News from 2018
Plumbing company claims it has not received full payment for $1.9 million of work
SAN FRANCISCO — Bellanti Plumbing Inc. filed a complaint on Oct. 3, in San Francisco Superior Court, against SHR St. Francis, C.W. Horton General Contractor Inc. and Does 1 through 50, alleging that the defendants refused to pay the $1.9 million due for labor and work.
Motorist sued for allegedly striking pedestrian
FRESNO — Damian Luna and Maria Luna filed a complaint on Oct. 1, in the Fresno County Superior Court, against Uchena Ezenwa Ezeokwelume for alleged violation of the California Vehicle Code. The couple claims that the defendant's vehicle struck Damian Luna.
Cab company sued after woman allegedly fell out of vehicle
SAN FRANCISCO — A couple is suing SF Town Taxi Inc., Hagos Tekle Damewoz, also known as Damewoz Tekle Hagos, and Does 1-100, after the wife was allegedly thrown from the vehicle when it suddenly accelerated as she was seating herself.
Honeywell and Kaiser Gypsum named in asbestos injury lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO — Inez Seals filed a complaint on Oct. 4, in the San Francisco Superior Court, against Honeywell International Inc., Kaiser Gypsum Co. Inc. and Kelly-Moore Paint Co. Inc.,et al., alleging that the defendants designed defective products under California Consumer Safety Law.
Motorist claims vehicle ran a red light and struck her car
FRESNO — A motorist has filed a lawsuit, after her car allegedly was struck while traveling on Mountain View Avenue.
IMO Industries, J&H Marine sued for alleged asbestos exposure
SAN FRANCISCO — James Bradford Jr. filed a complaint on Oct. 15, in the San Francisco Superior Court, against IMO Industries Inc., J&H Marine & Industrial Engineering Co. and Hopeman Brother Inc., et al., alleging that the defendants breached their duty of care while using asbestos.
Allstate sues vehicle owner after accident
SAN FRANCISCO — Allstate Insurance Co. filed a complaint on Oct. 10, in the San Francisco Superior Court, against Juan Escobar, Jesus Pulido-Escobar and Does 1-100, alleging that the defendants breached their duty to provide subrogation claims to plaintiff after a vehicle collision.
Farmers Specialty Insurance sues motorist over payments
SAN FRANCISCO — An insurance company is suing a motorist, citing alleged refusal to apply payments.
California fertility clinic sued after woman's frozen eggs allegedly damaged
SAN FRANCISCO — A woman has filed a lawsuit against San Francisco Fertility Centers claiming her frozen eggs were damaged while stored in a cryo-preservation tank that malfunctioned, according to court documents.
Court gives preliminary OK to proposed settlement regarding dispute over Navy Federal Credit Union overdraft fee
SAN DIEGO – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California recently granted preliminary approval to a proposed settlement between the Navy Federal Credit Union and customers who claimed the credit union “improperly assessed and collected optional overdraft protection fees (OOPS).”
Appeals court says law firm should get more than 10 percent in $18 million wrongful death settlement
LOS ANGELES – California's Second District Court of Appeal recently determined that a law firm is entitled to more than the 10 percent in attorney fees it was awarded by the Los Angeles County Superior Court after winning an $18 million settlement in a wrongful death case.
Appeals court affirms dismissal of wrongful death suit
SAN JOSE – California's Sixth District Court of Appeal recently affirmed the dismissal of a wrongful death suit, agreeing with the trial court that plaintiff Zejin Deng failed to properly prosecute his suit because he neglected to serve two of the deceased’s heirs.
Judge in Roundup trial slashes punitive damage award from $250 million to $39 million
SAN FRANCISCO - A California judge has acknowledged the pleas of jurors in upholding a jury verdict that rendered agribusiness giant Monsanto liable in a school groundskeeper contracting non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma from the use of its popular weed-killer Roundup
MAYER BROWN: Noted consumer financial services lawyer Melissa Richards joins Mayer Brown in Northern California
Mayer Brown announced today that Melissa L. Richards has joined the firm in Northern California as a partner in the Financial Services Regulatory & Enforcement practice and Consumer Financial Services group.
DRINKER BIDDLE REATH LLP: Summary of Key New California Laws for 2019 (and Beyond): What Employers Should Know
Drinker Biddle Reath Llp issued the following announcement on Oct. 16.In 2018, Governor Brown signed several laws impacting California employers.
MINAMI TAMAKI LLP: Accepting Applications for 2019 Summer Clerk Program
The Summer Clerk Program is a 10-week paid internship at Minami Tamaki’s San Francisco office.
Driver seeks compensatory damages over Fresno auto accident
OROVILLE – A driver alleges a Fresno collision caused him to incur medical expenses.
California Capital Insurance seeks reimbursement for fire damages allegedly caused by cigarette
OROVILLE – An insurance company seeks reimbursement of more than $60,000 from the tenants of an apartment complex after a fire allegedly started by a cigarette damaged the property.
Motorist seeks $250,000 in compensatory damages over rear-end collision in Fresno
FRESNO – A woman alleges she was injured in a rear-end collision involving two other vehicles on a state route in Fresno.
Driver in Fresno crash alleged to have entered lane without indication
FRESNO – A couple allege they were injured in a Fresno collision when another driver entered their lane of travel.