News from November 2018
Appeals court affirms commute in company vehicle is not work time in California
SACRAMENTO — A company-issued vehicle used by an employee to travel from home to their first call does not transform that commute into work time, a California appeals court recently affirmed in a class action by telephone company technicians.
Berkshire Life Insurance Co. of America allegedly wrongfully terminated woman's disability benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman alleges her insurer wrongfully terminated her claim for disability benefits.
Selma cyclist seeks damages from driver over collision
FRESNO – A Selma resident is seeking damages from a Fresno County man over alleged injuries he sustained when he was struck while riding a bicycle.
Clovis property owners seek judgment quieting title
FRESNO – Two property owners allege the title was not conveyed back to them after they paid their obligation in full.
PetSmart employee alleges he was terminated in retaliation for supporting harassment claims
FRESNO – A man alleges his was terminated from his position from a pet store for supporting a subordinate employee's claims of harassment.
Mother files suit against Blue Shield of California over denial of coverage of son's care
SAN FRANCISCO – A parent is suing an insurance company over allegations it wrongfully denied coverage of residential treatment care for her minor son.
California court approves $300,000 settlement in class-action lawsuit against Yahoo
A U.S. District Court in California has made a final order in a class-action lawsuit against Yahoo! Inc. over automatically renewing subscriptions.
National Raisin alleges Ikon Express failed to deliver raisins
FRESNO – A Fresno County transportation company is alleged to have failed to deliver more than $300,000 worth of raisins as agreed in a contract.
Wells Fargo alleges American Star Trans owes $31,054.74
FRESNO – A bank alleges it is owed more than $30,000 from a trucking company for a business line of credit.
Cyclist seeks damages from City Wide Maintenance over collision in Fresno
FRESNO – A cyclist is seeking damages from a driver and his employer after he was allegedly struck near a Fresno intersection.
Agri Center Auto Parts mechanic alleges company failed to pay minimum wage
FRESNO – A mechanic has filed a suit against his employer over allegations it violated state labor codes.
Wells Fargo Equipment Finance alleges it is owed more than $250,000 for loan
FRESNO – A lender alleges that a Fresno company defaulted on a loan.
San Francisco cannabis warehouse worker alleges he was not paid for all the hours he worked
SAN FRANCISCO – An Alameda County man alleges he was not paid for all hours he worked in a cannabis cultivation warehouse.
Court permits changes to allocation model for Volkswagen Indian Trust Fund
SAN FRANCISCO – A U.S. district court has allowed changes to a trust fund set up by Volkswagen for emission mitigation projects among federally recognized Native American tribes.
Individuals allegedly injured in collision with tractor-trailer seek damages from CR England
FRESNO – Four individuals are seeking damages from a driver and a trucking company over a collision in Fresno County.
Driver alleges motorist struck his vehicle twice at Fresno County intersection
FRESNO – A driver alleges he was struck twice by the same vehicle while sitting at a red light in Fresno County.
Court rejects asset sale to pay judgment in photo infringement case
SAN JOSE – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently rejected a stock photo company's motion to assign rental income or force the sale of property to pay damages in lawsuit that alleged copyright infringement.
Woman alleges driver who rear-ended vehicle on I-80 was intoxicated
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman alleges she was injured as a passenger in an auto accident allegedly caused by an intoxicated driver.
Tenants file suit against 24th & Hoffman Investors, others over care of property
SAN FRANCISCO – Tenants of a San Francisco property allege the owner of the property has permitted substandard conditions in violation of regulations.
Art Douglas Plumbing alleges it is owed $16,500 for services
FRESNO – A Fresno plumbing company alleges it was not paid for emergency services it completed at a property.