News from January 2019
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Jan. 14
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on Jan. 14 in the suits below:
LIEFF CABRASER HEIMANN BERNSTEIN: Melissa Gardner Promoted to Partner
Lieff Cabraser Heimann and Bernstein issued the following announcement on Jan. 2.We are proud to announce that Melissa Gardner has been promoted to partner at Lieff Cabraser.
HEPLERBROOM: Nickelson and Johnson Speaking at DRI Conference
Rebecca Nickelson and Amy Johnson will be among the speakers at DRI’s Women in the Law Conference, which is being held in Coronado, California, on January 23-29.
MOLSBY & BORDNER LLP: Former business partners now engaged in business litigation
Entrepreneurial partnerships are often risky business.
FARELLA BRAUN MARTEL LLP: San Francisco Supervisor Katy Tang Joins Farella Braun + Martel LLP
Regional legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel announces that Katy Tang will join the firm’s Real Estate and Land Use Department as a Land Use Specialist.
LOCKE LORD LLP: Locke Lord Strengthens West Coast Public Finance Capabilities With Addition of Attorney Juan Redín in Los Angeles
Juan Redín has joined Locke Lord’s Los Angeles office as Senior Counsel in the Firm’s premier, nationally recognized Public Finance Practice Group.
Damages sought from two drivers over San Francisco auto accident
SAN FRANCISCO – Three individuals are seeking damages from two drivers over a San Francisco collision.
Man alleges driver distracted by taking photographs backed into him with vehicle in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO – A man alleges a woman was distracted by taking photos and backed into him with her vehicle in San Francisco.
Consumer alleges Therapy Stores failed to include required Proposition 65 warnings on products
SAN FRANCISCO – A consumer alleges the sellers of vinyl-covered products failed to warn of the products' purported health hazards.
Rider files suit against Uber over allegations of assault and battery
SAN FRANCISCO – A rider has filed a suit against Uber over allegations she was assaulted by a driver.
Suit filed against contractor doing business in San Francisco County over fraud allegations
SAN FRANCISCO – A contractor doing business in San Francisco County is alleged to have misrepresented himself as a duly licensed general contractor.
Tikal patron seeks damages over stabbing at bar
SAN FRANCISCO – A patron of San Francisco bar is seeking damages from the owner and operator of the premises after he was stabbed.
Tenants allege landlords of San Francisco property illegally locked them out
SAN FRANCISCO – The tenants of a San Francisco property allege they were forcibly removed from the unit without just cause or due process.
West Covina attorney faces possible suspension for misconduct in divorce case
SAN FRANCISCO — West Covina attorney Gabriel Castellanos faces a possible mostly stayed suspension following a recently announced California State Bar Court recommendation over seven counts of misconduct in a single matter.
Jan. 11: 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 Jan. 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
San Francisco man files suit against GRC Roofing over fire at premises
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco man is seeking damages from a roofing company over a fire.
Consumer alleges Toss Designs failed to warn of hazards of chemical in vinyl pencil cases
SAN FRANCISCO – A consumer alleges a manufacturer failed to warn of the hazards of exposure to a chemical in its vinyl pencil cases purportedly known to the state of California as one that can cause cancer.
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Jan. 11
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on Jan. 11 in the suits below:
Court activity on Jan. 11: Lisa Renee Henderson vs Amalgamated Transit Union Local 192
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Lisa Renee Henderson against Amalgamated Transit Union Local 192 on Jan. 11: 'Complaint Fraud Filed'
Jan. 11: Alameda County Superior Court docket for fraud cases
The following fraud-related cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on Jan. 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: