News from February 2019
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance seeks more than $1,300 from Impark Pacific Parking
SAN FRANCISCO – An insurance company is seeking the recovery of costs it paid to its insured over a collision that occurred in San Francisco.
Driver seeks damages over San Francisco collision
SAN FRANCISCO – A man is seeking damages from a driver over a rear-end collision in San Francisco.
Family Chiropractic Clinic patient files suit over allegations of negligent care
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco County man alleges a chiropractor failed to order diagnostic studies to rule out underlying conditions during treatment.
Fresno County woman alleges ex-husband's false statements led to job termination
FRESNO – A Fresno County woman alleges her ex-husband and made false statements that caused her to lose her job.
Imperial Tea Court, others named in suit over fall allegedly caused by liquid on floor
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman alleges she was injured at Imperial Tea Court in a fall caused by a liquid on the floor.
Former employee alleges The Pep Boys Manny Moe & Jack of California violated labor codes
FRESNO – A former employee of an auto service garage alleges he was not provided itemized wage statements in violation of state labor codes.
Client files suit alleging professional negligence against law firm Niesar & Vestal
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman alleges an attorney and a San Francisco law firm gave her incorrect and incompetent advice.
Amco Insurance seeks damages from LG Electronics USA over allegations defective washer caused fire
FRESNO – An insurance company alleges a defective washing machine caused a fire at a Fresno property.
Bullivant Houser Bailey alleges client owes nearly $900,000 for legal services
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco law firm alleges a Berkeley man failed it pay it in full for its services.
Yellow Cab of San Francisco passenger alleges cab struck her, caused her to fall and fracture wrist
SAN FRANCISCO – A Yellow Cab passenger alleges she was injured when the cab struck her before she could safely move out of the way.
LITTLER MENDELSON: Andrea R. Ortega Selected as National Employment Law Council Academy Fellow
Andrea R. Ortega, an attorney at Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has been selected as an academy fellow by the National Employment Law Council (NELC).
THOMPSON COBURN: Jennifer Post named among the ‘Most Influential Minority Attorneys in Los Angeles’ for 2019
For the second year in a row, the Los Angeles Business Journal has named Thompson Coburn partner Jennifer Post to its 2019 list of the “Most Influential Minority Attorneys in Los Angeles.”
Into fifth week of J&J talc trial, sides continue to spar over testing of baby powder
ALAMEDA – Under questioning by a defense attorney on Monday a witness appearing on behalf of plaintiff Terry Leavitt said documents on test results for asbestos in Johnson & Johnson baby powder had been “fabricated,” information in the early 1970’s left out to make it seem no asbestos had been found.
PILLBURY WINTHROP LLP: World Trademark Review Ranks Pillsbury IP Lawyers and Firm Among the Best
In its recently released guide, World Trademark Review named Pillsbury a top trademark practice in California and singled out Richard Kirkpatrick, Vijay Toke, Edward Cavazos and Patrick Jennings as leading practitioners in the field.
DLA PIPER: DLA Piper's Miles Cooley and Rockard "Rocky" Delgadillo named Most Influential Minority Attorneys by the Los Angeles Business Journal
DLA Piper is pleased to announce that two Los Angeles-based partners have been named by the Los Angeles Business Journal to the 2019 Most Influential Minority Attorney list.
SEYFARTH SHAW LLP: Seyfarth Hires Labor and Employment Litigator Richard Chen in Los Angeles
Seyfarth Shaw LLP announced today the arrival of partner Richard Y. Chen to the Labor & Employment department in Los Angeles - Century City.
Court activity on Feb. 11: Katrin Silvestro vs Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Katrin Silvestro against Kaiser Foundation Hospitals on Feb. 11: 'Complaint-Other Employment Filed'
Court activity on Feb. 11: Ashley Emery vs A California Domestic Nonprofit Planting Justice
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ashley Emery against A California Domestic Nonprofit Planting Justice and South East Personnel Leasing Inc. on Feb. 11: 'Complaint-Wrongful Termination Filed'
Feb. 11: 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 Feb. 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Feb. 11
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on Feb. 11 in the suits below: