News from May 2018
Hotel guest claims passenger loading zone at Sacramento hotel not accessible to disabled patrons
SACRAMENTO – A wheelchair user alleges that she did not stay at a Sacramento hotel because its facilities are not fully accessible to disabled persons.
Customer alleges she fell at Fullerton post office because of ring in parking lot
LOS ANGELES – A La Puente resident alleges she was injured in a fall at a post office because of debris in the parking lot.
Wheelchair user claims barriers kept her from lodging at Hilton Garden Inn
SACRAMENTO – An Arizona wheelchair user alleges she did not book a room at a Sacramento hotel because of architectural barriers there.
Judge denies sanctions in agricultural workers' dispute over alleged labor, payroll violations
SACRAMENTO – A federal magistrate judge has granted a plaintiff's motion to compel further responses but denied a request for sanctions in a wage and labor dispute.
Court rules law firm's suit against Chuck Yeager, wife does not meet anti-SLAPP criteria
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A law firm and lawyers who briefly represented a record-setting test pilot and his wife were denied motion to strike a suit on anti-strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP) grounds, according to a May 16 opinion in the court of appeal of the 3rd Appellate District of California.
Samsung fails in its bid to force arbitration in phone explosion action
SACRAMENTO – Samsung has failed in its bid to force into arbitration a plaintiff who claims his smartphone exploded in his pocket, causing serious injuries.
Autistic child's damage claim against school district allowed to proceed
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California said a 9-year-old girl with autism can continue with her claim of discrimination against a California school district after denying an attempt to dismiss the complaint.
Inmate back in court in bid to collect award from alleged prison assault in 2007
It began inside a cell in a federal penitentiary in California more than a decade ago after an inmate had just thrown urine and feces in the face of a guard.
Jamba Juice says insurer refused coverage in worker's sex assault claim
The parent company of Jamba Juice outlets in Colorado is suing insurance company Houston Casualty over its denial to cover a sexual assault claim filed on behalf of a juvenile employee at a Colorado outlet who was allegedly sexually assaulted by a store manager.
Ashley Furniture files notice to remove workplace discrimination case to federal court
FRESNO – Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. recently filed a notice to remove a former employee's age and disability discrimination complaint from Tulare County Superior Court to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, Fresno Division.
Consumer claims his Equifax credit report was inaccurate despite filing chapter 13 bankruptcy
SACRAMENTO – A consumer claims Credit One failed to update his account on his credit report.
African-American pilot alleges he was wrongfully terminated by Mesa Airlines
LOS ANGELES – An African-American pilot alleges he was wrongfully terminated by an Arizona-based airline.
Administrators of employee benefit plans seek audit of Absolute Urethane records
SACRAMENTO – A construction company is alleged to have breached a bargaining agreement by failing to allow an audit of its records.
Consumer claims Avant, Credit One reported inaccurate information on credit report
SACRAMENTO – A consumer alleges inaccurate information was published on her credit report.
Drug Actos alleged to increase risk of bladder cancer, consumer claims
SACRAMENTO – A California consumer alleges a brand of prescription diabetes medication is fraudulently marketed.
Woman alleges use of Johnson & Johnson talc products caused cancer
SACRAMENTO – A woman alleges her use of talcum powder products for the majority of her life caused her to develop cancer.
Consumer alleges Credit One has not acknowledged bankruptcy filing
SACRAMENTO – A consumer alleges inaccurate information is being reported on her credit report.
Senate considering bill to add restrictions on legal advertising
SACRAMENTO - Legislative moves to restrict legal broadcast advertising in California are now with the Senate, where a bill sits after passing in the Assembly.
Attorney criticized for his fees claim by federal judge
A Pasadena attorney has been criticized by a federal judge over his claim for attorney fees and costs.
San Diego lawyers claim Virgin Islands' firm hasn't paid them
Several San Diego law firms claim Amy Claire Dempsey of BioImpact, a company based in the U.S. Virgin Islands, has flat out refused to pay any of them for about $300,000 in services rendered.