News from March 2018
Man alleges General Electric, others failed to warn of dangers of asbestos
SAN FRANCISCO – A man alleges he developed lung-related disease because of exposure to asbestos during his military career.
Consumer alleges Collection Bureau of America failed to mark account as disputed
FRESNO – A Clovis consumer claims a debt collector failed to mark an alleged debt as disputed.
Los Angeles man settles claims against Massage Envy
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County man's putative lawsuit against a Marina Del Rey spa for deducting a higher amount from his bank account than he agreed to has been dismissed following an announced settlement in the case.
Kona beer class action not proceeding as plaintiffs initially visualized
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Late last year, a California court, after dismissing some claims, allowed class action plaintiff Theodore Broomfield to move forward with an amended complaint regarding a line of beer and alleged false advertising.
Judge tosses case against Volkswagen, states plaintiff did not sufficiently plead reliance
SAN FRANCISCO – Earlier this month, a federal judge in California dismissed a class action lawsuit against Volkswagen AG after a group of bondholders sued the company over its controversial “clean diesel” incident and its alleged unlawful marketing practices.
Plaintiff agrees to cap damages at $75,000 instead of $5 million in Walmart falling tables case
LOS ANGELES – A lawsuit involving Wal-Mart and a woman who alleged she was injured at a store has been remanded from the federal court back to Los Angeles Superior Court.
Kernwood/Forbes Press alleged to owe more than $500,000 to pension plan
LOS ANGELES – A multi-employer pension plan alleges that a corporation organized under Massachusetts law failed it pay its withdrawal liability payments.
Consumer alleges Cavalry Portfolio Services unlawfully contacted him after revoking consent to be called
SACRAMENTO – A consumer claims a debt collector continued to contact him dispute knowing he was represented by counsel.
Professional Printers alleged to owe more than $200,000 in withdrawal liability assessments
LOS ANGELES – A multi-employer pension plan alleges a dissolved corporation organized under Colorado laws breached a bargaining agreement.
Galt business alleged to have defaulted on loan with First Home Bank
SACRAMENTO – A Florida banking corporation alleges an individual and business in Galt defaulted on a loan.
Consumer claims texts from Investor’s Business Daily, MarketSmith are unwanted
SACRAMENTO – A Citrus Heights consumer alleges a Los Angeles corporation and its division send unsolicited text messages.
Long Beach business alleged to lack minimum required amount of accessible parking
LOS ANGELES – A paraplegic man alleges he has been deterred from visiting a Long Beach property because of a lack of accessible parking spaces.
California woman alleged to have been unjustly enriched at expense of investors
LOS ANGELES – A California woman is alleged to have knowingly accepted fraudulently obtained funds.
Consumer alleges Service Corp. International misleadingly markets services
FRESNO – A Visalia woman alleges the country's largest death care services provider misleadingly markets its services.
Woman alleges she could not access The Hotel Fresno because of barriers
FRESNO – An Arizona resident confined to a wheelchair has filed suit against a Fresno hotel over allegations she could not enter it to book a room because the property is not accessible.
Consumer claims Citibank continued to call after she revoked consent to be contacted
SACRAMENTO – A consumer alleges she revoked her consent to be contacted regarding an alleged debt and the debt collector continued to call.
City of San Diego alleged to have underpaid employees for overtime wages
SAN DIEGO – Current and former San Diego city employees allege that they were underpaid for their overtime hours.
Penny Saver Liquor alleged to have failed to maintain parking space for disabled customers
LOS ANGELES – A Lawndale business is alleged to have failed to maintain a parking space designated for persons with disabilities.
Vigen Holdings alleges individual failed to purchase painting worth $150 million as agreed
LOS ANGELES – A British Virgin Islands limited liability company is seeking more than $45 million from a California resident after the individual allegedly failed to purchase a painting.
Consumer claims discharged debt still appears on Equifax report
SACRAMENTO – A consumer alleges a debt discharged in a bankruptcy filing is still appearing on her credit report.