News from March 2019
Great American Assurance fails to prove it is free from duty to indemnify policyholders in wrongful death case
SAN FRANCISCO – On March 11, Great American Assurance Co. failed to prove it did not owe a home care business indemnity and defense in a wrongful death and negligence case.
Court denies dismissal of J. Barbour & Sons from Levi's trademark suit
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California has denied a defendant's motion to dismiss a suit against it filed by Levi Strauss & Co. over allegations of trademark infringement.
When it comes to Roundup and cancer, everybody's lobbying the regulators
The federal jury that this week ordered Monsanto to pay $80 million for allegedly causing a man’s cancer likely was swayed by internal documents suggesting the unit of Bayer AG had improperly influenced regulators to keep its Roundup weedkiller from being classified a carcinogen.
March 28: 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 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on March 28
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on March 28 in the suits below:
Court activity on March 28: Streamline Painting & Decorating Inc. vs Donny CHU Construction Inc.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Streamline Painting & Decorating Inc. against Donny CHU Construction Inc. on March 28: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
March 28: 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 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on March 28: Dennis F. Deniega vs Peter Dds Lyu
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Dennis F. Deniega against Peter Dds Lyu on March 28: 'Complaint-Wrongful Termination Filed'
Court activity on March 28: Frank Fernandez vs Confluent Medical Technologies
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Frank Fernandez against Confluent Medical Technologies on March 28: 'Complaint-Other Employment Filed'
Court activity on March 28: James Cunningham vs Jessie Depuglia
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by James Cunningham against Jessie Depuglia and Peter Depuglia on March 28: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
Court activity on March 28: Alik Lee vs Richard Allen
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Alik Lee against Richard Allen, Veronica Padilla and Regents Of The University Of California on March 28: 'Complaint-Wrongful Termination Filed'
March 28: 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 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on March 28: Briana Rivera vs Coco Properties LLC
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Briana Rivera and Rosalio Trujillo Rivera against Coco Properties LLC on March 28: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
Court activity on March 28: Nader Eghtesad vs General Motors LLC
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Nader Eghtesad against General Motors LLC on March 28: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
Court activity on March 28: Bobby Pierce II vs California Department of Transportation
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Bobby Pierce II against California Department of Transportation on March 28: 'Complaint-Other Employment Filed'
Court activity on March 28: Patricia Travis vs Elizabeth Ann Williams
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Patricia Travis against Elizabeth Ann Williams on March 28: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
Trial in Santa Monica mesothelioma case settles two days into case
SANTA MONICA - A trial to decide if plaintiff Gail Koretoff should be awarded damages for the Jonson & Johnson baby powder she claimed was contaminated with asbestos causing her to develop mesothelioma was settled out of court on Wednesday after only two days of deliberations.
Federal jury awards Roundup plaintiff $80.5 million in second trial phase
For the second time in less than a year Monsanto was hammered by a federal jury who found that their product Roundup caused cancer, making them liable for over $80 million in damages.
March 26: Superior Court of California for San Francisco County docket for business tort cases
The following cases categorized as "business tort" cases were on the docket in the Superior Court of California for San Francisco County on March 26. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 26: Superior Court of California for San Francisco County docket for petition for forfeiture/asset forfeiture cases
The following cases categorized as "petition for forfeiture/asset forfeiture" cases were on the docket in the Superior Court of California for San Francisco County on March 26. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: