News from March 2019
Jury finds Roundup was substantial factor in causing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma; But Bayer stands by product heading into phase 2
After nearly a week of deliberation, a San Francisco federal jury found that the Monsanto product Roundup was a “substantial factor” in causing a Northern California man’s non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on March 19
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on March 19 in the suits below:
March 19: 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 March 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on March 19: Irvin Farriot vs TPG Capital Corp.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Irvin Farriot against TPG Capital Corp. on March 19: 'Complaint-Wrongful Termination Filed'
Court activity on March 19: Norman Goolsby vs San Leandro Dodge
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Norman Goolsby against San Leandro Dodge on March 19: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
Court activity on March 19: Steven Sanchez vs Gruma Corp.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Steven Sanchez against Gruma Corp. and Mission Foods Corp. on March 19: 'Complaint-Other Employment Filed'
March 19: Alameda County Superior Court docket for wrongful termination cases
The following wrongful termination-related cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on March 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 19: 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 March 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Holland & Knight Grows Litigation Practice on West Coast
Holland & Knight announced today that Ashley L. Shively has joined the firm as a partner in its West Coast Litigation Group. Ms. Shively, who will reside in the San Francisco office, previously was a partner at Reed Smith.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Holland & Knight’s Chelsea Maclean Honored as One of San Francisco’s Top 40 Young Leaders
Holland & Knight issued the following announcement on March 14.Holland & Knight Partner Chelsea Maclean has been named to the San Francisco Business Times 2019 "40 Under 40" list. Now in its eighth year, the San Francisco Business Times "40 Under 40" list highlights the Bay Area's best and brightest young business and community leaders.
LEWIS BRISBOIS: Steven Gatley to Speak at Kala Labor & Employment Seminar
Los Angeles Partner Steven G. Gatley will speak at the 2019 Labor & Employment Seminar hosted by the Korean American Logistics Association (KALA) on Tuesday, March 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Torrance, California.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF CALIFORNIA: Sacramento Area Pain Clinic and Its Owner to Pay $860,000 to Settle Allegations of Improper MediCal Billings
Advanced Pain Diagnostic & Solutions Inc. and owner Kayvan Haddadan, M.D. have agreed to pay $860,000 to resolve allegations that the clinics violated the federal False Claims Act by knowingly submitting claims for reimbursement to California’s Medi‑Cal program for services rendered by a provider who was excluded from participation in the Medi-Cal program, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.
Summary judgment awarded to Noble House Hotels and Resorts over restaurant surcharge case
SAN DIEGO – Judge Michael M. Anello of the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of California awarded summary judgment in favor of the operator of four San Diego restaurants in a suit over a surcharge added to guest checks.
Court activity on March 18: FMS Projects Inc. vs Sarah Roitman
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by FMS Projects Inc. against Sarah Roitman and Thomas Roitman on March 18: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
March 18: 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 March 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on March 18: Meghan De Matteo vs Ford Motor Corp.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Meghan De Matteo, Richard De Matteo and Herbert Palacios against Ford Motor Corp. on March 18: 'Complaint-Product Liability Filed'
CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Becerra Announces Multistate Settlements Targeting “No-Poach” Policies that Harm Workers
California Attorney General issued the following announcement on March 12.alifornia Attorney General Xavier Becerra today announced that the State of California, as part of a multistate effort, has entered into agreements with four major fast food companies that prohibit those franchise corporations from continuing to employ “no-poach” policies.
March 18: Alameda County Superior Court docket for product liability cases
The following product liability-related cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on March 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on March 18
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on March 18 in the suits below:
March 15: Superior Court of California for San Francisco County docket for contract/warranty cases
The following cases categorized as "contract/warranty" cases were on the docket in the Superior Court of California for San Francisco County on March 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: