News from 2018
California company faces patent infringement suit regarding wireless data transmission system
SAN FRANCISCO – A Texas-based tech company recently filed a federal suit accusing Sunvalleytek International of Fremont of infringing on its patent regarding a wireless mutliplex data transmission system.
Appeals judge denies malpractice claim in insurance dispute over settlement of personal injury suit
SACRAMENTO – California's Third District Court of Appeal recently affirmed a lower court's ruling concerning allegations of legal malpractice in an insurance dispute and denied a motion for a writ of mandate and prohibition order.
US Foods alleges Da Vinci Villa owes more than $9,000
SAN FRANCISCO – A food distributor alleges a client owes more than $9,000.
Wildwood Express alleges former employee issued more than $200,000 in false payments
FRESNO – A Fresno County trucking company alleges a former employee wrote checks to her creditors and disguised the entries as vendor payments.
Vehicle owner alleges Uber, Lyft drivers incurred parking tickets, caused wear on vehicles
SAN FRANCISCO – A Pacifica resident alleges three drivers for ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft unlawfully used his vehicles for their benefit.
Attorney alleges she was terminated in retaliation by GitHub after complaints of unequal pay
SAN FRANCISCO – A software development platform is alleged to have terminated an attorney over her complaints of unequal pay.
Porsche driver alleges driver who struck him was under the influence of alcohol
SAN FRANCISCO – A Mill Valley resident alleges his Porsche was damaged and his neck was injured because of a rear-end collision allegedly caused by a driver operating under the influence.
Judge grants, denies parts of Apple’s motion to dismiss complaints filed over iPhone battery life allegations
SAN JOSE – Apple was granted several motions to dismiss claims filed by customers over allegations the tech company reduced the performance of certain iPhone models in iOS updates.
Galindo Construction must pay $33,000 to diver who sustained skin burns
SAN FRANCISCO – A diver has won more than $33,000 in a partial summary judgment for his medical expenses he incurred after he sustained burns on his skin after working on a project for a construction company.
U.S. Supreme Court refuses to review California court decision over lead-based paint
SAN JOSE - The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to review a California decision penalizing companies involved in the lead-based paint business.
Former employee alleges U.S. Security Associates failed to pay overtime, minimum wages
SAN FRANCISCO – A former security officer who was assigned to an auto rental company in San Francisco alleges his employer failed to pay minimum wages for all hours worked.
California senators angry over White House move forward with appeals court nominations
SACRAMENTO - California's two U.S. Senators reacted with anger over the nomination by the White House of three individuals to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Will California judge trim $250 million punitive damage award in Monsanto Roundup verdict?
SAN FRANCISCO - A superior court judge has granted agribusiness giant Monsanto a judgment notwithstanding verdict (JNOV) in its dogged pursuit to overturn a $289 million landmark verdict against the company over its production of popular weed-killer Roundup.
Court denies reconsideration of order for Egyptian entities to produce documents in estate case
SACRAMENTO – A California appeals court has denied a motion for reconsideration in a case involving the estate of an Egyptian national.
Allstate Insurance seeks subrogation from driver for more than $20,000
OROVILLE – An insurance company is seeking more than $20,000 from an Oroville man over a collision.
Lifestyle Solar alleges The Pelican Consulting Group, others defaulted on loan
FRESNO – A Fresno County corporation alleges it is owed several hundred thousand dollars for a loan from several entities.
TBF Financial I seeks more than $38,000 for allegedly defaulted equipment lease
FRESNO – A debt collector alleges a construction company defaulted on an equipment lease.
Buyer alleges title to Fresno County property has not been transferred by seller
FRESNO – A Fresno County man alleges he purchased a property in the county from a Merced County seller and that the title has not been transferred to him.
CSAA Insurance Exchange seeks more than $30,000 over fire allegedly caused by sanitizer
OROVILLE – An insurance company is seeking subrogation for damages it paid over a fire allegedly caused by a pool/spa sanitizer.
Buyers allege Ford truck has defects, seek restitution
BUTTE – A Magalia couple alleges that a Ford truck they purchase has defects and seek restitution.