News from October 2018
MAYER BROWN: Noted consumer financial services lawyer Melissa Richards joins Mayer Brown in Northern California
Mayer Brown announced today that Melissa L. Richards has joined the firm in Northern California as a partner in the Financial Services Regulatory & Enforcement practice and Consumer Financial Services group.
DRINKER BIDDLE REATH LLP: Summary of Key New California Laws for 2019 (and Beyond): What Employers Should Know
Drinker Biddle Reath Llp issued the following announcement on Oct. 16.In 2018, Governor Brown signed several laws impacting California employers.
MINAMI TAMAKI LLP: Accepting Applications for 2019 Summer Clerk Program
The Summer Clerk Program is a 10-week paid internship at Minami Tamaki’s San Francisco office.
Driver seeks compensatory damages over Fresno auto accident
OROVILLE – A driver alleges a Fresno collision caused him to incur medical expenses.
California Capital Insurance seeks reimbursement for fire damages allegedly caused by cigarette
OROVILLE – An insurance company seeks reimbursement of more than $60,000 from the tenants of an apartment complex after a fire allegedly started by a cigarette damaged the property.
Motorist seeks $250,000 in compensatory damages over rear-end collision in Fresno
FRESNO – A woman alleges she was injured in a rear-end collision involving two other vehicles on a state route in Fresno.
Driver in Fresno crash alleged to have entered lane without indication
FRESNO – A couple allege they were injured in a Fresno collision when another driver entered their lane of travel.
Pedestrian seeks damages from Fresno after being struck by bus in crosswalk
FRESNO – A pedestrian is seeking damages from the city of Fresno and a bus driver after he was struck in a crosswalk by a bus.
American Sign Language instructor files discrimination suit against State Center Community College District
FRESNO – An American Sign Language instructor alleges her employer failed to accommodate her disability.
Bank of America alleges Butte County man owes more than $25,000 on account
OROVILLE – A bank alleges a Butte County resident failed to pay a credit account balance in full.
Rear-end collision in Chico alleged to have injured two
OROVILLE – Two individuals from Chico and Salinas allege they were injured when their vehicle was rear-ended while they were stopped at a light in Chico.
9th District tosses $8.7 million in attorneys' fees in Provide Commerce settlement
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal appeals court has upheld a settlement awarding some $3.5 million to consumers who alleged they were placed in a membership rewards program without their consent and vacated a ruling on attorneys' fees.
Injured construction workers seek damages from Truebeck Construction over scaffolding collapse
SAN FRANCISCO – Two workers allege they were injured while working at a San Francisco construction site when scaffolding collapsed.
Bar None patron seeks damages from individual who struck his face with beer mug
SAN FRANCISCO – A patron of a San Francisco bar alleges another customer swung a beer mug at him and cut his face.
NorCal Foot and Ankle patient alleges she did not consent to performed surgical procedures
OROVILLE – A medical patient alleges she was injured because of an ankle surgery that she claims included surgical procedures she did not consent to.
State Farm Mutual Automobile seeks more than $25,000 from California Vocations, driver
OROVILLE – An insurance company is seeking to recover more than $25,000 from a driver and a company over damages it paid to its insured because of a collision in Butte County.
Commuter alleges doors on Storer Transit Systems closed on her, causing injuries
SAN FRANCISCO – A commuter alleges she was injured on a bus in San Francisco when the doors closed on her.
Judge denies motion to dismiss investor's suit alleging fraud regarding casino project
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently denied motions to dismiss an investment group's lawsuit alleging fraud and breach of contract regarding a Pinoleville Pomo Nation casino project.
Federal judge backs some of Volkswagen's claims in class action over 'clean diesel' feature
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently granted in part and denied in part a Volkswagen motion to dismiss a misrepresentation class action lawsuit.
Pedestrian seeks damages from Del Norte Clinic, individual over alleged injuries
OROVILLE – A Chico man alleges he was injured while crossing a street in the city when a driver struck him.