News from January 2019
LEWIS BRISBOIS: Alecia Walter-Hinds and Keri Bush to present at DRI's women in Law Seminar
Orange County Partner Keri L. Bush and New York Partner Alecia Walters-Hinds will participate in a panel discussion at the DRI’s Women in the Law seminar taking place January 23 - 25 at the Hotel Del Coronado.
CAFFARELLI & ASSOCIATES: Alejandro Caffarelli to Speak at 2019 ABA ADR Midwinter Meeting
Alejandro Caffarelli is scheduled to speak at the American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law ADR in Labor and Employment Law Committee midwinter meeting, currently scheduled for February 15-17 in Coronado, California.
Patient alleges Adventist Health Feather River, others failed to diagnose condition
OROVILLE – A suit has been filed against two medical facilities and individuals in Butte County by a patient who alleges their negligence resulted in amputation.
Jan. 22: 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 Jan. 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Contra Costa County alleges former son-in-law owes more than $70,000
SAN FRANCISCO – A Contra Costa County resident alleges her former son-in-law failed to repay her for an investment she made.
Uber passenger files suit against company, driver and individual over battery allegations
SAN FRANCISCO – An Uber rider has filed suit against a driver, the ride-hailing company and another passenger over allegations of battery.
Court activity on Jan. 22: 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 Jan. 22: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Jan. 22
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on Jan. 22 in the suits below:
Father, guardian file suit against Saint Agnes Medical Center over medication allegedly given to patient
FRESNO – A father and a guardian of a woman in her 30s have filed a suit against a Fresno County hospital over allegations she was administered the wrong medical and suffered injuries.
Individuals seek to establish court-supervised medical monitoring for a class affected by Camp Fire
OROVILLE – Three individuals who allege they were exposed to smoke or contaminants during or after the Camp Fire are seeking to establish court-supervised medical monitoring for themselves and others.
California jury awards $1.63 million in case against BNSF after plaintiff had rejected $50K settlement
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Just weeks after rejecting a $50,000 pre-trial settlement offer from his former employer in a personal injury suit, one-time California maintenance worker David Arizaga walked away on Jan. 10 with a $1.63 million verdict against BNSF Railway Co.
Man blames forklift at CVS location for fall, alleged injuries
SAN FRANCISCO – A man alleges a forklift at a CVS in San Francisco caused him to fall.
Motorist who allegedly entered Butte County intersection against a red light blamed for collision
OROVILLE – A Butte County woman alleges she was injured in a collision in the county caused by a driver who disobeyed a red traffic signal.
Man alleges he sustained burn to his leg because of negligence of Enloe Medical Center
OROVILLE – A couple is seeking damages from a Butte County medical facility over allegations the husband sustained a burn to his leg.
Couple files legal malpractice suit against Mitchell Law Firm, others over handling of claim
SAN FRANCISCO – A couple is seeking damages from a San Francisco law firm over allegations its negligence caused them to lose their legal right to take action.
San Francisco property sellers allege buyer failed to pay note, deed of trust
SAN FRANCISCO – Three sellers of a San Francisco property allege the buyer failed to pay the note and deed of trust.
NFIB seeks to avoid retroactive application of contractor-employee ruling
The National Federation of Independent Business’ Small Business Legal Center has filed an amicus brief urging a federal judge to affirm a district court’s limited liabilities ruling in a suit brought to establish the standard for determining if a Grubhub food delivery driver classifies as an independent contractor or an employee of the company.
Appeals Court sides with Transportation Department in land dispute over highway improvements
A landowner who sued for Fifth Amendment violations by the Department of Transportation, which allegedly occupied a strip of land without compensation, has suffered a loss in court.
Appeals court upholds summary judgement in favor of supplement makers advertising cardiovascular health benefits
A vitamin maker accused of mislabeling its products and falsely advertising health claims has obtained a victory in court.
Appeals Court affirms dismissal of Applied Underwriters' trademark infringement case over webcast seminar
A financial services company claiming that its trademarks have been used as a title for a webcast seminar and in promotion materials has suffered a loss in court.