News from 2018
Fresno police officer seeks from driver who struck vehicle
FRESNO – Damages are being sought from a driver and vehicle owners after an accident injured a Fresno police officer.
Employee files lawsuit against Betts Co., alleging unpaid wages
Employee claims that he and others were allegedly not compensated for all hours worked and missed meal periods and/or rest breaks.
Consumer alleges e-cig battery purchased from Diamond Vape Shop & Lounge caused burns
FRESNO – A Fresno County man alleges the battery he purchased for his e-cigarette was defective and exploded while in his pocket, causing severe burns.
ATV passenger seeks damages over Hume Lake accident
FRESNO – A man injured in an all-terrain vehicle accident is seeking damages from the driver and the vehicle's owner.
Woman files suit against Unify Financial Credit Union, Experian over allegedly inaccurate information on report
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County resident alleges her credit score has been damaged because of inaccurate information on her credit report.
Elevator at Beverly Hills apartment alleged to have dropped, injured guest
FRESNO – An elevator in a Beverly Hills apartment building is alleged to have injured a guest because of its defective condition.
Travelers Indemnity, others alleged to have acted in bad faith with denial of claim
FRESNO – A couple has filed suit against their insurers over uninsured motorist coverage for a vehicle that was covered under a policy.
Consumer alleges Kia vehicle has defects
FRESNO – A Kern County resident alleges a new vehicle she purchased in 2013 has defects and seeks a rescission of the contract.
Landlord of Fresno apartments alleged to have issued notices to vacate after tenants complained of issues
FRESNO – Tenants of Fresno apartment units allege their landlord retaliated against them after they reported housing issues to the city.
Employee sues U.S. Navy, claiming religious discrimination and retaliation
FRESNO — An employee is suing Richard V. Spencer, U.S. Navy Secretary, claiming he was subjected to a hostile work environment, religious discrimination and retaliation.
Snowboarder whose leg was amputated after accident with snowcat appeals to California Supreme Court
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A Saugus, California, woman whose leg was amputated in an accident while snowboarding at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area in Mammoth Lakes is appealing the loss of her lawsuit.
Sacor Financial Inc., Roseville law firm alleged to have unlawfully communicated with woman about late father's debt
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County consumer alleges a Roseville law firm continues to communicate with her regarding a debt she refuses to pay.
Buyer alleges Chevrolet Volt has defects, seeks rescission of contract
FRESNO – A Fresno consumer alleges a General Motors vehicle he purchased in 2017 has defects and is seeking rescission of the purchase contract.
Consumers sue student loan financial company for "intrusive and unwanted calls"
FRESNO — Consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against a student loan financial company, alleging they received unsolicited calls and text messages that advertised services.
Supreme Court denies petition for rehearing in Starbucks wage-and-hour case
The California Supreme Court modified slightly the wording of a July 26 opinion, but denied the rehearing petition in a case involving a Starbucks shift supervisor who claimed he was not paid for regular off-the-clock work.
Court approves Safeway breach of contract judgment distribution plan
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California approved a “judgment distribution plan” in a class action breach of contract lawsuit filed against Safeway Inc., according to an Aug. 23 order.
SEB Investment emerges as lead plaintiff in Symantec securities class action
SAN FRANCISCO – SEB Investment Management AB has been named as the lead plaintiff in a securities class action lawsuit filed against Symantec Corp. and two of its officers, according to an order filed Aug. 23 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Court gives preliminary OK to settlement in Wells Fargo mortgage interest lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently granted preliminary approval to a settlement in a class-action lawsuit claiming Wells Fargo Bank unlawfully collected post-payment interest on mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).
ABRAHAM WATKINS NICHOLS SORRELS AGOSTO & AZIZ: $289 Million Verdict Against Monsanto Roundup Weed Killer
Dwayne Johnson, 46, sued Monsanto at the Superior Court of California, alleging that the popular weed killer Roundup gave him terminal cancer.
MOLSBY & BORDNER LLP: Tinder app stockholders file business litigation against owners
Many California readers are familiar with the Tinder mobile app.