News from June 2019
Closing arguments heard in Schmitz mesothelioma trial, J&J lawyers argue disease was spontaneous
OAKLAND – Closing arguments were heard Monday in a trial over allegations that Johnson & Johnson baby powder and a face powder product called Cashmere Bouquet produced by Colgate-Palmolive caused a woman’s mesothelioma.
MAYER BROWN: Mayer Brown associate Alexander Davis named an “Outstanding Young Lawyer” by LACBA
Mayer Brown announced that Los Angeles-based associate Alexander Davis has received the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA)’s “Outstanding Young Lawyer” award in the Real Property Section at its recent award ceremony.
BALLARD SPAHR LLP: The Legal 500 2019 U.S. Edition Ranks Ballard Spahr Practices and Lawyers for National Strength
Fifteen Ballard Spahr practice areas have been recognized for national strength in the 2019 rankings by The Legal 500.
Suit against Flagstar Bank over interest reporting on mortgage tossed by federal judge
SAN JOSE – A federal judge has granted a bank's motion to dismiss several claims of a breach of contract case filed by a homeowner over a bank's reporting of interest on her mortgage for tax purposes.
Court says U.S. cannot be sued for negligent tree maintenance in suit filed after tree fell on camper's tent
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California recently dismissed a a negligent tree maintenance claim against the United States after a tree fell at an Army Corps of Engineers campsite at the Lake Mendocino Recreation Area.
ScanX granted motion to dismiss breach of contract dispute with Carlson Produce
SAN JOSE – Rock Clapper, the president of ScanX, prevailed in a breach of contract claim against him and the company in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division.
Judge denies request to amend truck warranty lawsuit against FCA US over Dodge Ram
FRESNO – A federal judge denied a request to amend a complaint in a vehicle warranty lawsuit.
Judge won't let pension co-trustees add emotional distress claims against Pension Benefit Guaranty
SAN DIEGO – A federal judge has rejected the request of pension co-trustees to amend filings in a dispute with a government agency.
Judge dismisses fired workers' complaint against Verizon over severance pay
SAN JOSE – A federal judge has dismissed a breach of contract claim Verizon Communications faced from former employees.
Westland Water District denies violating any state law over potential raising of Shasta Dam
REDDING – A California water district is disputing claims made in lawsuit filed by Attorney General Xavier Becerra that it is violating state laws over a dam project.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Time Warner Cable and Charter Communications to Pay $99,500 to Settle EEOC Disability Lawsuit
Time Warner Cable, Inc. and Charter Communications, Inc. agreed to pay $99,500 and provide other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced.
GREENBERG TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig’s Susan L. Heller Recognized as One of Managing IP’s ‘Top 250 Women in IP’
Susan L. Heller of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been named among the “Top 250 Women in IP” by Managing Intellectual Property.
GREENBERG TRAURIG: 32 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Listed as IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property
Managing Intellectual Property Magazine recognized 32 attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as ‘IP Stars.’
Court activity on May 31: Saleem M Salimi vs Tech Inception Inc.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Saleem M Salimi against Tech Inception Inc. on May 31: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
Court activity on May 31: Edward Smith vs Kaiser Permanente
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Edward Smith against Kaiser Permanente on May 31: 'Complaint-Wrongful Termination Filed'
Court activity on May 31: Robert F. Fairley vs Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Robert F. Fairley against Kaiser Foundation Hospitals on May 31: 'Complaint-Other Employment Filed'
Court activity on May 31: Terra Tech Corp. vs Accelerated Growth Solutions LLC
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Terra Tech Corp. against Accelerated Growth Solutions LLC and Conor Guckian on May 31: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
Court activity on May 31: Mark Nelson vs Housing Authority of the City of Oakland
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Mark Nelson against Housing Authority of the City of Oakland on May 31: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
Court activity on May 31: Scott Davis vs Red Bull North America Inc.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Scott Davis against Red Bull North America Inc. on May 31: 'Complaint-Wrongful Termination Filed'
May 31: Superior Court of California for San Francisco County docket for sister state judgment cases
The following cases categorized as "sister state judgment" cases were on the docket in the Superior Court of California for San Francisco County on May 31. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: