News from 2018
Individuals allege they were wrongfully evicted from San Francisco property
SAN FRANCISCO – The former tenants of a San Francisco property allege they were wrongfully evicted.
Former Denizen Financial CFO files suit over allegations of wrongful termination
SAN FRANCISCO – The former chief financial officer of a San Francisco County company alleges he was wrongfully terminated because of his disability.
Owners of dirt bike involved in 2016 fatal crash sued by family members of rider
FRESNO – The family members of a man killed in a dirt bike accident in Kerman have filed suit against the owners of the bike.
United Local Credit Union alleges it is owed more than $35,000 for auto loan
FRESNO – A credit union alleges a Fresno resident defaulted on an auto loan and it is entitled to possession of a truck.
Bedrosians Tile & Stone customer alleges employee took intimate photos or video of her with phone
FRESNO – A customer of a Fresno tile store alleges she believes an employee took intimate photos or video of her while she was shopping.
Plumas County wins appeal in grassroots group's challenge to environmental impact report
Despite concerns by a local preservation group, a large but sparsely populated county in the Sierra Nevada has done a good job planning for a future of continued population decline, according to a recent California appeals court decision.
CalTran not liable in contractor employee's 2012 death, state appeals court affirms
California's Department of Transportation is not liable in the 2012 death of an employee of a contractor who fell from a bridge during a road widening project in Chico because the department did retain control over the contractor's work, a state appeals court recently affirmed.
Judge dismisses fraud suit regarding thread count of bedding linen purchased at Ross Stores
OAKLAND – A federal judge in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California recently ordered the dismissal of a lawsuit alleging fraud involving the thread count on bedding linen purchased from Ross Stores.
Appeals court modifies arbitration award between two deathcore band members
SAN FRANCISCO – A California appeals court recently modified an arbitration award in a dispute between two original members of the Oakland-based "deathcore" band All Shall Perish.
Appeals court affirms commute in company vehicle is not work time in California
SACRAMENTO — A company-issued vehicle used by an employee to travel from home to their first call does not transform that commute into work time, a California appeals court recently affirmed in a class action by telephone company technicians.
Berkshire Life Insurance Co. of America allegedly wrongfully terminated woman's disability benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman alleges her insurer wrongfully terminated her claim for disability benefits.
Selma cyclist seeks damages from driver over collision
FRESNO – A Selma resident is seeking damages from a Fresno County man over alleged injuries he sustained when he was struck while riding a bicycle.
Clovis property owners seek judgment quieting title
FRESNO – Two property owners allege the title was not conveyed back to them after they paid their obligation in full.
PetSmart employee alleges he was terminated in retaliation for supporting harassment claims
FRESNO – A man alleges his was terminated from his position from a pet store for supporting a subordinate employee's claims of harassment.
Mother files suit against Blue Shield of California over denial of coverage of son's care
SAN FRANCISCO – A parent is suing an insurance company over allegations it wrongfully denied coverage of residential treatment care for her minor son.
California court approves $300,000 settlement in class-action lawsuit against Yahoo
A U.S. District Court in California has made a final order in a class-action lawsuit against Yahoo! Inc. over automatically renewing subscriptions.
National Raisin alleges Ikon Express failed to deliver raisins
FRESNO – A Fresno County transportation company is alleged to have failed to deliver more than $300,000 worth of raisins as agreed in a contract.
Wells Fargo alleges American Star Trans owes $31,054.74
FRESNO – A bank alleges it is owed more than $30,000 from a trucking company for a business line of credit.
Cyclist seeks damages from City Wide Maintenance over collision in Fresno
FRESNO – A cyclist is seeking damages from a driver and his employer after he was allegedly struck near a Fresno intersection.
Agri Center Auto Parts mechanic alleges company failed to pay minimum wage
FRESNO – A mechanic has filed a suit against his employer over allegations it violated state labor codes.