News from February 2019
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Feb. 5
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on Feb. 5 in the suits below:
Woman alleges PHL Variable Insurance only paid $1.5 million of $3 million life insurance claim
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman alleges she is the sole beneficiary of her late partner's life insurance policy and that an insurance company has denied her claim.
GREENBERG TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig Adds Three Litigators to its Expanding Sacramento Office
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continued to expand its Sacramento office with the addition of Todd A. Pickles as of counsel in the White Collar Defense & Special Investigations Practice, as well as David A. Cheit as of counsel and Deepi K. Miller as associate in the Litigation Practice.
Feb. 5: Alameda County Superior Court docket for product liability cases
The following product liability-related cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on Feb. 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Book Family Farm sued by individuals who struck cow on state route
OROVILLE – A Butte County farm is being sued by two individuals over allegations their vehicle struck a cow owned by the farm on a state route.
Landlord alleges he does not owe debt to Tesla Solar, Solar City
OROVILLE – A landlord alleges he does not owe a debt on a contract for solar panels that a tenant signed.
Individuals file suit against Uber driver over Fresno collision
FRESNO – Three individuals are seeking damages from an Uber driver over alleged injuries from a Fresno collision.
Court activity on Feb. 5: Delmy Esmeralda Aldana Ramirez vs Jad Jaber
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Delmy Esmeralda Aldana Ramirez against Jad Jaber on Feb. 5.
Court activity on Feb. 5: Filemon Magana vs Confluent Medical Technologies
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Filemon Magana against Confluent Medical Technologies, Cordis Corp. and Johnson & Johnson on Feb. 5: 'Complaint-Product Liability Filed'
BENESCH LAW: Benesch Grows West; Opens Office in San Francisco
Based on its expanding client base, growing team of veteran litigators, and opportunities to serve more clients on the West Coast, Benesch Law, an AmLaw 200 law firm, today announced its expansion into San Francisco, CA.
Feb. 5: 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. 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Feb. 5: Nanette Hayden vs Ford Motor Company
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Nanette Hayden against Ford Motor Company on Feb. 5: 'Answer To Complaint Filed For Ford Motor Company'
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Foley Elects New Partners
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that the following lawyers have been elected to the partnership, effective February 1, 2019.
Couple alleges Chevrolet Silverado they purchased has defects and seeks rescission of the contract
FRESNO – A Clovis couple alleges a truck they purchased in 2015 is defective and seeks rescission of the purchase contract and restitution.
LITTLER MENDELSON: Littler Elects Five New Members to Board of Directors
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has elected Neil Alexander (Phoenix), Daniel Boatright (Kansas City), Paul Kennedy (Washington, D.C.), Gene Ryu (Los Angeles) and Jean Schmidt (New York) as new members of its Board of Directors.
BPE LAW GROUP: 2019 Employment Law Update
As is the case every year, there are several changes that came into effect in the new year regarding employment.
MORGAN LEWIS: Morgan Lewis Partner Neeraj Arora Named Among Most Influential Minority Lawyers in LA
he Los Angeles Business Journal has named Morgan Lewis partner Neeraj Arora as one of the Most Influential Minority Attorneys in Los Angeles.
BLANK ROME: Blank Rome Welcomes New Finance Associate in Los Angeles
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Steven E. Economou has joined the Firm’s Los Angeles office as an associate in the Finance, Restructuring, and Bankruptcy group, which also welcomed associate Philip Guffy in New York earlier this month.
J&J star witness says company stuck with talc in baby powder because they believed it safe
A top corporate spokesman for Johnson & Johnson contended that the company did not abandon talc in baby powder in favor of corn starch because company officials believed talc was safe.
Driver seeks damages over rear-end collision at San Francisco intersection
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman alleges she was injured in a collision in San Francisco when another driver rear-ended her vehicle.