News from February 2019
Trial lawyer: Design flaw makes e-cigarettes dangerous
Though e-cigarettes are being marketed as a safer alternative to tobacco smoking, design flaws in the products can cause severe injuries or even kill their users, an attorney representing several plaintiffs in personal-injury cases said.
Judge grants motion to dismiss San Diego woman's product liability suit against Abbott Laboratories
SAN DIEGO – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California recently granted a motion by Abbott Laboratories to dismiss a San Diego's woman's lawsuit that claimed she suffered injuries because of a failed medical device.
Tenants allege San Francisco unit does not comply with codes, does not have heat
SAN FRANCISCO – The tenants of a San Francisco apartment allege the unit does not have heat and mold is present in several rooms.
Pedestrian seeks damages from San Francisco, Mitchell Engineering over fall on sidewalk
SAN FRANCISCO – A pedestrian alleges she was injured while walking on a San Francisco sidewalk because of a metal object left in the area by an engineering firm while repairing the sidewalk.
Pedestrian alleges San Francisco failed to fix storm grate that injured foot
SAN FRANCISCO – A pedestrian alleges the city and county of San Francisco failed to repair a storm grate that injured her left foot.
Motorist seeks damages from driver, vehicle owner over Fresno collision
FRESNO – Damages are being sought from the owner and the driver of a vehicle involved in a Fresno collision.
Court activity on Feb. 28: Jamie Gangwer vs Sas Retail Servicesllc
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jamie Gangwer against Sas Retail Servicesllc on Feb. 28: 'Complaint-Other Employment Filed'
Club Imperio patron alleges security guard's use of pepper spray caused injuries
FRESNO – A woman alleges she was injured at a Fresno club on New Year's Day when a security guard used pepper spray on another patron.
Industrial hygienist says Leavitt’s asbestos exposure not more than background levels
ALAMEDA – An industrial hygienist appearing as a witness for the defense told a jury on Wednesday that plaintiff Terry Leavitt’s exposure to asbestos did not rise above what is considered background levels---the amount regulatory agencies like the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) do not consider excessive.
Feb. 28: 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 Feb. 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Feb. 28: Malathi Acharya vs Alpine Builder Construction Company Inc.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Malathi Acharya and Shrinath Acharya against Alpine Builder Construction Company Inc. and Antranik Andre Palyan on Feb. 28: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
Court activity on Feb. 28: Ar'maney Lewis vs ABB Con-cise Optical Group LLC
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ar'maney Lewis against ABB Con-cise Optical Group LLC and ABB Optical Group LLC on Feb. 28: 'Complaint-Other Employment Filed'
Feb. 28: Alameda County Superior Court docket for asbestos cases
The following asbestos-related cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on Feb. 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Feb. 28: Martha A Sementilli vs Crane Co.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Martha A Sementilli and Michael C Sementilli against Crane Co., Flowserve Us Inc., Greene Tweed & Co., Hill Brothers Chemical Company, Ingersoll-rand Company, Kelly-moore Paint Company Inc., Metalclad Insulation LLC, O.G. Supply Inc., Soco West Inc., Syd Carpenter Marine Contractor Inc., The Darcoid Company of California, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Union Carbide Corp. on Feb. 28.
Court activity on Feb. 28: Caludia B Nunez vs FCA Us LLC
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Caludia B Nunez against FCA Us LLC and HWM Auto Corp. on Feb. 28: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
Feb. 28: 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 Feb. 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Feb. 28
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on Feb. 28 in the suits below:
Defense expert in J&J trial says plaintiff acquired mesothelioma spontaneously; Lungs did not show scarring
ALAMEDA – A witness for the defense, a pulmonologist, said Tuesday that plaintiff Terry Leavitt was one of those unlucky people who developed mesothelioma “spontaneously” for no known reason and not from baby powder made by Johnson & Johnson.
Judge sanctions plaintiff attorney in Roundup trial for misconduct in opening statements
SAN FRANCISCO - U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria slapped plaintiff's attorney Aimee Wagstaff with a $500 sanction for delving into forbidden territory in opening statements at trial involving weedkiller Roundup.
Court activity on Feb. 27: Michael Bridges vs Confluent Medical Technologies Inc.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Michael Bridges against Confluent Medical Technologies Inc. on Feb. 27.