News from 2018
Employee alleges she was terminated by Document Technologies, Epiq Systems because of age, disability
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco woman alleges she was terminated from her job because of her disability and age.
Rimon Farms alleges it is owed more than $100,000 for hay from property
FRESNO – A Riverdale limited liability company is alleged to have failed to pay for almost 450 tons of hay.
Man alleges information on tenant screening report from On-Site was inaccurate
SAN FRANCISCO – An applicant to an affordable housing community in Richmond alleges he was determined to be ineligible because of an inaccurate tenant screening report.
Ford Fusion has defects with engine and transmission, Fresno consumers claim
FRESNO – Two Fresno consumers allege a Ford vehicle they purchased has defects and are seeking rescission of the sales contract.
Tehama County Sheriff's Office accused of failing to take necessary action to prevent shooting deaths, attorney says
A year after a gunman took the lives of five residents of Tehama County, a number of civil rights lawsuits have been filed against the Tehama County Sheriff's Office, all of which allege that law enforcement did not take the necessary precautions to prevent the crime.
Former maintenance technician alleges GSF Properties terminated him in retaliation
FRESNO – An African-American man alleges he was retaliated against and terminated by his employer for filing a discrimination complaint.
MCDERMOT WILL EMERY: McDermott Bolsters Class Action and Complex Commercial Litigation Capabilities with Addition of Bill Donovan
McDermott Will & Emery today announced the addition of William (“Bill”) Donovan, Jr. to the Firm’s Litigation Practice Group in Los Angeles.
Driver alleged to have failed to stop at red light before striking another vehicle in Fresno County
FRESNO – A passenger alleges he was injured in a collision at a Fresno County intersection caused by another driver who ran a red light.
Everest National Insurance seeks subrogation fees of more than $3,000 for San Francisco accident
SAN FRANCISCO – An insurance company is seeking subrogation from an individual and a business over a collision in San Francisco.
Pedestrian sues motorist after allegedly being struck in San Francisco crosswalk
SAN FRANCISCO – A pedestrian is seeking damages from a motorist who allegedly struck her while she was crossing at a San Francisco intersection.
MCJ Properties alleges Re-Invent Juicery failed to pay rent
FRESNO – The holder of leasehold interest in a Clovis property alleges the tenant failed to pay rent.
Reedly consumers seek rescission of purchase contract of allegedly defective Ford Edge
FRESNO – Two Reedley residents allege a Ford vehicle they purchased has defects and are seeking a rescission of the purchase contract.
Former Creative Live employee files suit over lay off
SAN FRANCISCO – An employee laid off in October by a San Francisco business alleges his employer failed to provide 60 days' notice as required by law.
Appeals court sides with lawyer to have her wrongful termination claim heard in court
SAN FRANCISCO – California's 1st District Court of Appeal recently ordered that lawsuit involving an attorney who alleges that she was denied advancement and work opportunities be sent back to San Francisco County Superior Court for review.
BBJ Electric alleges it is still owed more than $81,000 for project work
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco electrical contractor alleges it wasn't paid in full for work on a project.
Thornton Law Group alleges it is owed more than $150,000 for services
FRESNO – A Fresno County law firm alleges former clients failed to pay for its services.
Linoleum Sales alleges it is owed more than $100,000 for work at San Francisco store
SAN FRANCISCO – A flooring company alleges it was not paid in full for work it performed at San Francisco store
Appeals panel revives class action alleging nutrition supplement company misled consumers
SAN FRANCISCO – The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently determined a class action claiming a nutritional supplement company misled consumers shouldn’t be dismissed, reversing the decision of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Children's rights violated by invasive medical exams in child abuse investigation, 9th Circuit rules
SAN FRANCISCO – San Diego County acted unconstitutionally in its removal in 2010 of a couple's children under child abuse suspicion and then subjected the children to invasive medical examinations without their parents' consent, a federal appeals court ruled recently.
Golden Gate Transit bus rider alleges she was injured when passenger fell on her
SAN FRANCISCO – A passenger on a Golden Gate Transit bus alleges she sustained head injuries when another passenger fell on her.