News from March 2018
Court dismisses case against Cajon Valley Union School District
SAN DIEGO -- The U.S. District Court Southern District of California has dismissed a lawsuit against the Cajon Valley Union School District and the Cajon Valley Education Association.
Discrimination case against Stanford said to lack detail
SAN FRANCISCO -- A court record dated Feb. 22 addresses a discrimination lawsuit that seems somewhat normal but, on closer inspection, offers some interesting omissions.
California attorney disbarred in Florida following suspension in North Carolina
Attorney David Campbell Sutton, of Clovis, California, practicing in Florida for more than 27 years, has been disbarred following a Jan. 24 Florida Supreme Court order after his 2014 suspension in North Carolina, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Court dismisses some claims in case against Ford
SAN FRANCISCO -- In a class action lawsuit against Ford, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has dismissed some of the allegations, while allowing other claims to move forward.
Court rules no strong evidence in suit against DHS
SAN FRANCISCO -- The California Northern District Court has ruled that plaintiff Vinton Frost doesn’t have enough evidence to prove his case against the U. S. Department of Homeland Security.
Exxon-funded analysis criticizes study that claimed company misled public about climate change
FORT WORTH, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Harvard professors who say their analysis proves ExxonMobil misled the public about climate change were obviously biased, a colleague says, and the company says that data shouldn't be used to help a “corrupt enterprise” of private lawyers and California officials suing the energy sector.
Footwear designer accuses competitor of trademark infringement
LOS ANGELES — A footwear designer is suing a New Jersey competitor, alleging unfair competition due to copying registered trademarks.
Disabled customer accuses auto repair shop of violating ADA
SAN DIEGO — A disabled man who requires a wheelchair for mobility is suing a Lemon Grove automobile repair shop, alleging disability discrimination.
4 employees accuse agricultural supply company of failing to pay overtime
FRESNO — Four employees have filed a class action lawsuit against an agricultural supply company, alleging failure to pay overtime wages.
Motorist blames government vehicle for crash
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County woman is suing the U.S. government, alleging one of its employees caused a vehicle crash.
El Monte law enforcement officials accused of false arrest
LOS ANGELES — Two Los Angeles County men are suing El Monte law enforcement officials, alleging deprivation of due process, battery and excessive force.
California appellate court reverses ruling for ex-ranch worker who alleged years of unpaid work
SAN FRANCISCO -- A former ranch worker has won his appeal against his former employer for unpaid wages and overtime compensation.
Appeals court affirms anti-SLAPP motion denial in Area 51's lawsuit against Alameda
SAN FRANCISCO — A state appeals court recently affirmed a lower court's denial of an anti-SLAPP (strategic lawsuits against public participation) motion in event planning company Area 51's lawsuit against the City of Alameda and others over alleged breach of contract.
Disabled customer accuses Winnetka facility of violating ADA standards
LOS ANGELES — A disabled California man who requires heavy leg braces for mobility is suing a Winnetka business, alleging disability discrimination.
Wheels business accuses competitor of patent infringement
SACRAMENTO — A Rancho Dominguez tire business is suing a California competitor, alleging patent infringement.
Truck driver alleges wood fiber company's negligence caused injuries
SACRAMENTO — A truck driver is suing a wood fibers business, alleging premises liability and negligence.
2 consumers accuse debt collector of violating FDCPA
SACRAMENTO — Two consumers are suing a debt collector, alleging violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (RFDCPA).
Disabled customer accuses Sanger market disability discrimination
SACRAMENTO — A disabled California man who requires a wheelchair for mobility, is suing a Sanger market, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
Consumer accuses debt collector of violating TCPA
SACRAMENTO — A consumer is suing a debt collector, alleging violation of the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (RFDCPA) and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
First came fire, next water: Calif. city again sues Chevron, its largest employer/taxpayer
RICHMOND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Without Chevron, the California city of Richmond wouldn’t exist as it does today. But even though the company is sustaining Richmond's current economy, city officials say it is also destroying its future.