News from May 2018
Neocell Corp., others alleged to have falsely advertised ingredient in joint supplement
SAN DIEGO – A Pauma Valley company alleges that several corporations are falsely advertising ingredients in their supplements.
Man files suit against U.S. attorney general over allegations of discrimination by U.S. Marshals Service
LOS ANGELES – A former U.S. Marshals Service employee alleges he was forced into early retirement because of discriminatory treatment.
Wells Fargo Bank alleged to have called man more than 100 times after request to stop
LOS ANGELES – A Penryn consumer alleges a debt collector called him more than 100 times after he requested it to stop calling and contact him only through writing.
Wheelchair user alleges coffee grinders were mounted too high at Smart and Final store
LOS ANGELES – A wheelchair user alleges he was unable to grind coffee at a Lakewood business because the grinders were mounted too high for him to reach.
United African-Asian Abilities Club files discrimination suit against apartment owners over website
SAN FRANCISCO – The United African-Asian Abilities Club in San Diego has filed a suit against some apartment owners claiming they have provided no accommodations for the handicapped based on website data.
Man's severance agreement stops his discrimination case against Columbus Manufacturing
SAN FRANCISCO – A California man’s severance agreement bound him from winning a discrimination case against his former employer in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, according to an April 23 opinion.
Ametek granted partial judgment in alleged ground contamination cased filed by mobile home parks' owners
SAN DIEGO – The owners of mobile home parks were not able to immediately claim compensatory damages after they alleged a nearby facility dumped toxic waste on its property.
Consumer alleges Energy Remodeling's marketing calls interrupted meetings
LOS ANGELES – A Woodland Hills company is alleged to have unlawfully called individuals to advertise their services.
Tenant alleges Lobos Street rental property was infested with rats
SAN FRANCISCO – A man has filed suit against his former landlord over allegations that defective conditions at the rental property affected his living conditions and posed health, safety and fire hazards.
Young and Associates alleged to owe more than $100,000 in contributions
LOS ANGELES – A San Marino company is alleged to owe contributions to labor-management multiemployer trusts.
Thai Original BBQ alleged to not have compliant parking for customers with disabilities
LOS ANGELES – A Carson restaurant is alleged to not have accessible parking for patrons with disabilities.
Consumer alleges I.Q. Data International ignored cease and desist letter
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County woman alleges a debt collector is attempting to collect an alleged debt she claims is not valid.
Jinno International USA alleges garment sold at Macy's infringed textile design
LOS ANGELES – A New York company alleges that one of its textile designs was unlawfully used in clothing sold by Macy's.
Individual alleges Whittier business does not have ADA complaint parking area
LOS ANGELES – A Whittier business is alleged to have failed to maintain access in its parking lot for disabled patrons.
Nurse alleges Quik Travel Staffing failed to pay overtime wages
LOS ANGELES – A Tulare County woman alleges that a health care staffing agency failed to pay overtime or provide rest breaks.
San Jose attorney faces disbarment by default over 9 rule violations
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — San Jose attorney Judy Ann Lorenzo faces disbarment by default following a State Bar of California recommendation over nine counts of alleged profession conduct rules violations.
Three state AGs support climate change cases after 15 colleagues did the opposite
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – California, New Jersey and Washington have filed a brief to support Oakland and San Francisco’s suits claiming big oil companies need to be held responsible for their part in global warming.
Tractor-trailer driver alleges he was injured in collision in Louisiana with Patiala Express truck
SACRAMENTO – A California man is seeking damages from a Bakersfield company and a Las Vegas woman over alleged damages sustained in a Louisiana collision
Man seeks damages from Potrero Ventures, others after falling through roof
SAN FRANCISCO – A man alleges he suffered brain injuries after falling through an open lightwell in the roof of a San Francisco building.
Tenants allege units in San Francisco property were illegal, lacked compliant heat
SAN FRANCISCO – Former tenants of a 15th Avenue, San Francisco property allege they resided in illegal units and were "forced" to live in dilapidated conditions.