News from 2018
Pacific Grain & Foods alleges Nature's Earthly Choice owes nearly $200,000 for lentils, lentil blends
FRESNO – A Fresno County company that trades food service industry commodities alleges it was not paid by a juice and grain company for lentil products.
Federal appeals court stands by earlier opinion in copyright case against CBS
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal appeals court will not be budging from its decision last summer that digitally remastered pre-1972 sound recordings are covered by federal law as newly copyrighted songs.
Healthcare Services Group alleged to have failed to compensate employees for all hours worked
SAN FRANCISCO – A former employee of a housekeeping company has filed a class action over allegations she was not paid for all hours worked.
Former Switchboard Software employee alleges he is still owed unpaid wages
SAN FRANCISCO – A Belmont man alleges his former employer has failed to pay him all wages owed.
Man seeks damages from Slim's Nightclub after allegedly falling down steps, injuring arm
SAN FRANCISCO – A guest at Slim's Nightclub alleges he fractured his arm after falling down the steps at the club.
Man alleges race, gender were factors in harassing conduct while employed at Photoworks
SAN FRANCISCO – An African-American male alleges his former San Francisco employer subjected him to harassment and discrimination.
California bar court backs largely stayed suspension for Modesto attorney
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Modesto attorney Jakrun S. Sodhi faces a possible stayed suspension and probation following a recently announced California State Bar Court recommendation in multiple client matters.
California state bar court recommends Virginia attorney be disbarred by default
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Longtime Virginia attorney Wayne Richard Hartke faces possible disbarment by default following a recently announced California State Bar Court recommendation and suspension in his home state after appearing drunk at a conference.
Extra Care Contractor alleges client owes nearly $20,000
SAN FRANCISCO – A contractor alleges that a client failed to pay it for work on a San Francisco home.
DuPont to pay $3.5M settlement in titanium dioxide class action
A court has approved a $3.5-million settlement in a class-action lawsuit targeting DuPont over a titanium dioxide price-fixing claim.
Judge denies Ford's request to dismiss class action over allegedly defective door latches
A California court has denied a request from the Ford Motor Company to dismiss parts of an amended complaint in a class-action lawsuit over allegedly defective door latches.
Blue Shield wins partial judgement in reimbursement case with NorthBay
Blue Shield has won a partial summary judgement in California court over claims of unfair business practices.
Court grants part of Nissan motion in Altima defect case
Nissan has won part of a motion to dismiss class-action claims against the carmaker involving alleged defects in its Altima brand.
Court denies in part, grants in part motion to amend patent infringement case
A networking company sued by a cybersecurity company over patent infringement had a motion to amend its counterclaims denied in part and granted in part.
Court grants preliminary injunction against Chinese company for trademark infringement
A Singaporean company obtained a motion for a preliminary injunction against its Chinese subsidiary on claims of trademark infringement.
Court orders transfer of oil and gas partnerships case to Oklahoma
A group of Californian investors who were solicited to invest in oil and gas partnerships had a motion to transfer the case to Oklahoma granted in court.
Fresno resident alleges fall on bus caused injuries
FRESNO – A Fresno resident alleges he was injured in a fall while on a bus traveling in the city.
Fresno Irrigation District alleges property owners trespassed on easement and damaged pipeline
FRESNO – The Fresno Irrigation District alleges two Kerman residents disregarded its instructions to avoid an easement area and caused damage to an irrigation pipeline.
Rsidhu Auto Group alleged to have misrepresented condition of Cadillac
FRESNO – A Fresno County consumer alleges a dealership in the county failed to inform him the vehicle he purchased was improperly lowered.
Clovis homeowners seek damages from Wilson Homes over allegations of defects
FRESNO – The owners of 21 properties in Clovis allege the houses have defects and are seeking damages from the developer.