News from November 2018
Court denies summary judgement in class action against Ocean Spray
A class-action lawsuit against Ocean Spray will now move forward in a case over the alleged use of synthetic acids in drinks labeled as "100%" with no artificial flavorings.
Cal Suprema Cheese alleges it is owed more than $14,000 for storing, shredding cheese
STOCKTON – A Riverbank corporation is alleged to have failed to pay a San Joaquin County for storing and shredding cheese.
Shopper alleges she was injured when Walmart employee struck her with fence
FRESNO – A Walmart customer alleges she was injured by a store employee's actions in 2016.
Safe Credit Union seeks more than $20,000 for allegedly defaulted loan
STOCKTON – A credit union alleges it is owed more than $20,000 on a defaulted auto loan.
Southern District court denies summary judgments for both parties in misappropriation suit
SAN DIEGO – On Oct. 11, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California denied both a group of plaintiffs and defendants’ motions for summary judgment in a case of misappropriation of likeness.
Court: Feather River Air Quality Management District entitled to anti-SLAPP motion in suit over dust emissions
SACRAMENTO – On Sept. 11, the 3rd Appellate District Court reversed a ruling from Yuba County Superior Court that denied a special motion to strike an anti-SLAPP statute.
Driver seeks damages from Lewallen Land & Cattle after striking cow on road
STOCKTON – The owner of a Cadillac Escalade alleges the vehicle sustained significant damage when he struck a cow on a San Joaquin County road.
Bakersfield has no 'design immunity' in suit over child struck by vehicle, state appeals court rules
FRESNO (Northern California Record) – California's Fifth District Court of Appeal recently affirmed a lower court's ruling that a city of Bakersfield plan or design for a crosswalk where a child was struck by a vehicle earlier this year does not grant the city "design immunity" in the subsequent liability lawsuit.
Allegedly inoperable truck subject of California Park Association's suit against property owner
OROVILLE – A homeowners association has filed a suit against a Chico property owner over an inoperable truck on his property.
Summary judgment denied in dispute alleging infringement regarding outdoor garden broom
SAN DIEGO – A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California recently denied motions for summary judgment in case alleging infringement of trade dress rights regarding an outdoor garden broom.
Apple loses bid to dismiss patent infringement suit involving iPhone camera technologies
SAN JOSE – A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently denied Apple’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit by camera technology developer Corephotonics accusing Apple of infringing on several of its patents for smartphone and mobile devices.
Portfolio Recovery Associates alleges consumer owes nearly $3,000
STOCKTON – A debt buyer alleges a San Joaquin County resident owes nearly $3,000 on an account.
Woman alleges driver failed to timely brake in I-5 crash
STOCKTON – An Alameda County woman alleges a Stockton man failed to brake in time and caused a collision on Interstate 5.
Former Scientific Specialties employee alleges he is owed unpaid wages
STOCKTON – A San Joaquin County man alleges his former employer failed to pay all wages earned.
FARELLA BRAUN + MARTEL LLP: Farella’s Erica Villanueva Honored by California Rural Legal Assistance
Farella Braun + Martel LLP proudly announces that Partner Erica Villanueva will be honored by California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) with its 2018 Outstanding Alumni Award at its 2018 San Francisco Fiesta on November 8 at the City Club of San Francisco.
MOLSBY & BORDNER LLP: Business litigation: Saks Fifth Avenue sued by Cartier
Saks Fifth Avenue has been around for a long time. Most luxury shoppers in California are familiar with the high-end retailer, whose flagship store is located in the Northeastern part of the country.
MINAMI TAMAKI LLP: U.S. News 'Best Law Firms' 2019 recognizes Minami Tamaki's Immigration and Personal Injury Practices
Minami Tamaki LLP has again received a Tier 1 ranking on the U.S. News/Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list under the “Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs” and “Immigration” categories for our metro area.
FARELLA BRAUN + MARTEL LLP: Farella Braun + Martel Ranked Among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
Farella Braun + Martel LLP has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 2019 “Best Law Firms” rankings.
FARELLA BRAUN + MARTEL LLP: Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2019
Farella Braun + Martel LLP continues to be ranked among the top litigation firms in California by Benchmark Litigation.
MCCATHERN PLLC: McCathern Welcomes New Intellectual Property Partner to LA Office
McCathern is excited to announce the addition of intellectual property partner, Christopher Barkley, to our Los Angeles office!