News from November 2018
DuPont to pay $3.5M settlement in titanium dioxide class action
A court has approved a $3.5-million settlement in a class-action lawsuit targeting DuPont over a titanium dioxide price-fixing claim.
Judge denies Ford's request to dismiss class action over allegedly defective door latches
A California court has denied a request from the Ford Motor Company to dismiss parts of an amended complaint in a class-action lawsuit over allegedly defective door latches.
Blue Shield wins partial judgement in reimbursement case with NorthBay
Blue Shield has won a partial summary judgement in California court over claims of unfair business practices.
Court grants part of Nissan motion in Altima defect case
Nissan has won part of a motion to dismiss class-action claims against the carmaker involving alleged defects in its Altima brand.
Court denies in part, grants in part motion to amend patent infringement case
A networking company sued by a cybersecurity company over patent infringement had a motion to amend its counterclaims denied in part and granted in part.
Court grants preliminary injunction against Chinese company for trademark infringement
A Singaporean company obtained a motion for a preliminary injunction against its Chinese subsidiary on claims of trademark infringement.
Court orders transfer of oil and gas partnerships case to Oklahoma
A group of Californian investors who were solicited to invest in oil and gas partnerships had a motion to transfer the case to Oklahoma granted in court.
Fresno resident alleges fall on bus caused injuries
FRESNO – A Fresno resident alleges he was injured in a fall while on a bus traveling in the city.
Fresno Irrigation District alleges property owners trespassed on easement and damaged pipeline
FRESNO – The Fresno Irrigation District alleges two Kerman residents disregarded its instructions to avoid an easement area and caused damage to an irrigation pipeline.
Rsidhu Auto Group alleged to have misrepresented condition of Cadillac
FRESNO – A Fresno County consumer alleges a dealership in the county failed to inform him the vehicle he purchased was improperly lowered.
Clovis homeowners seek damages from Wilson Homes over allegations of defects
FRESNO – The owners of 21 properties in Clovis allege the houses have defects and are seeking damages from the developer.
CIT Bank alleges Fresno business owes more than $130,000 on agreement
FRESNO – A Pasadena association alleges a Fresno business defaulted on a finance agreement.
Sports marketing company alleges San Diego Spurs player owes more than $110,000
FRESNO – A player for the San Antonio Spurs is alleged to have failed to pay a Los Angeles sports marketing and talent management company expenses it incurred on his behalf.
Contractors Lane alleged to have failed to honor purchase option in lease for Chico property
OROVILLE – A Butte County man and a limited liability company allege that a Del Mar company failed to honor the purchase option of a lease.
Allstate Northbrook Indemnity seeks subrogation from Chico, business over tree damages
OROVILLE – An insurance company is seeking more than $10,000 from the city of Chico and a business for damages a tree allegedly caused to a vehicle.
Excel Manteca alleges tenants owe more than $45,000 in rent
STOCKTON – A landlord alleges the tenants at a Manteca property have failed to pay rent and failed to vacate the premises.
Wheelchair user seeks damages after fall at In-Shape Health Clubs
STOCKTON – A family is seeking damages from a Yuba City health club after a wheelchair user fell while working out at the club.
Plaintiffs' proposal regarding discovery request in 'zombie cookie' suit against Turn approved
SAN FRANCISCO – A magistrate judge has approved the slightly modified proposal of plaintiffs in a case against a mobile marketing company regarding discovery requests.
SEC gets summary judgment against man accused of securities fraud in appeals court
On October 11, the Securities and Exchange Commission was able to convince the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to affirm its summary judgment already granted by a lower court.
Court grants motion to dismiss patent infringement case
A Chinese company that produces electric vehicles and was previously banned from selling their products in the U.S. obtained a motion to dismiss a patent infringement suit.