News from October 2018
West Hollywood attorney faces possible disbarment
West Hollywood attorney John Frederick LeBouef faces possible disbarment by default following a California State Bar Court recommendation.
Riverside attorney did not comply with probation requirements, state bar says
Riverside attorney Connie Lee Younger faces possible disbarment following a California State Bar Court recommendation.
Consumer alleges Vimo subsidiary unlawfully called his cellphone
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County consumer alleges that a company unlawfully contacted him for solicitation purposes.
San Mar Properties accused of wrongful termination
FRESNO – A property management company is alleged to have wrongfully terminated a resident manager.
Man alleges he sustained injuries in Fresno collision because of intoxicated individuals
FRESNO – A man alleges he was injured in a collision in Fresno caused by purportedly intoxicated persons.
Consumer alleges RMA Recovery Group unlawfully threatened legal action
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego consumer alleges a New York-based debt collector threatened him with legal action that it cannot legally take.
San Diego attorney faces disbarment for violating rules of professional conduct
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) – San Diego attorney Matthew Bartley Butler, who reportedly now lives in the Bay Area, faces possible disbarment by default following a recently announced California State Bar Court recommendation for violating rules of professional conduct in three separate client matters.
Convention Electrical Services alleged to have failed to pay union contributions
SAN DIEGO – An electrical services provider is alleged to have failed to pay an amount found due and owing to union benefit funds.
Long Beach attorney faces disbarment for alleged misappropriation of more than $87,000
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) – Long Beach attorney Gaurav D. Datta faces possible disbarment by default following a recently announced California State Bar Court recommendation over alleged misappropriation in a trust account matter.
Parcel Pending alleged to have failed to disclose it recorded calls
SAN DIEGO – A consumer alleges that a debt collector failed to inform him that it was recording their calls.
Driver seeks damages over auto accident a Fresno intersection
FRESNO – A motorist alleges her vehicle was struck when another driver attempted to make a turn at a Fresno intersection and failed to stop for oncoming traffic.
Kiva Health Brands seeks damages from Kiva Brands over trademark infringement allegations
SAN DIEGO – A food supplement distributor based in Hawaii alleges that a San Francisco-area company engaged in the sale of cannabis-containing confections is using a similar trademark.
Avvo alleged to have recorded phone call without disclosure or permission
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County man alleges that a Washington company called him to solicit its services and failed to disclose that the call would be recorded.
Consumer alleges Hansen’s Natural sodas contain artificial ingredients
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County resident alleges a brand of soda is falsely advertised as natural.
Rash Curtis & Associates alleged to have attempted to collect unauthorized fee from consumer
SACRAMENTO – A Placerville consumer alleges a Vacaville debt collector attempted to collect an unlawful fee.
Federal judge approves sale of land held by SEC in fraudulent investment scheme
SAN DIEGO – In a lawsuit concerning the sale of foreclosed property, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California recently approved a motion to sell a 42-acre section of a 106-acre tract for $1,282,600 with the proceeds being paid to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Patron alleges parking lot at Rally's Restaurant in El Centro violates accessibility guidelines
SAN DIEGO – An El Centro restaurant is alleged to have failed to maintain in working and useable condition features on the property that are needed for access by customers with disabilities.
SteelCity Investments alleges insurer failed to thoroughly investigate damage to rental property
FRESNO – The owner of a rental home damaged by a vehicle alleges its insurer deprived it of the payment of the policy benefits.
New Jersey photographer claims IVC Media used photo without authorization
SAN DIEGO – A professional photographer residing in New Jersey alleges a San Diego website operator unlawfully used one of his photos.
Wheelchair user alleges step at M T Mini Mart entrance prevented him from entering
SACRAMENTO – A wheelchair user alleges he was unable to enter a Fresno business because of a step at the entrance.