News from January 2019
Court activity on Jan. 4: Joseph Oguejiofor vs Livermore Toyota
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Joseph Oguejiofor against Livermore Toyota and Gus Segura on Jan. 4: 'Complaint-Wrongful Termination Filed'
Woman alleges Walmart wrongfully terminated her, seeks reinstatement
FRESNO – A Fresno County woman alleges she was wrongfully terminated from her position with Walmart because it perceived her as disabled.
Consumer alleges Chevrolet Malibu has engine defects, seeks replacement of vehicle
FRESNO – A Clovis consumer alleges a used vehicle he purchased from a Fresno County dealership has defects and is seeking either replacement of or restitution for the vehicle.
Court activity on Jan. 4: Samuel D King vs Ford Motor Company
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Samuel D King against Ford Motor Company on Jan. 4: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
Court activity on Jan. 4: Adrian Gonzalez vs Pacific Steel Casting Comany LLC
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Adrian Gonzalez against Pacific Steel Casting Comany LLC on Jan. 4: 'Complaint-Wrongful Termination Filed'
Tenant of Fresno property alleges unit is unsanitary
FRESNO – A tenant of a Fresno unit alleges that the property owners failed to repair unsanitary conditions.
Default judgment recommended in lawsuit against Vanderbilt Commercial Lending
Plaintiffs claim that the company breached a contract and failed to follow through with a loan to fund a construction project.
Court denies motion to reconsider case against The Money Store
Plaintiffs brought a class-action lawsuit claiming the company has fraudulent lending practices.
Westlake Village attorney faces disbarment over 5 counts of misconduct
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) – Longtime Westlake Village attorney Ira Cohen faces disbarment by default following a recently announced California State Bar Court recommendation on misconduct charges.
Santa Monica attorney faces suspension for allegedly accepting settlement offers for dead client
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) – Santa Monica attorney Edmond Elias Salem faces disbarment following a recently announced California State Bar Court recommendation over allegations he settled a case on behalf of a deceased client.
CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Becerra Recovers $148.7 Million for California in Settlement with Wells Fargo Over Deceiving Consumers
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra joined a $575 million nationwide settlement with Wells Fargo, recovering $148.7 million for California, because of the bank’s systematic misconduct exploiting its own customers.
Driver alleges he was assaulted by another motorist after collision in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO – A man alleges that a driver struck his vehicle and then assaulted him.
Former employee alleges Stericycle terminated her because of medical leave request
FRESNO – A woman alleges her disability was a factor her in termination from a Ventura County company.
Woman alleges hole in San Francisco courtyard caused injuries
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman alleges she was injured because of poorly maintained courtyard in San Francisco
Widow files wrongful death suit against Golden Living Center Clovis, others
FRESNO – A widow alleges the failure of medical entities to administer medication to her late husband while in their care contributed to his death.
San Diego attorney faces possible suspension over Las Vegas disorderly conduct conviction
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — San Diego attorney David Leon Speckman faces possible suspension following a recently announced California State Bar Court recommendation regarding his misdemeanor conviction for disorderly conduct in Las Vegas.
Longtime Bakersfield attorney faces suspension over alleged ethical violations
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Longtime Bakersfield attorney Gregory Henrick Mitts faces possible suspension following a recently announced California State Bar Court recommendation over 12 counts of misconduct in three separate client matters and a probation condition.
San Diego attorney faces disbarment over 19 counts of misconduct
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — San Diego attorney Steele Nicolson Gillaspey faces possible disbarment by default following a recently announced California State Bar Court recommendation over 19 counts of alleged misconduct in three underlying matters.
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Jan. 3
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on Jan. 3 in the suits below:
Court activity on Jan. 3: Antonio Perez vs Borg-warner Corp.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Antonio Perez against Borg-warner Corp., CBS Corp., CSK Auto Inc., Genuine Parts Company (individually and A/K/A/ Napa Auto Parts, Honeywell International Inc., Kaiser Gypsum Company Inc., Kelly-moore Paint Company Inc., Parker-hannifin Corp., Soco-lynch Corp., The Pep Boys Manny Moe & Jack Of California and Union Carbide Corp. on Jan. 3: 'Complaint Asbestos Filed'.