News from 2018
Wells Fargo Equipment Finance alleges it is owed more than $250,000 for loan
FRESNO – A lender alleges that a Fresno company defaulted on a loan.
San Francisco cannabis warehouse worker alleges he was not paid for all the hours he worked
SAN FRANCISCO – An Alameda County man alleges he was not paid for all hours he worked in a cannabis cultivation warehouse.
Court permits changes to allocation model for Volkswagen Indian Trust Fund
SAN FRANCISCO – A U.S. district court has allowed changes to a trust fund set up by Volkswagen for emission mitigation projects among federally recognized Native American tribes.
Individuals allegedly injured in collision with tractor-trailer seek damages from CR England
FRESNO – Four individuals are seeking damages from a driver and a trucking company over a collision in Fresno County.
Driver alleges motorist struck his vehicle twice at Fresno County intersection
FRESNO – A driver alleges he was struck twice by the same vehicle while sitting at a red light in Fresno County.
Court rejects asset sale to pay judgment in photo infringement case
SAN JOSE – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently rejected a stock photo company's motion to assign rental income or force the sale of property to pay damages in lawsuit that alleged copyright infringement.
Woman alleges driver who rear-ended vehicle on I-80 was intoxicated
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman alleges she was injured as a passenger in an auto accident allegedly caused by an intoxicated driver.
Tenants file suit against 24th & Hoffman Investors, others over care of property
SAN FRANCISCO – Tenants of a San Francisco property allege the owner of the property has permitted substandard conditions in violation of regulations.
Art Douglas Plumbing alleges it is owed $16,500 for services
FRESNO – A Fresno plumbing company alleges it was not paid for emergency services it completed at a property.
Lawsuits against Tehama County Sherriff's Office over shooting have become a 'political matter,' attorney says
RED BLUFF – A year after a shooting took the lives of five Tehama County residents, lawsuits have been filed against the Tehama County Sheriff's Office over allegations that the police did not take the necessary actions to prevent the shooting from taking place.
Elbo Room patrons allege condition of stairway caused woman to fall
SAN FRANCISCO – Patrons of a Valenica Street, San Francisco business allege that the condition of the stairway at the premises caused injuries to a woman while attending a performance.
Court appoints lead plaintiffs in class action against LendingClub
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California appointed lead plaintiffs in a class-action suit against LendingClub, alleging the San Francisco-based company tried to artificially inflate securities and defraud investors.
Two class action litigation firms looking for wild fire clients, according to press release
Two law firms that have made names for themselves in asbestos, personal injury, products liability and other class actions now are looking for victims of California's devastating Camp Fire to represent, according to a recent press release.
Court denies request to dismiss class-action suit against biomed companies
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California denied a motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit filed against a biomedical company accusing it of violating labor laws by misclassifying employees as independent contractors.
Ward and Smith attorney says U.S. companies heed California privacy law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Companies across the United States will have to take heed of a new privacy law introduced in California, according to one lawyer with expertise in this field.
Court dismisses case claiming copyright infringement by Chive Media
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California dismissed a lawsuit in which a plaintiff claimed his photographs were used on websites in violation of copyright laws.
Former resident alleges Golden Living Center failed to adequately clean wound
FRESNO – A former resident of a Fresno County skilled nursing facility alleges a lack of adequate care led to the amputation of his leg.
Marquez Bros. International files defamation suit against temporary worker over alleged Facebook posts
FRESNO – A Hanford business alleges a temporary worker posted false statements about conditions at a plant on Facebook.
Fresno property buyer alleges mold in house wasn't disclosed prior to sale
FRESNO – A property buyer alleges that the presence of mold and other issues in the house were not disclosed before the sale.
Landlord of San Francisco apartment alleged to have illegally locked out tenant
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman alleges her landlord illegally locked her out of her San Francisco apartment.