News from May 2018
Wheelchair user alleges Fresno business does not have accessible entrances
FRESNO – A Fresno store is alleged to have discriminated against a customer who uses a wheelchair by not having an accessible facility.
Man alleges McPhail's Inc., others failed to warn of asbestos dangers
SAN FRANCISCO – A man alleges he was injured due to exposure to asbestos.
San Diego attorney faces private reproval for inappropriately offering settlement to client
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — San Diego attorney Richard James Annen, admitted to the bar in California nearly 38 years ago, faces private reproval following a State Bar of California recommendation for allegedly offering an improper settlement to a client who filed a complaint.
State bar exonerates Los Angeles, Santa Barbara attorneys in illegal advanced fees case
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — The State Bar Court of California has dismissed its case against Los Angeles attorney Yelena Aneley Gurevich and Santa Barbara attorney Lauren Ann Rode, both of whom had been accused of collecting illegal advanced fees, according to an order issued last month.
State bar recommends disbarment by default for Victorville attorney after 7 misconduct counts
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Victorville attorney Jimmy Philip Mettias, admitted to the bar eight years ago, faces disbarment by default following a State Bar of California recommendation after he was charged with seven counts of misconduct stemming, in part, from a failure to resolve his clients' probate matter in 2016.
State bar backs disbarment for Marina Del Rey attorney after domestic violence conviction
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Marina Del Rey attorney Edwin Jeffrey Howard faces disbarment by default following a State Bar of California recommendation stemming from a 2014 felony domestic violence conviction for which he was suspended.
Man alleges driver made illegal turn in San Francisco crash
SAN FRANCISCO – A driver alleges he was injured in a collision in San Francisco because another motorist made an illegal turn.
Advisers claim ModiFace didn't pay transaction fee after L’Oreal deal
SAN FRANCISCO — ModiFace, an augmented reality technology service for the beauty industry, is being sued by an investment bank for $1 million over allegations it secured a contract with L’Oreal for which advisers claim they should have received a fee.
Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club requests court to exonerate or limit liability in injury case
SAN FRANCISCO — The Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club in San Francisco has filed a request for a court to exonerate it from liability after a man claimed he sustained injuries when one of its boats ran into his leg while he was swimming.
State bar backs disbarment for Torrance attorney
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Torrance attorney Allen M. Petroff, practicing in California a little more than six years, faces disbarment by default following a State Bar of California recommendation over multiple allegations in four counts.
State bar recommends disbarment for Riverside attorney over alleged probation compliance
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Riverside attorney Elisa Ann Castro faces disbarment by default following a State Bar of California recommendation after she allegedly failed to comply with the conditions of a previous disciplinary probation.
State bar recommends disbarment for Mission Hills attorney with dozens of disciplinary allegations
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Mission Hills attorney Lauro Nick Pacheco Jr., who has dozens of disciplinary matters pending against him, faces disbarment by default following a State Bar of California recommendation.
California Bar Court recommends disbarment for Carmichael attorney
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Carmichael attorney Robert Norik Kitay faces disbarment following a State Bar Court of California recommendation after being found culpable of multiple counts of misconduct.
Capital Alliance Group alleged to have unlawfully contacted man to solicit loans
SAN DIEGO – A Fallbrook consumer alleges that a company that solicits business loans unlawfully contacted him.
Hold government to higher standard, former Calif. AG says of climate change lawsuit controversy
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – A Texas judge has decided California officials suing the energy industry over climate change are talking out of both sides of their mouths, and the former top lawyer of the Golden State is disappointed in their actions.
Man alleges Lucky Lizard property did not have accessible seating at bar for disabled patrons
LOS ANGELES – A paraplegic alleges the property that houses the Lucky Lizard had architectural barriers that interfered with his ability to use the services there.
Man claims Dent-A-Med Inc. called him to collect alleged debt without consent
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County man alleges that a debt collector invaded his privacy with its collection calls.
BASF Corp. alleges Visalia body shop breached agreement, owes thousands
FRESNO – A Visalia body shop is alleged to owe more than $800,000 to a New Jersey paint supplier.
Wheelchair user alleges Denny's Restaurant had barriers that restricted access
LOS ANGELES – A patron of a Los Angeles restaurant alleges that she was discriminated against because of the lack of accessible facilities to disabled individuals.
Bank of America NA alleged to have called consumer without her consent
SACRAMENTO – A consumer claims a debt collector unlawfully continued to contact her after she informed it she was represented by counsel.