News from May 2018
Dude Wipes clog pipes, consumers allege
SAN FRANCISCO – Two consumers allege that the manufacturer of a brand of hygiene wipes fraudulently and deceptively led them to believe the product was suitable for flushing.
Puracy products advertised as 'natural' but contain synthetic ingredients, consumer alleges
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County woman alleges that a brand of in-home and cosmetic products is falsely advertised as natural.
Couple seeks damages from Uber over Richmond collision
SAN FRANCISCO – A couple alleges the husband was injured in a collision in Richmond involving an Uber driver.
Tenant alleges she was wrongfully evicted from San Francisco property
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman alleges she was wrongfully evicted from a San Francisco property after residing there for nearly 20 years.
Man alleges inaccurate information regarding Nissan account has harmed credit score
LOS ANGELES – A West Hollywood consumer alleges he has lost credit opportunities and his credit score was harmed because of inaccurate information on his credit history.
Jos. A Bank moves to dismiss California claims from false advertising suit
GREENBELT, Md. (Legal Newsline) – Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc. has filed a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit brought by a class of customers alleging negligent misrepresentation.
Federal judge pares Lyft driver's privacy suit over Uber’s alleged driver tracking program
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A class action lawsuit brought by a Lyft Inc. driver against Uber Technologies Inc. regarding Uber’s alleged “Hell” tracking program is moving forward.
Appeals court won't dismiss climate change lawsuit against U.S. government; Group suing Exxon supports case
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has denied the federal government’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a group of youths who want the government to take stronger actions in fighting climate change.
Pedestrian files suit against driver over alleged injuries from being struck in San Francisco crosswalk
SAN FRANCISCO – A pedestrian alleges she suffered "debilitating, painful and permanent" injuries after she was struck by a vehicle in San Francisco.
District Court denies class status in lawsuit against Best Buy
SACRAMENTO — A California man failed to show the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of California that his lawsuit against Best Buy met the requirements for a class certification, according to an April 26 opinion.
Zuni Cafe alleged to have not provided meal, rest breaks to waiter
SAN FRANCISCO – A former waiter for a San Francisco cafe alleges he was forced to resign because of the working conditions.
Presidio Components suffers setback in pursuit of modified damages in federal court
Presidio Components' efforts to have a court increase its more than $2 million award in a patent infringement case fell short in an April 9 opinion.
Overtime lawsuit against hospital staffing firm granted class action status
Former nursing company employees can now move forward with a class action lawsuit against Fastaff LLC following an April 9 opinion in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
'Tsunami' of ADA lawsuits regarding website accessibility
Website operators that fail to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act regulations making them accessible to the blind and people with other disabilities have been increasingly targeted in lawsuits.
Arco ordered to respond to alleged ADA violations
On April 17 the California Eastern District Court filed an order for the Arco Gas & Food Mart to respond to a man’s requests for discovery in a lawsuit alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Judge rules federal employees will be deposed in endangered salmon litigation
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California granted the National Resource Defense Counsel ‘s motion to compel two federal employees to be deposed in a lawsuit claiming the Sacramento River Settlement contractors have threatened the Chinook river salmon.
Lawsuit claims Oakley police broke man's arm
An Oakley resident is suing the City of Oakley and 25 law enforcement officers for allegedly intentionally breaking his arm during an arrest.
State inmate claims abuse, cover-up
An inmate has filed a complaint against the Mule Creek State Prison in Ione for violations of the Americans with Disabilities and Civil Rights acts, alleging he was denied medical treatment and claims that officers “covered up” their abuses.
Identity theft victim alleges Cach LLC, Mandarich Law Group are trying to collect fraudulent debt
SACRAMENTO – An identity theft victim alleges that two debt collectors are attempting to collect on fraudulent debts.
Canine handlers for MSA Security allege they were not paid for all hours worked
SAN DIEGO – Employees for a security company with a principal place of business in San Diego allege they were not paid for all hours worked.