News from June 2018
Zimmer Biomet wants woman's hip replacement product liability suit moved to federal court
A company named in a product liability suit for an allegedly faulty hip replacement system recently requested the case be removed from the Alameda County Superior Court to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Judge denies plaintiffs’ request for summary judgment in Bakersfield pipeline dispute
FRESNO – A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for Eastern District of California recently denied plaintiffs’ motion for partial summary judgment on three issues in a case involving pipelines that interfered with the property owners’ development plans.
Suit against Fitbit over devices claiming to track heart beat can proceed, federal judge rules
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently ruled that a suit alleging Fitbit made inaccurate marketing claims regarding its wristband devices that track user heart beat can continue but agreed to dismiss allegations that the company attempted to unjustly enrich itself.
Canadian director claims Disney/Pixar stole 'Inside Out' in copyright infringement suit
Director, cinematographer, and editor Damon Pourshian recently filed a copyright infringement suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California alleging Disney/Pixar’s "Inside Out" was stolen from a short film he wrote while in college.
Consumers allege Paul Blanco's Good Car Co. Fresno fabricated income for financing
FRESNO – Two consumers have filed a suit over allegations of fraud against a Fresno car dealership.
Siblings of man struck by D & I Farms driver file wrongful death suit
FRESNO – Siblings of a man who was struck by a tractor-trailer and later died of his injuries have filed a wrongful death suit against the driver and his employer.
Woman alleges driver was intoxicated in Selma crash
FRESNO – A woman is seeking damages after an allegedly intoxicated driver collided with her vehicle in Selma.
Homeowners allege houses have defects, seek cost of repairs from Evergreen Communities
FRESNO – Several owners of Fresno County homes allege that the properties have defects and are seeking costs for repairs from the developers.
Man seeks removal of case involving child custody to federal court
SAN FRANCISCO – A California man recently filed a notice of removal in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California regarding a lawsuit against the state of California over alleged deprivations of fundamental rights in a dispute involving child custody.
Federal judge denies motions to alter $85,600 jury award in re-manufactured engine case
SAN DIEGO – A federal judge in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California recently let stand a jury decision to award plaintiffs $85,600 in a dispute involving two re-manufactured aircraft engines.
Consumer claims defects in Dodge Charger haven't been repaired by manufacturer
FRESNO – A consumer alleges a Dodge Charger she purchased has defects and that the manufacturer has not repaired the issues.
Pelco Industries alleged to have terminated man because of age, thumb injury
FRESNO – A former employee of a Fresno County business alleges that he was terminated because of his age and because of an injury.
Former Visalia Unified School District employee files constructive discharge suit
FRESNO – A Fresno County man alleges that he was forced to resign from his position with a school district.
Customer claims 365 Auto failed to repair leak in car's roof
FRESNO – A Fresno County consumer alleges that a vehicle she purchased from a dealership has a leaky roof and that it has refused to repair it.
Meridian Fine Foods alleges it is owed more than $130,000 for fruit
FRESNO – A Los Angeles County business is alleged to have failed to pay for fruit delivered by a Texas company.
Driver who collided with city of Sanger truck alleges warning devices were not properly displayed
FRESNO – A driver alleges she collided head-on with a city-owned vehicle because the city failed to adequately display warning devices around it.
Condition of the floor at El Prado night club alleged to have caused woman to fall
FRESNO – A patron of a Fresno night club alleges the condition of the floor caused her to fall.
Sierra Club alleges EPA failed to timely respond to FOIA requests
OAKLAND – The Sierra Club has asked a federal court in Oakland to order the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to more timely produce records the grassroots environmental organization has been requesting for almost a year under the Freedom of Information Act.
Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring seeks more than $300,000 for equipment damaged in truck fire
SAN FRANCISCO – An Antioch drilling company is suing a Washington shipping company and an Illinois shipment contractor over damage to a large piece of drilling equipment during a truck fire during interstate transit in 2016.
Jitrade alleges Giti Online manufactured garments with its fabric design without consent
LOS ANGELES – A Commerce corporation alleges a Florida business has unlawfully used one of its textile designs.