News from 2018
Appeals court upholds SEC violation finding against deceased owner of San Diego financial planning firm
Company is charged with bilking investors out of funds
California, other states grapple over climate change litigation
Should states intervene in lawsuits against fossil fuel companies over financial responsibility for future climate change costs?
Jiaxing Super Lighting, Green Deal claim Lunera owes more than $9 million
Lunera owes more than $9.6 million in unpaid invoices, all of which are past-due, according to the lawsuit
TD Bank USA alleges individual failed to pay credit card balance
STOCKTON – A bank alleges it is owed more than $1,000 on a credit card account from an individual residing in the state.
K&L GATES: K&L Gates Welcomes Environmental Litigation Partner to Los Angeles Office
The Los Angeles office of global law firm K&L Gates LLP has added Belynda S. Reck as a partner in its environment, land and natural resources practice. She joins K&L Gates from Reed Smith LLP.
Owners sued after pit bull allegedly attacks child
FRESNO — A legal guardian is suing Tynika McCray, Bobby Summerfield, Wilma Summerfield and Does 1-25, citing alleged negligence after a pit bull allegedly attacked a child.
TD Bank USA sues for past due payments
STOCKTON — TD Bank USA filed a complaint on Oct. 4, in the San Joaquin Superior Court, against Diana L. Padilla and Does 1-10 alleging that the defendants failed to provide repayment of an account.
Motorist sues after head-on collision with vehicle making U-turn on highway
STOCKTON — Donna Anaya filed a complaint on Oct. 5, in the San Joaquin Superior Court, against Mary Delores Johnson-Haywood alleging that the defendant caused a head-on collision with injuries.
San Francisco sued after pedestrian allegedly trips over broken pavement
SAN FRANCISCO — A California resident is suing the city and county of San Francisco and Does 1-50, citing negligence, after she allegedly stumbled in a hole from missing and broken road pavement.
California motorcyclist allegedly injured by Lyft driver
SAN FRANCISCO — A California man is suing Lyft Inc. and John Doe, citing alleged negligence after he allegedly was injured while driving his motorcycle.
A California resident is suing motorist for negligence
SAN FRANCISCO — A California resident is suing Carolyn Lynnette Whiley and Does 1-25, citing alleged negligence.
Grand Rounds sued for disability and gender discrimination
SAN FRANCISCO — A former employee is suing Grand Rounds Inc., Eric Burgess and Does 1-20, citing alleged disability discrimination, gender discrimination, hostile work environment, retaliation, wrongful termination and violation of the California Fair Pay Act.
Cornerstone Law Group sues former client for payment
SAN FRANCISCO — Cornerstone Law Group filed a complaint on Oct. 4, in the San Francisco County Superior Court, against Susan Biba alleging that she breached a duty of good faith and fair dealings
Plumbing company sued for outstanding balance on credit account
FRESNO — An industrial supplies distributor is suing a plumbing company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Pedro's Moving Services accused of violating Labor Code
SAN FRANCISCO — A former employee is suing Pedro's Moving Services Inc. and Does 1-10, alleging she is due unpaid wages, and that the company violated the minimum wage law and worker compensation act.
Pedestrian sues city and county of San Francisco after allegedly tripping over fire hose
SAN FRANCISCO — A woman who claims she tripped over a hose attached to a fire hydrant is suing the city and county of San Francisco, citing negligence and vicarious liability.
Bus driver alleges racial discrimination and hostile work environment
SAN FRANCISCO — A transit operator is suing a transportation company, citing alleged hostile work environment and racial discrimination.
Uber passenger claims injuries after a vehicle collision
SAN FRANCISCO — An Uber passenger is suing Uber Technologies as well as the owners of a vehicle that allegedly struck the Uber vehicle as it traveled on Folsom Street.
Bank allegedly accused of negligent misrepresentation
SAN FRANCISCO — A property owner is suing financing companies, citing alleged fraud, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment.
San Francisco restaurant sued for breach of contract
SAN FRANCISCO — A wine distributor is suing a restaurant, citing alleged breach of contract.