News from October 2018
Portfolio Recovery Associates alleges individual owes more than $1,400
SAN FRANCISCO – A debt buyer claims a San Francisco County resident failed to pay an alleged debt.
Tractor-trailer driver seeks damages over Fresno rear-end collision
FRESNO – A tractor-trailer driver is seeking damages from another tractor-trailer driver over a collision on a state highway in Fresno.
State appeals court favors hotel owners in dispute over San Francisco rental laws
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — A group of residential hotel owners recently scored a victory when a state appeals court found in their favor against San Francisco's attempts to lengthen required stays in short term rentals.
Malfunctioning traffic light at San Francisco intersection alleged to have contributed to auto accident
SAN FRANCISCO – A motorist alleges a malfunctioning traffic light at a San Francisco intersection caused a collision.
Attorney alleges landlord wrongfully evicted him from San Francisco residence
SAN FRANCISCO – An attorney alleges his landlord failed to move into the residence after notifying him to leave it.
Individuals allege cancer caused by use of herbicide Roundup
SAN FRANCISCO – Several individuals allege their use of an herbicide caused them to develop cancer.
Former Stylebee stylist seeks reimbursement for work-related expenses
SAN FRANCISCO – An Alameda County resident alleges she was misclassified by her former employer and is seeking reimbursement for expenses.
Woman alleges Le Tote offered her a job and revoked the offer a month later
SAN FRANCISCO – A New York woman alleges a San Francisco County company breached a contract when it revoked her job offer.
'Candy-Gram' trademark infringement claim against Sugarfina to proceed
Luxury candy boutique Sugarfina, accused of infringing on Global Apogee's "Candy-Gram" trademark, had its motion to have the case dismissed denied by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Inyo County, employees ink overtime pay calculation settlement
Nine employees at the County of Inyo will receive almost $1,000 each in a settlement with their employer following a class-action lawsuit over illegal overtime pay-rate calculations.
Surviving heirs claim man died due exposure to asbestos, seek damages from Kelly-Moore Paint and others
SAN FRANCISCO – The surviving spouse and adult children of a man who died of lung cancer allege his cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos during his career.
Federal appeals court uphold's Hidden Hills attorney's conviction on SEC charges in Heart Tronics case
SAN FRANCISCO – The conviction and sentencing of a Hidden Hills attorney who allegedly "masterminded" a multimillion-dollar market manipulation and fraud scheme that involved former pro-football player Willie James Gault was recently upheld by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Cupertino residents denied appeal claiming City misconstrued ballot question
The California Sixth Appellate Court denied an appeal in a case claiming the City of Cupertino used improper procedures on a ballot question by the Cupertino Citizens’ Sensible Growth Initiative during the November 2016 election.
Employee allege 1st Class Staffing failed to pay correct rate for overtime work
STOCKTON – A former employee of a staffing agency alleges she was not paid the appropriate rate for overtime work.
Mercury Insurance seeks reimbursement for insurance coverage paid for Lodi accident
STOCKTON – An insurance company is seeking nearly $20,000 from a motorist over alleged damages caused by an auto accident in Lodi.
Former Saigon Unphogettabowl employee alleges she was discriminated against because of disability
SAN JOAQUIN – A Manteca restaurant is alleged to have wrongfully terminated a woman after she complained of being harassed due to her disability.
Nationwide Security Service alleged to owe more than $100,000 to subcontractor
STOCKTON – A national security management firm is alleged to have failed to pay a subcontractor for its services.
San Joaquin County residents alleged to have consumed alcohol prior to crash in county
STOCKTON – Two California residents allege San Joaquin County residents were intoxicated at the time of an auto accident in the county.
Midland Funding alleges it is owed more than $2,500 from consumer
STOCKTON – A debt collector alleges a San Joaquin County consumer has not made a payment on an account for three years.
Individual allegedly struck by commercial truck in Trader Joe's parking lot files suit for damages
STOCKTON – An individual is seeking damages from a driver and the owner of a commercial truck after he was allegedly struck in a grocery store parking lot.