News from June 2019
June 3: Alameda County Superior Court docket for wrongful termination cases
The following cases categorized as "wrongful termination" cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on June 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 31: Alameda County Superior Court docket for other employment cases
The following cases categorized as "other employment" cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on May 31. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on June 7: Rashid Maker vs Insulation Distributors Inc.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Rashid Maker against Insulation Distributors Inc. on June 7: 'Complaint-Other Employment Filed'
Court activity on June 7: Juan De Horta Acevedo vs American Residential Services LLC
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Juan De Horta Acevedo against American Residential Services LLC on June 7: 'Complaint-Other Employment Filed'
Court activity on June 7: Richard Limas vs Basco Drywall & Painting Co.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Richard Limas against Basco Drywall & Painting Co., Calaveras Asbestos Ltd., Foster Wheeler LLC, General Electric Company and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company on June 7: 'Complaint Asbestos Filed'
Court activity on June 7: Jovan Tadic vs Manija Wais Kam
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jovan Tadic against Manija Wais Kam and Alex Wakili on June 7: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
June 3: Alameda County Superior Court docket for product liability cases
The following cases categorized as "product liability" cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on June 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on June 7: Hector Cabrera vs Frederick Kao
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Hector Cabrera against Frederick Kao, Frank Loui, Scottish Rite Temple Association and Scottish Rite Valley Of Oakland on June 7: 'Complaint-Wrongful Termination Filed'
Court activity on June 6: Starch Concrete Inc. vs Pacific Gas & Electric Company
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Starch Concrete Inc. against Pacific Gas & Electric Company and Turner Construction Co. on June 6: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
Court activity on June 7: Raymond-northern California Inc. vs Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Raymond-northern California Inc. against Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc. and Xl Construction Corp. on June 7: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
Court activity on June 6: Mulumebet Spence vs Community Child Care Coordinating Council of Alameda County
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Mulumebet Spence against Community Child Care Coordinating Council of Alameda County on June 6: 'Complaint-Wrongful Termination Filed'
Civil Justice Association of California applauds decision regarding cancer warning for coffee
California lawsuit reform advocates are welcoming a recent decision by the state's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment that warning labels are not needed for coffee after it determined there was no significant risk that trace amounts of a chemical in the beverage causes cancer.
Suit against Toyota over allegedly defective soy-based wiring insulation dismissed
SACRAMENTO – Toyota was granted a motion to dismiss a complaint over allegations the auto manufacturer used soy-based wire coating in Lexus vehicles' wiring harnesses that attracted rodents and caused damages to the plaintiffs' vehicles.
Dodge Durango manufacturer to go to trial next month over allegedly defective Totally Integrated Power Module
BAKERSFIELD – On May 28, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California announced that a man’s claims concerning the alleged defects in a 2012 Dodge Durango are going to trial this summer.
Counselor won't have to testify in client's wrongful termination case against Roadrunner Intermodal Services
FRESNO – A therapist will not have to comply with a subpoena for him to appear at a deposition and to produce confidential records in an ongoing wrongful termination lawsuit.
L.A. attorney faces suspension after failed disciplinary recommendation appeal
SAN FRANCISCO – Los Angeles attorney Sheen Myong Na faces suspension and probation following a May 16 California Supreme Court order over alleged misconduct in four client matters, according to a recent report issued by the State Bar of California and court documents.
Los Angeles attorney reciprocally disciplined in California after allegedly violating client confidences
SAN FRANCISCO – Los Angeles attorney Maria Adriana Sanford faces reciprocal stayed suspension and probation following a May 16 California Supreme Court order over allegations she violated client confidences, according to a recent report issued by the State Bar of California and court documents.
Santa Monica attorney faces suspension, probation for allegedly accepting settlement offers for dead client
SAN FRANCISCO – Santa Monica attorney Edmond Elias Salem faces suspension and probation following a May 16 California Supreme Court order over allegations he settled a case on behalf of a deceased client, according to a recent report issued by the State Bar of California and court documents.
LIEFF CABRASER HEIMANN BERNSTEIN: Lieff Cabraser Named as Finalist for 2019 Public Justice Trial Lawyer of the Year Award
We are proud to announce that Lieff Cabraser’s State Farm case team has been named finalists for the 2019 Public Justice Trial Lawyer of the Year Award.
LITTLER MENDELSON: Littler Attorneys Recognized Among Nation’s Most Powerful Employment Attorneys
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is pleased to announce that several of its attorneys have been selected by Human Resource Executive® and Lawdragon for the 2019 annual rankings guide.