News from March 2018
Policy holder alleges insurance company breached contract
SAN DIEGO — A policy holder is suing North American Life, alleging breach of an insurance policy contract.
Store clerk alleges Dollar Tree failed to pay proper wages
LOS ANGELES — A store clerk is suing Dollar Tree, alleging unpaid wages.
Disabled customer accuses Whittier property owner of disability discrimination
LOS ANGELES — A disabled California man who requires a wheelchair for mobility is suing a Whittier property owner, alleging disability discrimination.
Pennsylvania business seeks return of $625,000 in property deal
LOS ANGELES — A Pennsylvania company is suing a New York business, alleging breach of contract in a property transaction.
Loan customer accuses bank of violating TCPA
SACRAMENTO — A loan customer is suing a bank, alleging violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Consumer seeks to update credit report, remove alleged debt
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County consumer is suing a debt collector, alleging misrepresentation in collection.
Disabled customer alleges Baldwin Park restaurant violated ADA standards
LOS ANGELES — A disabled customer is suing the owners of a Baldwin Park restaurant, alleging disability discrimination.
Passenger blames Princess Cruises for injuries
LOS ANGELES — A New Jersey passenger is suing Princess Cruises, alleging negligence in allowing a ship's stair to remain slippery, leading to injuries for the plaintiff.
British artist alleges greeting card company copied her designs without consent
LOS ANGELES — A British artist is suing a greeting card company, alleging copyright infringement.
Father blames Bakersfield police for son's death
SACRAMENTO — A father is suing a Bakersfield police officer, alleging breach of duty in causing the wrongful death of the plaintiff's son.
Manufacturers group continues transparency initiative with records request to Richmond, the latest climate change plaintiff
RICHMOND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – In an effort to defend energy manufacturers against climate liability lawsuits, the Manufacturers Accountability Project has filed a California Public Records Act with many of the cities and counties regarding their contact with private attorneys working on contingency fees.
Federal judge declines to dismiss Facebook photo tagging class-action
A class-action lawsuit that challenges Facebook's use of facial recognition and biometric data-collection software to identify people in user-uploaded photos is moving ahead following a recent order handed down by a federal judge in California.
South San Francisco not entitled to help from Pacifica in firefighter's cancer settlement, appeals court says
South San Francisco is not entitled to help from Pacifica to pay a settlement for the cancer of a firefighter who worked for both cities, according to a recent appeals court decision.
Consumer accuses debt collector of violating FDCPA
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego consumer is filing a class action lawsuit against a debt collector, alleging violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
Energy company accuses NCR of patent infringement
SAN DIEGO — An energy company with its main office in San Diego is suing NCR, alleging patent infringement.
Closed circuit distributor accuses Chula Vista restaurant of unlawfully showing programs
SAN DIEGO — A distributor of boxing events is suing the owners of a Chula Vista restaurant, alleging unlawful interception of a program signal.
New Jersey corporation alleges Beverly Hills surgical company owes $184,000
SAN DIEGO — A New Jersey corporation is suing a Beverly Hills surgical company, alleging breach of contract by defaulting on scheduled payments of more than $184,000.
Store clerk alleges Dollar Tree failed to pay proper wages
LOS ANGELES — A store clerk is suing Dollar Tree, alleging unpaid wages.
Hantavirus case formally dismissed after 2017 settlement
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) A California woman's lawsuit against Yosemite National Park and others, following her diagnosis with hantavirus cardiopulonary syndrome in 2012, has been formally dismissed by a federal judge after the parties reach a settlement in spring 2017.
Appeals court rules FCC regulatory order 'does not rob' FTC authority to pursue case against AT&T
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — A federal appeals court recently uphelp the Federal Trade Commission's regulatory authority over large Internet service providers and allowed the commission to move ahead in its case against AT&T for allegedly throttling the data speeds of millions of unlimited data plan customers.