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News from September 2018


JACKSON LEWIS PC: Guillermo A. Escobedo Appointed Vice President of San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association

By Press release submission |
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, congratulates Principal Guillermo A. Escobedo, who was appointed Vice President of the San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association (SDLRLA).

THOMPSON COBURN LLP: Los Angeles office receives top 10 city ranking in Am Law’s Midlevel Associates Survey

By Press release submission |
Thompson Coburn’s Los Angeles office has received a top 10 ranking in the city-specific rankings for The American Lawyer’s Midlevel Associates Survey, which evaluates the satisfaction levels of third-, fourth- and fifth-year associates at Am Law 200 firms.

BUCHALTER NEMER: Buchalter Welcomes Managing Shareholder and Three Attorneys from Archer Norris in San Francisco

By Press release submission |
Buchalter is pleased to announce a team of former Archer Norris attorneys, including the Firm’s former Managing Shareholder, have joined the Firm.

SHEPPARD MULLIN RICHTER & HAMPTON LLP: Sheppard Mullin Adds IP Pros in Palo Alto

By Press release submission |
Sheppard Mullin is pleased to announce that a team of three attorneys, led by partner Harper Batts, has joined the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group in Palo Alto.

PILLSBURY WINTHROP SHAW PITTMAN: Steven Knott and Joan Cotkin Join Pillsbury’s Highly Regarded Insurance Recovery Practice

By Press release submission |
Pillsbury has recruited well-known California insurance litigators Steven Knott and Joan Cotkin to join the firm’s Los Angeles office and the firm’s market leading national Insurance Recovery & Advisory practice.

MAYER BROWN: Technology Transactions partner Michelle Gross joins Mayer Brown in Northern California

By Press release submission |
Mayer Brown announced today that Michelle Ontiveros Gross has joined the firm as a Technology Transactions partner in Northern California.

Woman alleges medication Viberzi caused acute pancreatitis

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
LOS ANGELES – A Burbank woman alleges that she was injured by a medication prescribed to treat irritable bowel syndrome.

Consumer seeks refund of purchase of allegedly defective vehicle from General Motors

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
FRESNO – A Fresno County consumer alleges he is entitled to a refund of the full purchase price of a Chevrolet vehicle he alleges has defects.

Wrongful death suit filed against Saint Agnes Medical Center, others

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
FRESNO – A widow and parent have filed a wrongful death suit against several medical entities after their decedent died after being struck by a vehicle.

Employee files disability discrimination suit against California Department of Rehabilitation

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
FRESNO – A woman alleges she was subjected to adverse employment actions from her state employer because of her disability.

Clovis couple seeks more than $400,000 from developers over home damage

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
FRESNO – A Clovis couple alleges that construction work near their property caused flooding.

SD3 Construction accused of fraud regarding workers' compensation insurance

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
FRESNO – A Clovis company is alleged to have misrepresented information regarding its employees to get a lower premium on an insurance policy.

9th Circuit orders Uber drivers' cases to arbitration

By Takesha Thomas |
SAN FRANCISCO – It's back to the negotiating table for Uber and its drivers who say they should be treated as full-time employees.

Appeals court rules Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians must pay contractor attorney's fees

By Takesha Thomas |
SAN FRANCISCO – A California appeals court has upheld a ruling ordering the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians to pay a contractor for attorney's fees.

Appeals court rules Sonoma County residents' petition to stop Walmart Superstore barred by statute of limitations

By Takesha Thomas |
SAN FRANCISCO – An appeals court has upheld a denial of a petition submitted by a group of Sonoma County residents who claim a proposed Walmart would have a negative impact on the neighborhood.

Pedestrians file suit against Hyundai owner over alleged injuries

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
FRESNO – A mother has filed a suit on behalf of herself and her two minor children after they were allegedly injured by a vehicle while walking in Coalinga.

Motorist alleged to have ran red light, cause Fresno collision

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
FRESNO – A woman alleges she was injured at an intersection in Fresno when another driver ran a red light and struck her vehicle.

Judge dismisses anticipatory-breach claim in contract dispute over sale of educational courses

By Sandra Lane |
SAN FRANCISCO – Pearson Education recently gained a partial victory in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California when a judge approved one of its two motions in breach of contract lawsuit concerning the sale of educational products.

Quality Fresh Farms alleged to owe more than $900,000 to Progressive Packaging Group

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
FRESNO – A seller of packaging materials for agricultural products alleges that a Fresno company owes more than $900,000 for goods it ordered.

Federal judge sends case over unsolicited emails back to California state court

By Carrie Salls |
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A class-action lawsuit filed by plaintiffs who allegedly received unsolicited emails from Fluent LLC and other defendants will be sent back to the San Francisco Superior Court of California, according to a Sept. 13 ruling from U.S. District Judge Maxine Chesney of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.