News from June 2018
Invitee alleges metal strip at Clovis home caused her to fall
FRESNO – A woman is seeking damages from a Clovis resident after a fall at a home.
Driver alleged to have failed to stop at limit line at Fresno County intersection
FRESNO – A driver injured in a collision at a Fresno County intersection alleges that a motorist failed to stop at the limit line before entering the intersection.
United Local Credit Union alleges Camaro buyer defaulted on loan
FRESNO – A Fresno resident is alleged to have defaulted on an auto loan.
Motorist seeks compensatory damages after rear-end collision in Fresno
FRESNO – A man is seeking damages from a driver and vehicle owner over alleged damages sustained in a Fresno rear-end collision.
Couple claims AMCO Insurance has a duty to indemnify them in suit
FRESNO – A Visalia couple is seeking a declaration regarding whether an insurance company should defend and indemnify them in a suit.
Man alleges Rural/Metro of San Diego, others attempting to collect invalid debt
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County man alleges that a collector is attempting to collect an alleged debt he does not owe.
Termination of immigration program for minors escaping violence in Central America sparks lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO – President Donald Trump is facing a lawsuit by families impacted by the termination of the parole portion of the Central American Minors (CAM) program.
Judge dismisses patent infringement claim in e-cigarette case
LOS ANGELES – A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California recently granted summary judgment in favor of defendants in a lawsuit alleging patent infringement concerning vaping products, popularly known as e-cigarettes.
Former cook alleges Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant owes unpaid wages
FRESNO – A Clovis restaurant is alleged to have failed to pay a former cook the appropriate rate for overtime and minimum wages.
Parents of security guard shot at Motel 6 seek damages from The Blackstone Group
FRESNO – The parents of a security guard who was fatally shot at a Fresno motel are seeking damages from the business.
TLC Resorts Vacation Club alleged to continue contacting consumer regarding discharged debt
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County consumer alleges she has received unwanted text messages and phone calls regarding an alleged debt that was discharged in a bankruptcy filing.
Oh Yeah!!! challenges JY Designs and Creations' use of Oooh Yeah! mark
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego lifestyle company alleges that a Walnut business is selling items under a counterfeit trademark.
Woman alleges she was wrongfully terminated from Sunnyside Convalescent Hospital
FRESNO – A Fresno County woman alleges that she was terminated from her job at a skilled nursing facility because of a work-related injury she sustained years prior.
Wheelchair user alleges Campo Greens does not have accessible parking
SAN DIEGO – Spring Valley marijuana dispensary and retail store is alleged to not have parking available for patrons with disabilities.
Mechanic alleges back injury was factor in termination from Clawson Motorsports
FRESNO – A Madera County man alleges that his former Fresno employer terminated him after he was injured on the job.
Environmentalists target EPA, Pruitt, alleging violations of Clean Water Act
Environmental watchdog organizations have called out the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps for Engineers for two regulations in a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
$7 million sought from Clearlake Shipping from boat charter company in fraud suit
SAN FRANCISCO – The owner and charterer of ocean-going vessels is seeking more than $7 million after one of its ships was arrested in Singapore.
Judge tosses fraud suit against Dolarian Capital after plaintiff misses deadline
FRESNO – On June 7, U.S. Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California issued an order granting the defendants’ motion to dismiss with prejudice a case after the plaintiff failed to obtain a legal representative within the required time period after the original counsel withdrew.
Delivery service wants case removed to federal court
SAN FRANCISCO – A same-day delivery service cited the Class Action Fairness Act as it main argument to remove a class action labor dispute involving delivery couriers.
Federal judge partially grants Dutch company’s motion to dismiss claims
FRESNO, Calif -- Judge Dale A. Drozd of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California on June 1, granted in part and denied in part defendants’ motion to dismiss a case concerning infringement of patent rights for a drying machine used in making colorants and nutraceutical products.