News from October 2018
Plumbing company sued for outstanding balance on credit account
FRESNO — An industrial supplies distributor is suing a plumbing company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Pedro's Moving Services accused of violating Labor Code
SAN FRANCISCO — A former employee is suing Pedro's Moving Services Inc. and Does 1-10, alleging she is due unpaid wages, and that the company violated the minimum wage law and worker compensation act.
Pedestrian sues city and county of San Francisco after allegedly tripping over fire hose
SAN FRANCISCO — A woman who claims she tripped over a hose attached to a fire hydrant is suing the city and county of San Francisco, citing negligence and vicarious liability.
Bus driver alleges racial discrimination and hostile work environment
SAN FRANCISCO — A transit operator is suing a transportation company, citing alleged hostile work environment and racial discrimination.
Uber passenger claims injuries after a vehicle collision
SAN FRANCISCO — An Uber passenger is suing Uber Technologies as well as the owners of a vehicle that allegedly struck the Uber vehicle as it traveled on Folsom Street.
Bank allegedly accused of negligent misrepresentation
SAN FRANCISCO — A property owner is suing financing companies, citing alleged fraud, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment.
San Francisco restaurant sued for breach of contract
SAN FRANCISCO — A wine distributor is suing a restaurant, citing alleged breach of contract.
Plumbing company claims it has not received full payment for $1.9 million of work
SAN FRANCISCO — Bellanti Plumbing Inc. filed a complaint on Oct. 3, in San Francisco Superior Court, against SHR St. Francis, C.W. Horton General Contractor Inc. and Does 1 through 50, alleging that the defendants refused to pay the $1.9 million due for labor and work.
Motorist sued for allegedly striking pedestrian
FRESNO — Damian Luna and Maria Luna filed a complaint on Oct. 1, in the Fresno County Superior Court, against Uchena Ezenwa Ezeokwelume for alleged violation of the California Vehicle Code. The couple claims that the defendant's vehicle struck Damian Luna.
Cab company sued after woman allegedly fell out of vehicle
SAN FRANCISCO — A couple is suing SF Town Taxi Inc., Hagos Tekle Damewoz, also known as Damewoz Tekle Hagos, and Does 1-100, after the wife was allegedly thrown from the vehicle when it suddenly accelerated as she was seating herself.
Honeywell and Kaiser Gypsum named in asbestos injury lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO — Inez Seals filed a complaint on Oct. 4, in the San Francisco Superior Court, against Honeywell International Inc., Kaiser Gypsum Co. Inc. and Kelly-Moore Paint Co. Inc.,et al., alleging that the defendants designed defective products under California Consumer Safety Law.
Motorist claims vehicle ran a red light and struck her car
FRESNO — A motorist has filed a lawsuit, after her car allegedly was struck while traveling on Mountain View Avenue.
IMO Industries, J&H Marine sued for alleged asbestos exposure
SAN FRANCISCO — James Bradford Jr. filed a complaint on Oct. 15, in the San Francisco Superior Court, against IMO Industries Inc., J&H Marine & Industrial Engineering Co. and Hopeman Brother Inc., et al., alleging that the defendants breached their duty of care while using asbestos.
Allstate sues vehicle owner after accident
SAN FRANCISCO — Allstate Insurance Co. filed a complaint on Oct. 10, in the San Francisco Superior Court, against Juan Escobar, Jesus Pulido-Escobar and Does 1-100, alleging that the defendants breached their duty to provide subrogation claims to plaintiff after a vehicle collision.
Farmers Specialty Insurance sues motorist over payments
SAN FRANCISCO — An insurance company is suing a motorist, citing alleged refusal to apply payments.
California fertility clinic sued after woman's frozen eggs allegedly damaged
SAN FRANCISCO — A woman has filed a lawsuit against San Francisco Fertility Centers claiming her frozen eggs were damaged while stored in a cryo-preservation tank that malfunctioned, according to court documents.
Court gives preliminary OK to proposed settlement regarding dispute over Navy Federal Credit Union overdraft fee
SAN DIEGO – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California recently granted preliminary approval to a proposed settlement between the Navy Federal Credit Union and customers who claimed the credit union “improperly assessed and collected optional overdraft protection fees (OOPS).”
Appeals court says law firm should get more than 10 percent in $18 million wrongful death settlement
LOS ANGELES – California's Second District Court of Appeal recently determined that a law firm is entitled to more than the 10 percent in attorney fees it was awarded by the Los Angeles County Superior Court after winning an $18 million settlement in a wrongful death case.
Appeals court affirms dismissal of wrongful death suit
SAN JOSE – California's Sixth District Court of Appeal recently affirmed the dismissal of a wrongful death suit, agreeing with the trial court that plaintiff Zejin Deng failed to properly prosecute his suit because he neglected to serve two of the deceased’s heirs.
Judge in Roundup trial slashes punitive damage award from $250 million to $39 million
SAN FRANCISCO - A California judge has acknowledged the pleas of jurors in upholding a jury verdict that rendered agribusiness giant Monsanto liable in a school groundskeeper contracting non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma from the use of its popular weed-killer Roundup