News from November 2018
Lawsuits against Tehama County Sherriff's Office over shooting have become a 'political matter,' attorney says
RED BLUFF – A year after a shooting took the lives of five Tehama County residents, lawsuits have been filed against the Tehama County Sheriff's Office over allegations that the police did not take the necessary actions to prevent the shooting from taking place.
Elbo Room patrons allege condition of stairway caused woman to fall
SAN FRANCISCO – Patrons of a Valenica Street, San Francisco business allege that the condition of the stairway at the premises caused injuries to a woman while attending a performance.
Court appoints lead plaintiffs in class action against LendingClub
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California appointed lead plaintiffs in a class-action suit against LendingClub, alleging the San Francisco-based company tried to artificially inflate securities and defraud investors.
Two class action litigation firms looking for wild fire clients, according to press release
Two law firms that have made names for themselves in asbestos, personal injury, products liability and other class actions now are looking for victims of California's devastating Camp Fire to represent, according to a recent press release.
Court denies request to dismiss class-action suit against biomed companies
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California denied a motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit filed against a biomedical company accusing it of violating labor laws by misclassifying employees as independent contractors.
Ward and Smith attorney says U.S. companies heed California privacy law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Companies across the United States will have to take heed of a new privacy law introduced in California, according to one lawyer with expertise in this field.
Court dismisses case claiming copyright infringement by Chive Media
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California dismissed a lawsuit in which a plaintiff claimed his photographs were used on websites in violation of copyright laws.
Former resident alleges Golden Living Center failed to adequately clean wound
FRESNO – A former resident of a Fresno County skilled nursing facility alleges a lack of adequate care led to the amputation of his leg.
Marquez Bros. International files defamation suit against temporary worker over alleged Facebook posts
FRESNO – A Hanford business alleges a temporary worker posted false statements about conditions at a plant on Facebook.
Fresno property buyer alleges mold in house wasn't disclosed prior to sale
FRESNO – A property buyer alleges that the presence of mold and other issues in the house were not disclosed before the sale.
Landlord of San Francisco apartment alleged to have illegally locked out tenant
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman alleges her landlord illegally locked her out of her San Francisco apartment.
Employee alleges she was terminated by Document Technologies, Epiq Systems because of age, disability
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco woman alleges she was terminated from her job because of her disability and age.
Rimon Farms alleges it is owed more than $100,000 for hay from property
FRESNO – A Riverdale limited liability company is alleged to have failed to pay for almost 450 tons of hay.
Man alleges information on tenant screening report from On-Site was inaccurate
SAN FRANCISCO – An applicant to an affordable housing community in Richmond alleges he was determined to be ineligible because of an inaccurate tenant screening report.
Ford Fusion has defects with engine and transmission, Fresno consumers claim
FRESNO – Two Fresno consumers allege a Ford vehicle they purchased has defects and are seeking rescission of the sales contract.
Tehama County Sheriff's Office accused of failing to take necessary action to prevent shooting deaths, attorney says
A year after a gunman took the lives of five residents of Tehama County, a number of civil rights lawsuits have been filed against the Tehama County Sheriff's Office, all of which allege that law enforcement did not take the necessary precautions to prevent the crime.
Former maintenance technician alleges GSF Properties terminated him in retaliation
FRESNO – An African-American man alleges he was retaliated against and terminated by his employer for filing a discrimination complaint.
MCDERMOT WILL EMERY: McDermott Bolsters Class Action and Complex Commercial Litigation Capabilities with Addition of Bill Donovan
McDermott Will & Emery today announced the addition of William (“Bill”) Donovan, Jr. to the Firm’s Litigation Practice Group in Los Angeles.
Driver alleged to have failed to stop at red light before striking another vehicle in Fresno County
FRESNO – A passenger alleges he was injured in a collision at a Fresno County intersection caused by another driver who ran a red light.
Everest National Insurance seeks subrogation fees of more than $3,000 for San Francisco accident
SAN FRANCISCO – An insurance company is seeking subrogation from an individual and a business over a collision in San Francisco.