News from May 2019
Plaintiff lawyer casts mineralogist witness for Johnson & Johnson as talc industry mouthpiece
OAKLAND – Plaintiff attorneys on Wednesday sought to portray a mineralogist expert witness for Johnson & Johnson as a paid professional hireling of the talc industry in a trial of a case alleging the company’s baby powder caused a woman’s mesothelioma.
Amazon granted dismissal of former manager's FLSA claims over overtime pay
OAKLAND – Amazon was partially granted its motion to dismiss a suit over allegations it failed to pay a worker overtime in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act and sections of the California Labor Code.
CJAC supports bills clarifying California Consumer Privacy Act before it takes effect
SACRAMENTO – With Internet privacy becoming a major concern across the country, many eyes are looking west in the direction of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The first of its kind bill, which was hastily pushed through legislation last year, is set to take effect at the turn of the year; but many around the Golden State are left with more questions than answers.
Tensions run high in OK opioid trial Thursday; State focuses on risk data J&J relied on
NORMAN, Okla. (Legal Newsline) - Tensions ran high in court Thursday as the Oklahoma opioid trial continued, with defense attorney Larry Ottoway objecting throughout the day to opposing counsel's line of questioning directed at defense witness, business director for Janssen Pharmaceuticals Kimberly Deem-Eshleman.
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on May 21
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on May 21 in the suits below:
May 22: Alameda County Superior Court docket for mass tort cases
The following cases categorized as "mass tort" cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on May 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 22: Alameda County Superior Court docket for toxic tort/environmental cases
The following cases categorized as "toxic tort/environmental" cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on May 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on May 28: Nivana Horsley vs Progressive Insurance
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Nivana Horsley against Progressive Insurance and United Financial Casualty on May 28: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
May 21: 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 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 22: 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 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 23: Alameda County Superior Court docket for breach of contract/warranty cases
The following cases categorized as "breach of contract/warranty" cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on May 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 21: Alameda County Superior Court docket for asbestos cases
The following cases categorized as "asbestos" cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on May 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on May 22
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on May 22 in the suits below:
Court activity on May 29: William Abbatoy vs Confluent Medical Technologies Inc.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by William Abbatoy against Confluent Medical Technologies Inc. on May 29.
May 21: Alameda County Superior Court docket for professional negligence cases
The following cases categorized as "professional negligence" cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on May 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on May 29: Margarita Cutsinger vs Greg Mosher
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Margarita Cutsinger against Greg Mosher and Sabah International Inc. on May 29: 'Complaint-Wrongful Termination Filed'
May 21: 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 May 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 22: 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 May 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Federal judge says United States Liability Insurance obligated to cover legal fees
SAN DIEGO – A federal judge has weighed in on whether an insurance policy should cover legal fees as damages or a loss.
May 22: 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 May 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: