News from June 2018
Court denies amended motion for class certification in alleged Dodge Dart defects case
SAN DIEGO – The Southern California District Court issued a ruling to deny a group of plaintiffs’ motions to certify a class of people who bought or leased certain year models of the Dodge Dart they allege has a defective clutch.
Woman alleges fall at Fresno building caused by negligence of Ellis Family Partnership
FRESNO – A Fresno woman alleges she was injured in the building housing the County of Fresno Social Services after her foot caught in a threshold plate.
Transgender woman claims she was harassed by deputies while demonstrating at San Francisco City Hall
SAN FRANCISCO – Shawn Sunshine Strickland, a homeless, transgender woman who persisted in protesting on the steps of the San Francisco City Hall without first obtaining a permit, recently filed a petition in the U.S. District Court of Northern California claiming she was harassed by sheriff’s deputies, thereby threatening her civil rights and inflicting great emotional harm.
$5.6 million settlement approved in class action suit alleging unfair wages and working conditions
SAN FRANCISCO – U.S. Magistrate Judge Maria-Elena James of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently granted a motion for final approval and certification of a settlement in a class action regarding worker wages and hours.
Battle of the Midway wrestling tournament founder granted judgment after defendants failed to participate
SAN DIEGO – Left Coast Wrestling LLC was granted judgement in its suit over allegations a former partner of the company took its trademarked name Battle of the Midway used for youth wrestling tournaments and created his own wrestling tournament.
Doctor ordered by Southern District court to produce emails in defamation suit
SAN DIEGO – On May 24, the Southern California District Court granted part of Dr. Jason Toranto’s motion to compel another doctor to produce emails relating to his suit over allegations that multiple doctors conspired to keep him from getting a job with the Children’s Hospital of Orange County.
Individual dismissed as plaintiff in securities fraud suit against Face It CEO
SAN DIEGO – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California granted a motion to dismiss an individual plaintiff who alleged fraud and elder abuse.
Water canal men allege Panoche Water District failed to pay overtime wages
FRESNO – Two employees allege a water district did not compensate them at the appropriate rate for overtime work.
Man alleges metal stake struck him while mowing Fresno property
FRESNO – A man is seeking damages from the owners of a property after he was struck by a metal stake while mowing.
Ford Flex owners allege vehicle has excessive wind noise, seeks restitution from auto maker
FRESNO – Two consumers allege a vehicle they purchased has a defect and are seeking restitution from an auto maker.
Woman alleges Boise Telecasters partners breached contract
FRESNO – A Playa del Rey resident alleges that business partners in an Idaho TV station breached the contract.
Widow files wrongful death suit against Clovis Community Medical Center
FRESNO – A woman is seeking damages from a medical facility and doctor over her husband's death.
Guardian Angel's Adult Day Health Care seek reimbursement of costs to repair vandalized rental property
FRESNO – Tenants of a Fresno property allege they were not reimbursed for repairs to the property to remedy damages caused by vandals.
Woman files suit against landlord of Kerman apartment over allegations of assault, battery
FRESNO – A woman alleges she was harassed and stalked by her landlord.
Los Angeles attorney faces suspension for alleged misconduct, failing to report court sanctions
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) – Los Angeles attorney Richard J. Sullivan faces suspension and probation following a recent California State Bar Court recommendation regarding allegations that include professional misconduct and failing to report court sanctions.
Longtime Los Angeles attorney faces disbarment for alleged probation violations
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) – Longtime Los Angeles attorney Joseph Walch faces disbarment by default following a recent California State Bar Court recommendation for allegedly violating probation initially handed down more than a decade ago after debilitating illness prevented him from properly supervising his practice.
Passenger alleges she was injured in collision at Fresno intersection
FRESNO – A passenger alleges she was injured in an auto accident involving three vehicles in Fresno.
Driver, passenger seek damages over Caruthers auto accident
FRESNO – Two individuals allege they were injured in a collision in Caruthers.
Former Bee Sweet Citrus employee alleges he is owed unpaid overtime wages
FRESNO – A Kern County man alleges he was not paid the appropriate rate for overtime work during his employment with a Fresno County business.
Motorist claims he was struck while traveling in Orange Cove
FRESNO – A driver is seeking damages over damages allegedly sustained in an collision in Orange Cove.