News from 2018
Jacobs Engineering contact breach lawsuit dismissal request partially granted
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal court has granted in part and denied in part a motion to dismiss a complaint between a nonprofit association and an engineering firm over the construction of a hospital.
Record $2.25 million settlement reached for violation of San Francisco short-term rent law
A San Francisco couple accused of violating the city's short-term rental law has agreed to pay $2.25 million to settle a lawsuit taken against them by the city.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Foley Adds White Collar Litigator and Former Federal Prosecutor Byron McLain in Los Angeles
Foley & Lardner LLP announced that Byron McLain has joined the firm’s Government Enforcement Defense & Investigations Practice as a partner in its Los Angeles office.
Driver alleged to have failed to yield to stop sign at Fresno intersection before crash
FRESNO – A driver alleges he was injured in a Fresno collision caused by the negligence of another motorist.
Oakland, San Francisco switch lawyers as climate change lawsuits face possible reckoning
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The cities of Oakland and San Francisco have replaced the private lawyers representing them in climate change litigation as a series of lawsuits against ExxonMobil, Shell and other oil companies head toward what could be their final challenges in appeals courts on either coast.
Newstar Fresh Foods alleged to owe more than $110,000 for products
FRESNO – A Fresno County corporation is alleged to have failed to pay for products purchased in full.
Individuals allege San Francisco collision caused injuries
SAN FRANCISCO – Damages are sought from a Hillsborough man over a San Francisco auto accident.
Camp Fire victim seeks damages from PG&E
SAN FRANCISCO – A Paradise residence whose home was lost in the Camp Fire wildfire is seeking damages from the companies she alleges are responsible for the wildfire.
Lawsuit claims Greyhound violating law by allowing border patrol officers to board buses
A lawsuit filed in a California court is accusing Greyhound Lines of violating state law by allowing border protection officers to board its buses and demand information from passengers.
California court dismisses suit against Warner Bros. involving home video royalties
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Entertainment giant Warner Bros. has obtained a victory in court as its request for dismissal of a class action lawsuit was granted.
Court reverses attorney's fees on defamation case involving Sandy Hook Justice founder
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California appellate court ruled that a lower court erred in setting the amount of attorneys' fees in a suit involving a Florida-based school safety consultant who allegedly was defamed on social media after the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
Carroll Commercial allegedly caused damages to San Francisco property
SAN FRANCISCO – The owner of a San Francisco property alleges that a contractor hired for renovation work damaged the property.
Motorcycle rider seeks damages from driver who allegedly struck him in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO – A man is seeking damages from a driver over alleged injuries sustained when his motorcycle was struck in San Francisco.
Pedestrian alleges defects in San Francisco sidewalk caused injuries
SAN FRANCISCO – A pedestrian alleges defects in a San Francisco sidewalk caused her to trip.
Individuals injured in collision allege Uber driver failed to yield to the right of way
SAN FRANCISCO – Four individuals are seeking damages over a collision in San Francisco with an Uber driver.
San Francisco landlord alleges former tenants owe more than $60,000 in rent
SAN FRANCISCO – The owner of a San Francisco property alleges two former tenants failed to pay rent for nearly three years.
Former Blue Bus Tours driver alleges he was terminated due his wage complaints
SAN FRANCISCO – A bus driver alleges he was terminated by his San Francisco employer over his complaints of unpaid wages.
Tenants claim they were unlawfully evicted from San Francisco property
SAN FRANCISCO – Two former tenants of a San Francisco property allege they were wrongfully evicted because of their complaints about habitability concerns.
HyreCar founder alleges settlement with other founders was breached
SAN FRANCISCO – A Chico man who is a founding member of a car-sharing platform for ride-hailing drivers alleges a settlement agreement with the other founders was breached.
Suit over discrimination allegations filed against Hanna Design Group
FRESNO – Two Fresno County men have filed a discrimination suit against an Illinois company over work performed on a construction site.