News from 2018
Court reverses judgment on UCL claim against Wiyot Band of Indians cigarette shop owner
SAN FRANCISCO – A Table Bluff Rancheria cigarette shop owner has won a reversal from an appeals court regarding an Unfair Competition Law (UCL) claim in a case over cigarette sales filed by the state.
THOMPSON COBURN LLP: California fraudsters beware: Protection by ‘integration clause’ less than rare
Parties to contracts sometimes want it both ways: They want solid, ironclad contracts that can’t be altered or disputed, but they also want an escape hatch if it turns out they were defrauded in the formation of the agreement.
HOLLAND & NIGHT: Jerome L. Levine Honored by California Indian Law Association
Holland & Knight Partner Jerome L. Levine today received the California Indian Law Association (CILA) 2018 award for "Outstanding Achievement in California Law."
DRINKER BIDDLE REATH LLP: Do Your Employees Use Cell Phones for Work While Driving?
Many employers have policies regarding the use of cell phones while driving, including the requirement to use the car’s hands-free, Bluetooth phone system, and abide by all applicable laws.
Case over fake click allegations against Google AdWords dismissed
SAN JOSE – A federal court has dismissed a claim against Google LLC after a businessman claimed the online ad service misled and charged him for fraudulent clicks.
Judge sanctions attorney for more than $90,000, said he 'knowingly pursued frivolous claims'
LOS ANGELES – On Sept. 27, the U.S. District Court for the Central District Court of California ruled that the attorney for an information directory service for the Iranian community should be sanctioned for “unreasonable and vexatious conduct."
Judge rules agreement over sale of Primrose Mine is void after buyer failed to timely deposit funds
SACRAMENTO – The owners of a California mine have won an appeal to stop the sale of its mine to another company.
Two allege they were injured when driver ran red light at Fresno intersection
FRESNO – A driver and passenger allege they were injured in a collision caused by another motorist who failed to stop at a red light at a Fresno intersection.
Appeals court says class action against Kroger over trans fat labeling can proceed
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth District recently ruled that a class-action lawsuit filed against Kroger over claims of misleading labels on bread crumbs can move forward.
Appeals court says water districts not entitled to grants because they can levy taxes for state mandated projects
SACRAMENTO – The California Third District Court of Appeal recently ruled that water districts are not prevented from levying fees in order to provide state mandated services not funded by the state.
Nearly $40,000 sought by Anchor General Insurance from individuals over Fresno collision
FRESNO – An insurance company is seeking nearly $40,000 from two individuals over damages from an auto accident in Fresno.
Edo-Ya Tokyo Cuisine patron alleges uncooked onions caused fall
FRESNO – A woman alleges uncooked onions on the floor of a Fresno restaurant caused her to fall and injure herself.
Appeals court vacates jury decision in copyright suit against Led Zeppelin over 'Stairway To Heaven'
SAN FRANCISCO – Attorneys for Led Zeppelin are heading back to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California to defend the band in copyright lawsuit over the song "Stairway to Heaven" after an appeals court ruled that the district court erred in jury instructions in the case.
Bookkeeper alleges Palm Cabinets failed to prevent harassment and discrimination
FRESNO – A Fresno County woman alleges she was terminated from her position as a bookkeeper for a Fowler business because she declined a manager's sexual advances.
Patient alleges Clovis Community Medical Center, others failed to diagnose condition
FRESNO – A medical negligence suit has been filed against Clovis Community Medical Center and others over allegations they failed to diagnose a patient's condition.
Insurance company alleges minor child is responsible for property fire, seeks more than $250,000
FRESNO – An insurance company is seeking reimbursement from a mother over allegations her minor child caused a property fire.
BC Fruta alleges FreshKO owes more than $30,000 for decayed produce
FRESNO – A California corporation alleges it is owed more than $30,000 for produce that was delivered to it in a damaged condition.
Suit over assault allegations filed against Clovis Stone and Landscape Supply over allege incident with water bottle
FRESNO – A former employee of a Clovis landscape supplier has filed a suit against the company and a supervisor after the man allegedly threw a water bottle at him.
Former AIC Electric Management Services office manager alleges hostile work environment forced her to resign
OROVILLE – A company that specializes in electrical components for agriculture and other industries is alleged to have discriminated against a female employee.
Clovis property buyers allege sellers failed to disclose water damage
FRESNO – The buyers of a Clovis property allege that the previous owners failed to disclose issues the property had due to flooding.