News from April 2019
Married couple testifies in third Monsanto cancer case
OAKLAND – Plaintiffs Alva and Alberta Pilliod testified in an Oakland courtroom last week, claiming that the common weed killer Roundup was a substantial factor in causing their non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Court activity on April 22: Don Barth vs Northern California OFF Track Wagering Inc.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Don Barth, Richard Castro, Linda Dixon, Jeffery Jacobson and Jessica Scimeca against Northern California OFF Track Wagering Inc. and Southern California OFF Track Wagering Inc. on April 22: 'Complaint-Other Employment Filed'
Bill aimed at banning chemicals in personal care products stalls in California legislature
SACRAMENTO – California legislators have parked a bill that would have banned the use of a range of chemicals in personal health care products.
Court activity on April 22: Judith Mustain vs Littlefuse Inc.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Judith Mustain against Littlefuse Inc. and Microwave Technology Inc. on April 22: 'Complaint-Other Employment Filed'
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on April 22
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on April 22 in the suits below:
Court activity on April 22: Five Twenty TWO Industries vs American Contractorsindemniy Company
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Five Twenty TWO Industries against American Contractorsindemniy Company, Mabuhay LLC and Plath & Company Inc. on April 22: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
Court activity on April 22: April Littlefield vs San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by April Littlefield against San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District on April 22: 'Complaint-Other Employment Filed'
April 22: Alameda County Superior Court docket for other employment cases
The following other employment-related cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on April 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Texas attorney ordered to pay millions in alleged loan modification scam disbarred in California
SAN FRANCISCO – Fort Worth, Texas attorney Chance Edward Gordon, slapped with an $8.6 million federal judgment over his loan modification services and who exhibited "outrageous behavior" during an official investigation, has been disbarred following a California Supreme Court order.
April 22: Alameda County Superior Court docket for breach of contract/warranty cases
The following breach of contract/warranty-related cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on April 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on April 22: 1910 Fairway LLC vs AT&T Services Inc.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by 1910 Fairway LLC against AT&T Services Inc. on April 22: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
Supreme Court stays, remands Redlands attorney's disbarment after complainant recants
SAN FRANCISCO – Redlands attorney James DeAguilera, former Loma Linda city manager and city planning director who represented supporters of a losing marijuana ballot initiative in 2017, may get his disbarment earlier this year turned around following a complainant's apparent recantation.
Disbarment recommended for San Luis Obispo attorney who allegedly didn't comply with probation conditions
SAN FRANCISCO – San Luis Obispo attorney Stephen Christopher Ronca faces possible disbarment by default following a Feb. 28 California State Bar Court recommendation after he allegedly failed to comply with probation conditions.
Federal judge tosses complaint against Nationstar Mortgage over disputed home loan
SAN DIEGO – A federal judge determined Nationstar won’t have to defend itself in a dispute over a $400,000 real estate loan.
Modesto attorney on probation after most allegations against him are dismissed
SAN FRANCISCO – Modesto attorney Jakrun S. Sodhi is on probation following a March 6 California Supreme Court order and allegations of misconduct in multiple client matters.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY: U.S. EPA settles with Bay Area auto aftermarket parts manufacturer for selling pollution-control bypass equipment
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Advance Manufacturing Group U.S.A. Inc., an automotive parts manufacturer and distributor doing business as OBX Racing Sports, for violating the Clean Air Act.
THOMPSON COBURN: Jason Grinnell joins nationally recognized Real Estate group
Thompson Coburn is pleased to announce that Jason Grinnell has joined the Firm as a partner in our Los Angeles office.
CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Becerra Sues San Diego Attorney for Misappropriating More Than $2 Million in Charitable Funds for Personal Use
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced a lawsuit against Earl Feldman, a San Diego attorney who allegedly misappropriated funds from charitable trusts that he oversaw as the trustee.
April 19: Superior Court of California for San Francisco County docket for common counts/open book account/collections cases
The following cases categorized as "common counts/open book account/collections" cases were on the docket in the Superior Court of California for San Francisco County on April 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 19: Superior Court of California for San Francisco County docket for intellectual property cases
The following cases categorized as "intellectual property" cases were on the docket in the Superior Court of California for San Francisco County on April 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: