News from 2018
Federal judge grants and denies parts of Symantec's motion to dismiss software lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO – Defendant Symantec’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit concerning the alleged defects of a computer software security program was granted in part and denied in part by Judge Edward M. Chen of the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California on Sept. 21.
Judge denies motions for judgment for MicroTechnologies, Autonomy in suit over multimillion software transaction
SAN FRANCISCO – Judge Joseph C. Spero of the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California denied the motions in a dispute between two software companies in which both companies asked for judgment on the pleadings.
Fresno irrigation equipment maker files antitrust suit against Netafim Irrigation
Plaintiffs Jain Irrigation, et al, seek damages and injunctive relief in a suit filed against Netafim Irrigation, Inc.
Family seeks damages from estate of allegedly intoxicated driver over collision injuries
FRESNO – A woman injured in a collision allegedly caused by an intoxicated driver is seeking damages from the driver's estate.
State bar recommends revoked probation, suspension for Glendora attorney
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — A stay on a suspension handed down against Glendora attorney Craig Ronald Triance about a year ago could be lifted following a recently announced California State Bar Court recommendation.
Colorado attorney seeks reinstatement to provide pro bono services to veterans
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) – Colorado attorney James Cotter Ruh, who resigned from the bar in California in 2015, may be reinstated following a recently announced California State Bar Court recommendation.
Georgia attorney who was on probation now faces suspension
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) – Attorney Homer Lynn Harris may have his disciplinary probation revoked and be suspended for two years following a recently announced California State Bar Court recommendation.
Poway attorney who was disbarred following bank fraud guilty plea may be reinstated
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) – Poway attorney Davide Golia, who was disbarred after he pleaded guilty to a bank fraud charge more than five years ago, may be reinstated to the bar in California following a recent California State Bar Court recommendation.
Church Mutual Insurance seeks more than $300,000 from individual over building fire
FRESNO – An insurance company is seeking more than $300,000 from an individual for damages it paid on a claim for a building destroyed by arson.
Las Vegas attorney faces possible disbarment after allegedly submitting false bills
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Las Vegas attorney Nelson Lee Cohen, admitted to the California bar imore than 27 years ago, faces possible disbarment by default following a recently announced California State Bar Court recommendation over two counts of misconduct.
Organic fertilizer company faces false advertising lawsuit from competitor
An organic fertilizer company has filed a complaint alleging false advertising.
Federal court resolves multi-million contract dispute between car auction company and consulting business
A vehicle auction company will receive more than $9 million after a contract dispute with three technology consulting companies.
Thousand Oaks attorney faces possible disbarment over alleged trust fund issues
Thousand Oaks attorney Paul Nathan Taylor faces possible disbarment by default following a California State Bar Court recommendation.
West Hollywood attorney faces possible disbarment
West Hollywood attorney John Frederick LeBouef faces possible disbarment by default following a California State Bar Court recommendation.
Riverside attorney did not comply with probation requirements, state bar says
Riverside attorney Connie Lee Younger faces possible disbarment following a California State Bar Court recommendation.
Consumer alleges Vimo subsidiary unlawfully called his cellphone
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County consumer alleges that a company unlawfully contacted him for solicitation purposes.
San Mar Properties accused of wrongful termination
FRESNO – A property management company is alleged to have wrongfully terminated a resident manager.
Man alleges he sustained injuries in Fresno collision because of intoxicated individuals
FRESNO – A man alleges he was injured in a collision in Fresno caused by purportedly intoxicated persons.
Consumer alleges RMA Recovery Group unlawfully threatened legal action
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego consumer alleges a New York-based debt collector threatened him with legal action that it cannot legally take.
San Diego attorney faces disbarment for violating rules of professional conduct
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) – San Diego attorney Matthew Bartley Butler, who reportedly now lives in the Bay Area, faces possible disbarment by default following a recently announced California State Bar Court recommendation for violating rules of professional conduct in three separate client matters.