News from 2018
Man alleges inadequate lighting at Village at Ninth Apartments contributed to fall
FRESNO – A man alleges he was injured at an apartment complex because the conditions there caused him to fall down two steps.
Patient files malpractice suit against Sutter Health over emergency room visit
SAN FRANCISCO – A patient alleges an emergency room was negligent in diagnosing her condition.
Oak River Insurance seeks subrogation from trucking company for workers' compensation claim
FRESNO – An insurance company is seeking compensation from a trucking company and its driver for a workers' compensation claim it paid on behalf of an injured driver.
Los Angeles lawyer says she receives calls daily about scooter injuries
LOS ANGELES – The introduction of electric scooters to the Los Angeles area has left many pedestrians in fear for their safety as multiple individuals have tripped over or been struck by these scooters, in addition to two deaths that occurred as a result of an electric scooter accident in Washington, D.C. and Dallas.
Tenant of San Francisco property alleges notices of violation have not been abated by property owner
SAN FRANCISCO – A tenant alleges his monthly rent for a San Francisco property was raised to $4,000 a month after repeated requests to make repairs.
Appellate court rules agreement wasn't breached in dispute with North Valley Mall, Longs Drug Stores
SACRAMENTO – On Sept. 25, the 3rd Appellate District in the Court of Appeal of California in the affirmed a lower court’s decision in a triangular merger case.
Oyster Point Hotels' motion to dismiss denied in Graebel Commercial Services' breach of contract case
SAN FRANCISCO – A local hotel group’s attempt to dismiss a breach of contract claim against it was denied in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on Oct. 5.
Court dismisses suit over woman's allegations that Carelick Hospice Services committed Medicare fraud
LOS ANGELES – A woman’s claims that a local hospice facility committed Medicare fraud fell short in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, as her case was dismissed Oct. 1.
Bankruptcy of maritime fuel broker thwarts supplier's attempt to collect $1.7M payment
A fuel supplier will not be allowed to seize and sell a shipping vessel over $1.7 million in unpaid marine fuel after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld a lower court’s ruling denying maritime lien.
Attack on paint industry spreads to Pennsylvania; Sherwin-Williams asks judge for help
PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania will be the next battleground in historically hard-fought litigation over lead paint, as private lawyers seeking one-third of possible multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements are teaming with county officials on lawsuits.
Court declines summary judgement in 'SLAM!' and 'GRAND SLAM' automotive-degreaser trademark case
A trademark infringement lawsuit over automotive degreasers "SLAM!" and "GRAND SLAM" will proceed, after a court denied a motion put forward by the alleged infringer for summary judgement.
Driver alleged to have failed to stop at stop sign in Sanger collision
FRESNO – Three individuals allege they were injured in a collision in Sanger when another driver failed to stop at a stop sign.
Money for nothing: SCOTUS could stop class action funds from being steered to non-parties
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday in a case that could end cy pres, the practice of steering money in class action settlements to organizations with absolutely no connection to the underlying lawsuit.
Portfolio Recovery Associates alleges individual owes more than $1,400
SAN FRANCISCO – A debt buyer claims a San Francisco County resident failed to pay an alleged debt.
Tractor-trailer driver seeks damages over Fresno rear-end collision
FRESNO – A tractor-trailer driver is seeking damages from another tractor-trailer driver over a collision on a state highway in Fresno.
State appeals court favors hotel owners in dispute over San Francisco rental laws
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — A group of residential hotel owners recently scored a victory when a state appeals court found in their favor against San Francisco's attempts to lengthen required stays in short term rentals.
Malfunctioning traffic light at San Francisco intersection alleged to have contributed to auto accident
SAN FRANCISCO – A motorist alleges a malfunctioning traffic light at a San Francisco intersection caused a collision.
Attorney alleges landlord wrongfully evicted him from San Francisco residence
SAN FRANCISCO – An attorney alleges his landlord failed to move into the residence after notifying him to leave it.
Individuals allege cancer caused by use of herbicide Roundup
SAN FRANCISCO – Several individuals allege their use of an herbicide caused them to develop cancer.
Former Stylebee stylist seeks reimbursement for work-related expenses
SAN FRANCISCO – An Alameda County resident alleges she was misclassified by her former employer and is seeking reimbursement for expenses.