News from 2018
American Airlines can compel arbitration with employee allegedly fired for whistleblowing, 9th Circuit rules
SAN FRANCISCO – A panel of judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on Sept. 26 reversed part of a lower court's regarding arbitration between American Airlines, an employee and a union.
Former tenant of Blue Oak Property Management alleges black mold in apartment caused medical issues
OROVILLE – A former tenant of a Chico apartment alleges black mold in the unit caused medical issues with his lungs.
Driver seeks damages for alleged injuries sustained in Fresno collision
FRESNO – A woman alleges she was injured in Fresno when her rented vehicle was struck by another driver.
Pillar Insurance Partners alleged to owe former salesperson more than $100,000 in wages
FRESNO – A Fresno County man alleges his former employer owes him more than $100,000 in unpaid wages.
Suit claims Facebook should be protecting its content screeners, attorney says
A lawsuit filed Sept. 21 in San Mateo County Superior Court alleges former “content moderators” for Facebook viewed thousands of graphic images and videos of child sexual abuse, rape and murder, and nothing was done to protect the employees from psychological trauma.
San Francisco Police Officers' Association denied arbitration over use of force revisions
SAN FRANCISCO – An appeals court has denied a petition for arbitration presented by the San Francisco Police Officers' Association.
J.R. Simplot alleged to have failed to provide disclosures for consumer reports
SAN JOSE – An individual alleges his former employer acquired consumer reports from employees without proper disclosures and also violated some labor codes.
Consumer seeks rescission of sales contract of Ford vehicle she alleges has defects
OROVILLE – An Oroville consumer alleges a vehicle she purchased earlier this year has serious defects and is seeking rescission of the purchase contract.
Motorcycle driver seeks damages over Butte County collision
OROVILLE – A man alleges he was injured in Butte County when his motorcycle was struck by another vehicle.
Former Sisco Enterprises employees allege manager sexually harassed them
OROVILLE – Former employees of a pizza chain allege a manager frequently harassed them and that the harassment created a hostile work environment.
Individuals bring dispute over sale of Oroville property to superior court
OROVILLE – Several individuals with interest in a property in Oroville are seeking judicial determination of the rights and interest in the property regarding its sale.
Driver seeks damages from driver, Gasper & Sons Trucking over Chico collision
OROVILLE – A woman alleges she was injured when her vehicle was rear-ended in Chico.
Lead paint: California exports unconstitutional public nuisance law demanding Supreme Court review
Whether it is movies, music or fashion, California has never been short of exports to the rest of the United States. But not all its offerings are as wholesome as the Beach Boys. California’s creative reinterpretation of public nuisance law is now inspiring copycat lawsuits to victimize honest businesses around the country, most recently in a lead paint litigation threatened last week in Delaware, Lehigh, and Montgomery Counties, Pennsylvania.
MINAMI TAMAKI LLP: Investigating Facebook Security Breach
Minami Tamaki LLP is investigating reports that Facebook suffered a data breach that compromised user profiles.
MOLSBY & BORDNER LLP: Ways to protect business assets in divorce
Many California residents also happen to be business owners. Any number of issues can have an impact on a company's bottom line and perhaps even place a business owner's best interests at risk. One such issue is divorce.
BPE LAW GROUP: My Fence is Falling Down and My Neighbor Won’t Help!!
Boundary line fences have a long history of generating disputes between neighbors. One neighbor wants to change the location, another wants a particular style of fence. One wants nothing to do with the maintenance, another seeks pristine maintenance. All of these create strife and foster hostility between neighbors.
DUGGAN LAW CORPORATION: Why Employers Should Consider Getting Rid Of Probationary Periods
Many companies have historically included language in their new hire contracts and employee handbooks about "probationary periods."
Green Energy Associates alleges it is owed more than $700,000 under agreement
FRESNO – A Michigan company alleges that a California individual and a Wyoming company failed to pay an agreed-upon sum in a settlement.
Parents of inmate killed at Fresno County Jail file wrongful death suit against county, sheriff's office
FRESNO – A deceased inmate’s parents are suing Fresno County and the County Sheriff’s Office in a wrongful death suit over allegations that their son’s death was a result of negligence.
Female Farmers Insurance employee alleges 'glass ceiling' in place prevented her from retaining position level
SACRAMENTO – On Sept. 18, demoted Farmers Insurance employee Lisa Black filed a lawsuit alleging workplace discrimination.