News from 2018
Pedestrian files suit against driver over San Francisco collision
SAN FRANCISCO – A pedestrian is seeking damages from a driver after she was struck by a vehicle while crossing in a San Francisco crosswalk.
Dodge Dart owner alleges vehicle has ignition, engine defects
FRESNO – A Selma consumer alleges a Dodge vehicle he purchased in 2014 has defects.
Passenger seeks damages over alleged injuries from Fresno collision
FRESNO – A man allegedly injured in a Fresno collision is seeking damages from two drivers.
Sojourn Hospice and Palliative Care - Fresno social worker files suit over termination
FRESNO – A social worker alleges she was retaliated against for reporting allegedly unlawful activity.
Wind Fall Farms I alleges pomegranate farm's failure to maintain property caused insect issues
FRESNO – A Fresno County almond farm blames a neighboring organic pomegranate farm for an insect infestation that damaged its crop.
Driver alleges vehicle was totaled after he was struck by two motorists in Fresno
FRESNO – A motorist is seeking damages from two other drivers over allegations his vehicle was totaled after a Fresno collision.
CSI Electrical Contractors alleged to have failed to pay minimum wage
FRESNO – A Tulare County man alleges his former employer owes unpaid wages and has filed a class action suit.
Driver seeks damages for allege injuries sustained in state Route 41 crash
FRESNO – A woman alleges she was injured in a rear-end collision on state Route 41.
Attorney says reduction in Monsanto damages is a legal requirement
The San Francisco Superior Court recently reduced the awards in a case against Monsanto by $200 million, amid the plaintiff's allegations that he contracted cancer from being exposed to the company's weedkiller.
Court reverses decision on asbestos case
A real estate developer that allegedly provided asbestos-laden pipes to a worker who later developed mesothelioma obtained a victory in court.
Appeals court affirms judgment in 'Ivy Screens' fraud litigation
A California appeals court upheld an almost-$900,000 award against a man who claimed to investors that he had developed an idea for a fake ivy landscaping screen even though the product already existed on the market.
Charter Communications loses appeal over allegedly racially motivated denial of contract
Cable giant Charter Communications failed to have dismissed a lawsuit claiming the company declined to carry a channel due to African American proprietorship.
Appeals Court sides with City of Los Angeles in lawsuit against changing district boundaries
A summary judgment striking down a lawsuit protesting the redefining of Los Angeles council districts before the 2012 elections was upheld at a federal court.
'Honey Badger' creator wins appeal on trademark case; rehearing granted
A YouTuber famous for the use of the expression "honey badger" in his videos won an appeal in a trademark case, overturning a previous summary judgment against his lawsuit suing greeting cards companies.
Law firm's contract with marketing company was illegal, court rules
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California gave mixed rulings over motions for summary judgments in a fraud case related to a law firm’s promotional campaign.
TBS, 'Conan' show fail to prove fraud in copyright case over Tom Brady joke told on air, court rules
A joke on the Conan late-night talk show ended up in court after a man sued the show for allegedly stealing one of his jokes; recently, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California granted his motion for summary judgement amid the show and network's fraud claims.
Another California appeals court rules state vaccination law does not violate constitution
SACRAMENTO – An anti-vaccine group and four parents failed to impress a three-judge panel that recently joined with another state appeals court in upholding a 2015 state law that repealed the personal belief exemption to California's immunization requirements for school children.
Truck driver alleges he was injured in Firebaugh while attempting to turn around
FRESNO – A truck driver has filed suit against the city of Firebaugh, a corporation and others over injuries he sustained while attempting to turn around.
Brother of Fresno County woman files suit over distribution of settlement funds
FRESNO – A man alleges his Fresno County-residing sister falsified his signature on documents relating to a wrongful death suit.
Patient alleges Edwards Lifesciences transcatheter heart valve was defective
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco woman alleges her surgery failed because of a defective medical device.