News from 2018
Portfolio Recovery Associates alleges consumer owes nearly $3,000
STOCKTON – A debt buyer alleges a San Joaquin County resident owes nearly $3,000 on an account.
Woman alleges driver failed to timely brake in I-5 crash
STOCKTON – An Alameda County woman alleges a Stockton man failed to brake in time and caused a collision on Interstate 5.
Former Scientific Specialties employee alleges he is owed unpaid wages
STOCKTON – A San Joaquin County man alleges his former employer failed to pay all wages earned.
FARELLA BRAUN + MARTEL LLP: Farella’s Erica Villanueva Honored by California Rural Legal Assistance
Farella Braun + Martel LLP proudly announces that Partner Erica Villanueva will be honored by California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) with its 2018 Outstanding Alumni Award at its 2018 San Francisco Fiesta on November 8 at the City Club of San Francisco.
MOLSBY & BORDNER LLP: Business litigation: Saks Fifth Avenue sued by Cartier
Saks Fifth Avenue has been around for a long time. Most luxury shoppers in California are familiar with the high-end retailer, whose flagship store is located in the Northeastern part of the country.
MINAMI TAMAKI LLP: U.S. News 'Best Law Firms' 2019 recognizes Minami Tamaki's Immigration and Personal Injury Practices
Minami Tamaki LLP has again received a Tier 1 ranking on the U.S. News/Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list under the “Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs” and “Immigration” categories for our metro area.
FARELLA BRAUN + MARTEL LLP: Farella Braun + Martel Ranked Among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
Farella Braun + Martel LLP has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 2019 “Best Law Firms” rankings.
FARELLA BRAUN + MARTEL LLP: Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2019
Farella Braun + Martel LLP continues to be ranked among the top litigation firms in California by Benchmark Litigation.
MCCATHERN PLLC: McCathern Welcomes New Intellectual Property Partner to LA Office
McCathern is excited to announce the addition of intellectual property partner, Christopher Barkley, to our Los Angeles office!
Third Appellate District Court rules in favor of insurance company in bodily injury case
AMADOR – On Sept. 25, the Court of Appeal for the 3rd Appellate District affirmed a lower court’s judgment in favor of an insurance company after a couple impacted by an accident were denied additional damages.
MAYER BROWN: Mayer Brown adds Tax partner Michael Lebovitz in Los Angeles
.Mayer Brown announced today that Michael Lebovitz has joined the firm as a Tax Transactions & Consulting partner in Los Angeles.
Farm owners allegedly suffered damages to grapes to due herbicide used by BNSF Railway
FRESNO – Farm owners allege parts of their grape crop were damaged because of an herbicide applied by a railroad company.
BH Financial Services alleges individual owes more than $5,000 on loan
STOCKTON – A debt buyer alleges an individual with a last-known address in Brentwood defaulted on a loan.
THOMPSON COBURN LLP: Jessica Gordon recognized by Century City Chamber of Commerce
On October 15, LA associate Jessica Gordon was presented the Women of Achievement Award by the Century City Chamber of Commerce.
GREENBERG & TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig’s Dan Black Named to Variety500 for Second Consecutive Year
Daniel H. Black, Vice Chair of Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Global Entertainment & Media Practice and Chairman of the West Coast Entertainment & Media Practice, has been recognized for the second consecutive year in Variety500, an annual list of the 500 global leaders shaping the $2 trillion entertainment industry.
SCHIFF HARDIN LLP: Two Attorneys Listed in Super Lawyers’ 2018 Northern California Women’s Edition
chiff Hardin is pleased to announce that Jean Bertrand and Erin Daly have been included in the 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Northern California Women’s Edition.
GREENBERG & TRAURIG: Jeff E. Scott, Greenberg Traurig’s Global Co-Chair of Litigation Practice, Recognized as ‘Litigation Attorney of the Year’ by Los Angeles Business Journal
Jeff E. Scott, co-chair of the Global Litigation Practice and co-managing shareholder of the Los Angeles office at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named the “Leaders in Law: 2018 Litigation Attorney of the Year” by the Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ).
Civil Justice Association of California says don't blame electric scooter companies for the negligence of the users
Since the introduction of dockless, electric scooters in the Los Angeles area, there have been numerous complaints about the danger of the scooters as well as lawsuits accusing scooter rental firms of negligence and contributing to civil unrest, but the Civil Justice Association of California believes that the lawsuits are targeting the wrong parties.
Walmart customer alleges he was injured when closet organizer fell on head
STOCKTON – A Walmart shopper is seeking damages over alleged injuries he sustained when an item fell on his head.
Damages sought from Tracy couple over I-580 collision
STOCKTON – A motorist is seeking damages from a Tracy couple over alleged damages from a collision on Interstate 580.