News from April 2019
BAKER HOSTETLER: BakerHostetler Enhances West Coast Presence With Addition of 3 Partners
BakerHostetler announced that Robert A. Julian, Cecily A. Dumas and Kimberly Morris have joined the firm as partners, adding to the firm’s West Coast presence. All three attorneys are resident in Northern California.
SHEPPARD MULLIN: Former LA Planning Commissioner Joins Sheppard Mullin in Los Angeles
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Robert Ahn has joined the firm’s Real Estate, Land Use and Environmental Practice Group as a Special Counsel in the firm’s Los Angeles office.
Judge denies request to transfer complaints against maker of BANG energy drinks
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal judge has weighed in on two class action complaints against VPX Sports in which the amount in controversy is more than $5 million.
Los Angeles attorney disbarred for allegedly unlawfully obtaining Whole Foods' food without paying for it
SAN FRANCISCO – Los Angeles attorney Judy Unkyung Paik has been disbarred by default following an April 10 California Supreme Court order after she was convicted of defrauding an innkeeper, according to a recent announcement issued by The State Bar of California.
Supreme Court revokes Beverly Hills attorney's probation, suspends him for six months
SAN FRANCISCO – Longtime Beverly Hills attorney Franklin Samuel Adler faces six months of suspension following recent California Supreme Court orders for probation violations, according to a recent announcement issued by the State Bar of California.
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on April 23
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on April 23 in the suits below:
April 23: 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 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Law professor: 'Training employees' may help reduce Sacramento's risk of lawsuit settlements
SACRAMENTO – The city of Sacramento has settled a claim involving a wrongfully terminated employee for $860,000.
Court activity on April 23: Yingchie Chen vs Staffing Solutions Group
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Yingchie Chen against Staffing Solutions Group on April 23: 'Complaint-Wrongful Termination Filed'
April 23: 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 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on April 23: Jose Franco vs E-3 Systems A California Corp.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jose Franco against E-3 Systems A California Corp. on April 23: 'Complaint-Other Employment Filed'
Court activity on April 23: Elisabeth (babette) Schmitt vs The Regents Of The University Of California
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Elisabeth (babette) Schmitt against The Regents Of The University Of California on April 23: 'Complaint-Wrongful Termination Filed'
Judge rules DaVita, Star Dialysis cannot sue Amy's Kitchen with federal claims over dialysis coverage
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal judge ruled in favor of Amy’s Kitchen Inc. in a lawsuit about changes to its employee health insurance plan.
Court activity on April 23: Kiss Enterprises Inc. vs City of Pleasanton
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Kiss Enterprises Inc. against City of Pleasanton, Eagle Solutions Inc. and Ohio Casualty Insurance Company on April 23: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
Court activity on April 23: Lynne Sisneroz vs La Terra Fina Usa LLC
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Lynne Sisneroz against La Terra Fina Usa LLC on April 23: 'Complaint-Other Employment Filed'
Court activity on April 23: Mohammed Azad vs Michael T. Hsu
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Mohammed Azad against Michael T. Hsu and Worldnet Holiday Inc. on April 23: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
April 23: Alameda County Superior Court docket for wrongful termination cases
The following wrongful termination-related cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on April 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
San Pedro attorney disbarred for serially filing bankruptcy cases trying to hang onto home
SAN FRANCISCO – San Pedro attorney Drago Charles Baric has been disbarred following an April 10 California Supreme Court order for serially filing personal bankruptcy cases, according to a recent announcement issued by The State Bar of California.
Federal judge sets aside default against XPO Logistics in case over allegedly missing shipments
SAN DIEGO – A federal judge has ruled in favor of a freight company in its case with a technology company over two shipments that were allegedly lost, missing or damaged.
Longtime San Rafael attorney disbarred by default for alleged probation noncompliance
SAN FRANCISCO – Longtime San Rafael attorney Barbara Truman Zorr has been disbarred by default following an April 10 California Supreme Court order for allegedly failing to comply with probation conditions, according to a recent announcement issued by The State Bar of California.