News from 2018
9th District affirms states have standing to sue over religious exemption of contraceptive coverage
SAN FRANCISCO – On Dec. 13, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit affirmed, vacated and remanded an Affordable Care Act case a handful of states filed against a number of federal agencies over regulations that would exempt religious employers from a contraceptive care policy.
9th Circuit rules Golden Gate Bridge users' privacy suit belongs in state court
SAN FRANCISCO – A case over privacy concerns with the toll system at the Golden Gate Bridge belongs in state court, a federal appellate court has ruled.
Koombea alleges Whole Latte Love owes more than $70,000 for services
SAN FRANCISCO – A mobile and Web application development service provider alleges that a client failed to pay it in full.
Attorney says government has no reason to retain DNA of innocent people
An attorney has filed a lawsuit in the San Francisco Superior Court against a government program he claims is collecting DNA from innocent people.
Walgreens customer alleges liquid on floor caused fall
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman alleges she was injured at a San Francisco pharmacy because of liquid on the floor.
Bicyclist seeks damages over Stockton collision
STOCKTON – A Stockton man is seeking damages after he was struck while riding a bicycle.
State Farm Fire and Casualty claims it is entitled to subrogation from driver over Lodi crash
SAN JOAQUIN – An insurance company is seeking more than $10,000 from a San Joaquin County woman.
Driver seeks damages from individual over San Francisco auto accident
SAN FRANCISCO – A driver alleges he was injured in a collision in San Francisco.
Central California Bariatric Surgery patient alleges surgery caused ongoing health problems
SAN JOAQUIN – A Stockton man alleges that he has ongoing health issues because of a bariatric surgical procedure done in 2016.
Woman seeks damages from Adventist Health Lodi Memorial, physician over allegations glove was left in body
STOCKTON – A woman alleges a surgical glove and a piece of gauze were left in her body after surgery.
Fresno landlords seek $60,500 from former tenant over alleged property damage
FRESNO – The owners of a Fresno property alleges they spent $60,000 to repair damages caused by a tenant.
Two seek damages over Stockton auto accident
SAN JOAQUIN – Two individuals allege they were injured when their vehicle was rear-ended in Stockton.
Former Roadrunner Transportation Services employee alleges he was misclassified as independent contractor
SAN FRANCISCO – A man formerly employed as a truck driver for a transportation company alleges he was improperly classified as an independent contractor.
Stockton woman alleges dog's owners failed to disclose behavioral problems
STOCKTON – A Stockton woman is seeking damages from the owners of a dog temporarily left in her care after the animal allegedly injured her.
Former employee files discrimination suit against Bank of America
FRESNO – A Fresno County woman alleges that her age and religion were factors in her termination from a job with a bank.
Vehicle passenger seeks damages over alleged injuries sustained in San Francisco collision
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman alleges she was injured as a passenger in a vehicle that was rear-ended in San Francisco.
Sierra Agricultural Transportation alleges Fresno Transport failed to deliver freight as promised
FRESNO – A company alleges it had to pay its customer for a loss of freight because the company hired to deliver it failed to do so.
Two allegedly injured in Fresno County crash seek damages
FRESNO – Two individuals are seeking damages over alleged injuries sustained in a Fresno County crash.
Insurance company seeks damages from FedEx over allegedly damaged cargo
SAN FRANCISCO – An insurance company is seeking damages from a common carrier after it allegedly damaged cargo it transported from Illinois to Ohio.
Homeowner balks at new Oakland renter protections
A recent Oakland law is making it difficult for homeowners to move back to their properties without reimbursing their tenants for no-fault eviction.