News from June 2018
'Rent-a-tribe' scheme alleged in class action
A class action complaint filed June 11 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California alleges defendant Big Picture Loans LLC engaged in what industry experts called a “rent-a-tribe” scheme to use Native American tribal status to cover higher than allowed interest rates in payday lending operations.
Los Angeles attorney faces revoked probation, suspension over alleged compliance issues
Los Angeles attorney Dennis Earl Braun faces revoked probation and suspension following a California State Bar Court recommendation after he allegedly failed to comply with probation conditions.
Apple wins half a billion dollars in damages from Samsung following design patent lawsuit
Apple is suing Samsung after the competitor allegedly infringed on multiple patents which were related to Apple product design.
Court denies part of Atkins' bid to dismiss misleading labeling lawsuit
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California offered a mixed ruling to a woman who claimed that low-carb diet company Atkins Nutritionals Inc. (Atkins) uses misleading statements regarding the net carbs on its snacks.
Consumers claim Nissan Altima has defects with airbags, transmission
FRESNO – Two consumers allege a Nissan vehicle they purchased three years ago has defects that have not been remedied.
Instacart driver files class action over allegations of labor code violations
SAN FRANCISCO – A delivery driver for a San Francisco-headquartered grocery delivery service alleges that he was unlawfully not paid a minimum wage.
Princess Cruise Lines employee alleges he was in a coma after fall on ship
SAN FRANCISCO – A citizen of Mexico alleges he was in a coma for several days after falling on a staircase while working aboard a cruise ship.
Man allegedly harmed by asbestos seeks damages from Owens-Illinois, others
SAN FRANCISCO – A man alleges he has been injured as a result of asbestos exposure during his career with the U.S. Navy.
Man shot at Fresno property alleges individuals failed to secure firearm
FRESNO – A man is seeking damages after a firearm discharged and injured him at a Fresno property.
Woman alleges she was injured in rear-end collision at San Francisco intersection
SAN FRANCISCO – A driver is seeking compensatory damages after her vehicle was rear-ended in San Francisco.
Cyclist alleges debris in San Francisco roadway caused her to crash, fracture wrist
SAN FRANCISCO – A cyclist alleges her wrist was fractured in a fall from her bike she claims was caused by debris in a lane.
Postmates moves case alleging couriers were misclassified as contractors to federal court
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) – Postmates recently moved a class action from a state court to a federal court as the courier delivery service grapples with a California Supreme Court decision earlier this spring that complicates how gig economy companies define independent contractors.
ARMO Biosciences shareholder's suit alleges misinformation about proposed merger with Eli Lilly
An ARMO Biosciences shareholder recently filed a complaint on behalf of himself and others against the company alleging its financial activities in regard to a proposed tender offer constitute violations of section 14e and 20a of the Securities Exchange Act.
Former VA worker files suit claiming violations of the Civil Rights Act
A former U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs employee recently filed a lawsuit alleging her supervisor punished, harassed and threatened her based on her gender and religion and retaliated against her for making a complaint.
Lendingtree files to move former employee's discrimination lawsuit to federal court
SAN FRANCISCO – Lendingtree LLC, et al., defendants in a lawsuit filed by a former employee that alleges, among other things, sex discrimination, age discrimination and demotion and discharge in violation of public policy, recently served notice that they had taken proper actions to move the case from the Superior Court of California of San Mateo County to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Francisco Division.
Yolo Sushi Bar & Karaoke chef, partner alleges he was not paid per agreement
FRESNO – A chef for a sushi restaurant alleges he was not paid by his business partners as promised.
Woman alleges La Daga Investments bought properties, failed to assume loans
FRESNO – A former owner of two properties in Selma alleges the buyers did not assume the loans as she was led to believe.
NYC's climate change lawsuit faces scrutiny from judge during dismissal arguments
A clearly skeptical federal judge questioned the basic premise behind New York City’s lawsuit against five of the world’s biggest oil companies over climate change on Wednesday
States allege EPA violated Clean Air Act by failing to respond to state-submitted emissions plans
SAN FRANCISCO – Eight states are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its administrator after the states claim they have violated the Clean Air Act.
Levi Strauss alleges Dorsaz, Nanal copied stitching design on jeans
SAN FRANCISCO – Levi Strauss & Co. is suing two companies for trademark infringement over their alleged use of its Arcuate stitching design.