News from June 2018
Man alleges city of Fowler's fees for public records request are 'exorbitant'
FRESNO – A Kings County man alleges a California city is charging him "exorbitant" fees for public records.
Fresno County woman alleges ovarian cancer caused by use of Johnson & Johnson talc products
FRESNO – A Fresno County consumer alleges that she developed cancer from her use of talcum powder products.
Man seeks damages after foul ball at Fresno Grizzlies game struck him in eye
FRESNO – A man struck by a foul ball at a Fresno Grizzlies game alleges he suffered permanent vision damages.
Woman who fell at Walmart store alleges it failed to properly clean floor
FRESNO – A customer at a Visalia Walmart alleges she fell and was injured because of a slippery substance on the floor.
Trust says company owners transferred assets to avoid $7 million settlement payment
Rescap Liquidating Trust is suing First California Mortgage Company, alleging intentional interference with a contract in order to avoid paying a multimillion settlement, among other allegations.
Petition to enforce nearly $18 billion foreign arbitration award filed against Chevron
A petition for an order to confirm a nearly $18 billion foreign arbitration award has been filed against Chevron in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Longtime Orinda attorney faces likely suspension over 'intentional misappropriation'
Orinda attorney Allan Merle Tabor, practicing in California for 46 years, faces possible suspension following a recent California State Bar Court recommendation regarding 12 counts of misconduct in three client matters.
Simi Valley attorney faces disbarment by default following tax evasion guilty plea
Longtime Simi Valley attorney James Stewart Richards faces disbarment by default following a California State Bar Court recommendation after his 2015 conviction for tax evasion.
Motions for summary judgment denied in former Neiman Marcus employee's claim of ADA violations
SAN FRANCISCO – Magistrate Judge Maria-Elena James of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, denied motions for summary judgment made by the plaintiff and defendant in a complaint filed by former Neiman Marcus Group worker accusing the company of wrongful interference with his rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Calabasas attorney faces suspension, probation stemming from unpaid sanction order
LOS ANGELES (Northern California Record) – Calabasas attorney Michael Thomas Stoller faces suspension and probation following a recent California State Bar Court recommendation after he was charged with two counts of misconduct in two matters stemming from an unpaid sanction order.
Suspended Filipino attorney faces disbarment over alleged probation noncompliance
Suspended Quezon City, Philippines attorney Nicolas Joson Gomez Jr. faces disbarment by default following a May 8 California State Bar Court recommendation for failing to comply with conditions of a previous disciplinary probation.
Long-time Stockton attorney faces possible disbarment after being caught passing drugs to imprisoned client
Suspended long-time Stockton attorney Carl Douglas Spieckerman faces disbarment by default following a May 7 California State Bar Court recommendation over his conviction last year after he was caught passing marijuana and other drugs to his client during a 2016 prison visit.
Stockton attorney facing disbarment after dumping client in court
Stockton attorney Jennifer Marie Farris faces disbarment by default following a May 1 California State Bar Court recommendation over seven counts of misconduct in two client matters.
Motorcycle rider alleges injuries in Fresno collision with vehicle
FRESNO – A motorcycle rider alleges he was injured in a Fresno collision with a vehicle.
ACLU fears data from license plate scans may be used for immigration enforcement
A civil rights organization fears federal immigration officials may use sensitive personal information gleaned from vehicle license plates to threaten civil rights and liberties without proper safeguards.
New York union named lead plaintiff in securities class action against San Jose tech company
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District Court of California recently agreed to consolidate lawsuits against a northern California tech company and ruled that a pension fund for a New York union representing hotel and gaming workers will be the lead plaintiff in the securities class action.
Judge orders Center for Medical Progress to produce memoranda in Planned Parenthood case
SAN FRANCISCO – On May 31, Judge Donna M. Ryu of the U.S. District Court for Northern California declared that defendants in a lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood and affiliates would have to produce some of the information demanded by plaintiffs.
Republic Supply Co., others named in wrongful death suit over alleged asbestos exposure
SAN FRANCISCO – The heirs of man alleges his lung cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos.
Former tenants allege San Francisco property has exposed wires, raw sewage leak
SAN FRANCISCO – Former tenants of a San Francisco property allege the property owners failed to keep the unit in a habitable condition.
Deliv courier alleges he was not paid a minimum wage
SAN FRANCISCO – A Los Angeles delivery courier for a same-day delivery service alleges he was not paid a minimum wage.