News from November 2018
Court reverses decision on asbestos case
A real estate developer that allegedly provided asbestos-laden pipes to a worker who later developed mesothelioma obtained a victory in court.
Appeals court affirms judgment in 'Ivy Screens' fraud litigation
A California appeals court upheld an almost-$900,000 award against a man who claimed to investors that he had developed an idea for a fake ivy landscaping screen even though the product already existed on the market.
Charter Communications loses appeal over allegedly racially motivated denial of contract
Cable giant Charter Communications failed to have dismissed a lawsuit claiming the company declined to carry a channel due to African American proprietorship.
Appeals Court sides with City of Los Angeles in lawsuit against changing district boundaries
A summary judgment striking down a lawsuit protesting the redefining of Los Angeles council districts before the 2012 elections was upheld at a federal court.
'Honey Badger' creator wins appeal on trademark case; rehearing granted
A YouTuber famous for the use of the expression "honey badger" in his videos won an appeal in a trademark case, overturning a previous summary judgment against his lawsuit suing greeting cards companies.
Law firm's contract with marketing company was illegal, court rules
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California gave mixed rulings over motions for summary judgments in a fraud case related to a law firm’s promotional campaign.
TBS, 'Conan' show fail to prove fraud in copyright case over Tom Brady joke told on air, court rules
A joke on the Conan late-night talk show ended up in court after a man sued the show for allegedly stealing one of his jokes; recently, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California granted his motion for summary judgement amid the show and network's fraud claims.
Another California appeals court rules state vaccination law does not violate constitution
SACRAMENTO – An anti-vaccine group and four parents failed to impress a three-judge panel that recently joined with another state appeals court in upholding a 2015 state law that repealed the personal belief exemption to California's immunization requirements for school children.
Truck driver alleges he was injured in Firebaugh while attempting to turn around
FRESNO – A truck driver has filed suit against the city of Firebaugh, a corporation and others over injuries he sustained while attempting to turn around.
Brother of Fresno County woman files suit over distribution of settlement funds
FRESNO – A man alleges his Fresno County-residing sister falsified his signature on documents relating to a wrongful death suit.
Patient alleges Edwards Lifesciences transcatheter heart valve was defective
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco woman alleges her surgery failed because of a defective medical device.
Individuals allege they were wrongfully evicted from San Francisco property
SAN FRANCISCO – The former tenants of a San Francisco property allege they were wrongfully evicted.
Former Denizen Financial CFO files suit over allegations of wrongful termination
SAN FRANCISCO – The former chief financial officer of a San Francisco County company alleges he was wrongfully terminated because of his disability.
Owners of dirt bike involved in 2016 fatal crash sued by family members of rider
FRESNO – The family members of a man killed in a dirt bike accident in Kerman have filed suit against the owners of the bike.
United Local Credit Union alleges it is owed more than $35,000 for auto loan
FRESNO – A credit union alleges a Fresno resident defaulted on an auto loan and it is entitled to possession of a truck.
Bedrosians Tile & Stone customer alleges employee took intimate photos or video of her with phone
FRESNO – A customer of a Fresno tile store alleges she believes an employee took intimate photos or video of her while she was shopping.
Plumas County wins appeal in grassroots group's challenge to environmental impact report
Despite concerns by a local preservation group, a large but sparsely populated county in the Sierra Nevada has done a good job planning for a future of continued population decline, according to a recent California appeals court decision.
CalTran not liable in contractor employee's 2012 death, state appeals court affirms
California's Department of Transportation is not liable in the 2012 death of an employee of a contractor who fell from a bridge during a road widening project in Chico because the department did retain control over the contractor's work, a state appeals court recently affirmed.
Judge dismisses fraud suit regarding thread count of bedding linen purchased at Ross Stores
OAKLAND – A federal judge in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California recently ordered the dismissal of a lawsuit alleging fraud involving the thread count on bedding linen purchased from Ross Stores.
Appeals court modifies arbitration award between two deathcore band members
SAN FRANCISCO – A California appeals court recently modified an arbitration award in a dispute between two original members of the Oakland-based "deathcore" band All Shall Perish.