News from February 2019
San Francisco resident alleges man struck him with fists, heavy weapon on sidewalk
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco man has filed suit against two other San Francisco residents over an alleged assault.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF CALIFORNIA: Sierra Pacific Mortgage Agrees to Pay $3.67 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Related to the FHA Loan Program
U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced that Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company Inc. (SPM), a national mortgage lender headquartered in Folsom, has agreed to pay the United States $3,670,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by falsely certifying compliance with Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance requirements in connection with certain loans.
CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Becerra Announces Sentencing in $4 Million Southern California Mortgage Fraud Scheme
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced the sentencing of Prakashumar ("Kash") Bhakta for operating a mortgage fraud scheme throughout Southern California and the Inland Empire that preyed on homeowners facing foreclosure.
Court denies in limine motions on window-installation injury case
A window manufacturer that was sued by a man injured by one of its products after a faulty installation has suffered a loss in court.
Defense attorney for J&J debunks separation method in mesothelioma trial
ALAMEDA – Attorneys defending Johnson & Johnson in the trial of a woman suing the company for allegedly causing her mesothelioma attempted to blunt criticism J&J failed to use a more comprehensive heavy-liquid testing method for detecting asbestos in baby powder, saying the method was not foolproof.
As deadline looms for bill filing, fallout from Dynamex decision, arbitration on the watch list
SACRAMENTO - Bills barring mandatory arbitration in employment disputes are likely to be filed ahead of next week's deadline for introduction of proposed legislation in the California legislature, according to a group that campaigns against what it believes is excessive litigation.
Feb. 15: 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. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Judge grants summary judgment to Techtronic Industries in case over alleged saw injuries
SAN FRANCISCO – A district court judge has vacated an early judgment and issued a new one against two individuals who filed a negligence complaint against Techtronic Industries North over injuries alleged caused by a saw.
Feb. 15: 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. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Feb. 15
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on Feb. 15 in the suits below:
Court activity on Feb. 15: Keith Culpepper Jr vs American Water Heater Service Inc.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Keith Culpepper Jr, Tri Doan, Jose Escano, Aaron Hinkle, Michael Martinez, Ivan Rivera and Eric Thayn against American Water Heater Service Inc. and Steve Mills on Feb. 15: 'Complaint-Other Employment Filed'
Court activity on Feb. 15: Bonilla Gumercindo vs American Transportation Services
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Bonilla Gumercindo against American Transportation Services, Bayside Marine, Alan Reyno and Bobby Reyno on Feb. 15: 'Complaint-Wrongful Termination Filed'
Oracle International denied motion to supplement expert reports in case against Hewlett Packard
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal judge has denied a motion for a plaintiff to supplement expert reports in a copyright infringement case, stating it would "unreasonably burden the court."
Feb. 15: 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. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Feb. 15: Creditors Adjustment Bureau vs Sam Wing Construction Inc.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Creditors Adjustment Bureau against Sam Wing Construction Inc. on Feb. 15: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
Feb. 15: 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. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court grants motion for preliminary approval of class action settlement with T-Mobile
SAN FRANCISCO – A former T-Mobile employee who sued the company alleging violations of labor laws has obtained an approval for a settlement in his class action suit.
Court activity on Feb. 15: Xiang ("Ian") Phd Gu vs Retrovascular Inc.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Xiang ("Ian") Phd Gu against Retrovascular Inc. on Feb. 15: 'Complaint-Wrongful Termination Filed'
Court activity on Feb. 15: George C. McLauchlan vs American Biltrite Inc.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by George C. McLauchlan against American Biltrite Inc. on Feb. 15.
Federal judge denies motion to remand workers' class action suit against MetLife to state court
SAN FRANCISCO – Three California residents who worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and filed a class-action against MetLife for several labor law violations recently lost their bid to have the case moved back to state court.