News from November 2018
Pedestrian sues motorist after allegedly being struck in San Francisco crosswalk
SAN FRANCISCO – A pedestrian is seeking damages from a motorist who allegedly struck her while she was crossing at a San Francisco intersection.
MCJ Properties alleges Re-Invent Juicery failed to pay rent
FRESNO – The holder of leasehold interest in a Clovis property alleges the tenant failed to pay rent.
Reedly consumers seek rescission of purchase contract of allegedly defective Ford Edge
FRESNO – Two Reedley residents allege a Ford vehicle they purchased has defects and are seeking a rescission of the purchase contract.
Former Creative Live employee files suit over lay off
SAN FRANCISCO – An employee laid off in October by a San Francisco business alleges his employer failed to provide 60 days' notice as required by law.
Appeals court sides with lawyer to have her wrongful termination claim heard in court
SAN FRANCISCO – California's 1st District Court of Appeal recently ordered that lawsuit involving an attorney who alleges that she was denied advancement and work opportunities be sent back to San Francisco County Superior Court for review.
BBJ Electric alleges it is still owed more than $81,000 for project work
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco electrical contractor alleges it wasn't paid in full for work on a project.
Thornton Law Group alleges it is owed more than $150,000 for services
FRESNO – A Fresno County law firm alleges former clients failed to pay for its services.
Linoleum Sales alleges it is owed more than $100,000 for work at San Francisco store
SAN FRANCISCO – A flooring company alleges it was not paid in full for work it performed at San Francisco store
Appeals panel revives class action alleging nutrition supplement company misled consumers
SAN FRANCISCO – The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently determined a class action claiming a nutritional supplement company misled consumers shouldn’t be dismissed, reversing the decision of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Children's rights violated by invasive medical exams in child abuse investigation, 9th Circuit rules
SAN FRANCISCO – San Diego County acted unconstitutionally in its removal in 2010 of a couple's children under child abuse suspicion and then subjected the children to invasive medical examinations without their parents' consent, a federal appeals court ruled recently.
Golden Gate Transit bus rider alleges she was injured when passenger fell on her
SAN FRANCISCO – A passenger on a Golden Gate Transit bus alleges she sustained head injuries when another passenger fell on her.
Pacific Grain & Foods alleges Nature's Earthly Choice owes nearly $200,000 for lentils, lentil blends
FRESNO – A Fresno County company that trades food service industry commodities alleges it was not paid by a juice and grain company for lentil products.
Federal appeals court stands by earlier opinion in copyright case against CBS
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal appeals court will not be budging from its decision last summer that digitally remastered pre-1972 sound recordings are covered by federal law as newly copyrighted songs.
Healthcare Services Group alleged to have failed to compensate employees for all hours worked
SAN FRANCISCO – A former employee of a housekeeping company has filed a class action over allegations she was not paid for all hours worked.
Former Switchboard Software employee alleges he is still owed unpaid wages
SAN FRANCISCO – A Belmont man alleges his former employer has failed to pay him all wages owed.
Man seeks damages from Slim's Nightclub after allegedly falling down steps, injuring arm
SAN FRANCISCO – A guest at Slim's Nightclub alleges he fractured his arm after falling down the steps at the club.
Man alleges race, gender were factors in harassing conduct while employed at Photoworks
SAN FRANCISCO – An African-American male alleges his former San Francisco employer subjected him to harassment and discrimination.
California bar court backs largely stayed suspension for Modesto attorney
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Modesto attorney Jakrun S. Sodhi faces a possible stayed suspension and probation following a recently announced California State Bar Court recommendation in multiple client matters.
California state bar court recommends Virginia attorney be disbarred by default
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Longtime Virginia attorney Wayne Richard Hartke faces possible disbarment by default following a recently announced California State Bar Court recommendation and suspension in his home state after appearing drunk at a conference.
Extra Care Contractor alleges client owes nearly $20,000
SAN FRANCISCO – A contractor alleges that a client failed to pay it for work on a San Francisco home.