News from 2018
SHEPPARD MULLIN RICHTER & HAMPTON LLP: Sheppard Mullin Adds IP Pros in Palo Alto
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
FRESNO – A Clovis couple alleges that construction work near their property caused flooding.
SD3 Construction accused of fraud regarding workers' compensation insurance
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
CalPers sued over failure to reveal whether retirees are on disability pensions
California's largest pension system is being sued over its failure to list whether its members have retired on a disability pension.
Asbestos case opinion modified by appeals court
The First District Appellate Court modified an opinion in an asbestos exposure case.
Prevailing wage laws should include ready-mix concrete drivers, federal appeals court rules
Ready-mix concrete drivers will receive the prevailing wage of other public works employees, a federal appeals court ruled on Sept. 20.