News from April 2019
Court rules man's breach of warranty claims against Ford are time barred
SAN FRANCISCO – A man’s breach of warranty claims against Ford Motor Co. are time-barred, the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California determined as it granted Ford’s motion for judgment on the pleadings.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: 84 Foley Attorneys, 32 Practices Recognized as Industry Leaders by Chambers USA 2019
The 2019 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized 84 Foley & Lardner LLP attorneys as leading lawyers in their fields.
GREENBERG TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig Recognized in Chambers USA 2019
Attorneys and practices from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been recognized in The Chambers USA 2019 Guide.
Court dismisses RingCentral's copyright claims against Dialpad
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has granted the defendant's motion to dismiss a copyright infringement dispute between two cloud business companies.
Judge awards summary judgment to Environmental Chemical in contract dispute case with Afghan subcontractor
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently granted a California construction company's motion for summary judgment regarding contract claims in a lawsuit suit filed by an Afghan subcontractor terminated from a construction project in Afghanistan.
Court rules in favor of Mt. Hawley Insurance in dispute over coverage of property damage suit
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal judge has granted the defendant insurance company's motion for summary judgment in a dispute over the denial of coverage for a lawsuit regarding property damage.
LOCKE LORD LLP: Chambers USA Recognizes 54 Locke Lord Lawyers and 22 Practice Areas
Legal directory Chambers USA has recognized 54 Locke Lord lawyers and 22 of the Firm’s practice areas for excellence in its 2019 edition.
San Diego Comic Convention awarded $3.9 million in fees and costs in trademark case
SAN DIEGO – Thanks to its case being an “exceptional” one, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California granted in part and denied in part the San Diego Comic Convention’s motion for attorney fees after it prevailed in its trademark case against a production company.
Worker's motion for partial summary judgment denied in case over fees for Safeway's pension plan
SAN FRANCISCO – A court has denied a man's motion for partial summary judgment in a case over the administrative fees of a pension plan.
Court activity on April 30: Billie Jean Christenson vs American Biltrite Inc.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Billie Jean Christenson against American Biltrite Inc. on April 30.
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on April 30
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on April 30 in the suits below:
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.S. California Farm Labor Contractor Pays $143,078 in Back Wages to Resolve Wage Violations Found by U.S. Department of Labor
J. Carmen Mora – a Northern California farm labor contractor – has paid $143,078 in back wages to 199 employees after a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation found multiple violations of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA). Additionally, WHD assessed the employer $23,048 in civil penalties.
Virginia attorney disbarred by default in California following multiple disciplines
SAN FRANCISCO – Longtime Falls Church, Virginia attorney Wayne Richard Hartke has been disbarred by default following a California Supreme Court order and suspension in his home state after allegedly appearing drunk during a seminar.
Court activity on April 30: Xin Yu Wu vs Bin Wu
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Xin Yu Wu against Bin Wu on April 30: 'Complaint Fraud Filed'
April 30: Alameda County Superior Court docket for fraud cases
The following fraud-related cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on April 30. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 30: Alameda County Superior Court docket for asbestos cases
The following asbestos-related cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on April 30. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on April 30: Jorge Luis Barrios Avila vs Freight King Inc.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jorge Luis Barrios Avila against Freight King Inc. on April 30: 'Complaint-Other Employment Filed'
April 30: 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 30. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Fresno Plumbing Company Paying $113,315 to Resolve Overtime Wage Violations
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), M&L Plumbing Co. Inc. – a plumbing company based in Fresno, California – will pay $113,351 in back wages due to 39 employees for violating overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act's (FLSA).
Federal court dismisses claims against Wells Fargo in foreclosure case
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit regarding a home foreclosure against Wells Fargo, citing that the plaintiffs failed to present direct documentary proof of their claim that Wells Fargo did not acquire their loan.