News from December 2020
Court activity on Dec. 7: LVNV Funding LLC vs Fred M. Smith
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by LVNV Funding LLC against Fred M. Smith on Dec. 7: 'Clerk's Tickler On Consumer Credit Collections Case-Check For Filing Of Default Judgment Within 360 Days Of Filing Complaint'.
Court activity on Dec. 7: Bank of America, N.A. vs George Lewis Aguiar
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Bank of America, N.A. against George Lewis Aguiar on Dec. 7: 'Clerk's Tickler On Consumer Credit Collections Case-Check For Filing Of Default Judgment Within 360 Days Of Filing Complaint'.
CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Becerra Announces $210 Million Settlement Against Dish Network for Illegal Telemarketing
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced a $210 million multistate settlement against Dish Network (Dish), concluding an 11-year legal dispute over the company’s illegal telemarketing campaigns.
FDA COVID-19 vaccine approval expected this week; California readies for initial distribution
With U.S. FDA approval of a COVID-19 vaccine expected as soon as Dec. 10, state regulators are preparing for the first rollout of inoculations, though it remains unclear how many people will need to receive the vaccine before there is significant impact on community spread and virus restrictions.
California business community calls for further relief as new stay-at-home mandate takes effect; ‘Leaders should be talking to specific industries’
As California enacts regional stay-at-home orders to help prevent spread of COVID-19, concerns persist for businesses about making it through the pandemic without financial help, which Gov. Gavin Newsom sought to address with a $500 million grant initiative and tax relief.
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Greenberg Traurig Named Law Firm of The Year for Franchise Law in 2021 Edition of ‘Best Law Firms’
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was named Law Firm of the Year for Franchise Law in the 2021 edition of “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers. The publication only names one firm as Law Firm of the Year in selected nationally ranked practice areas.
Business group urges full consideration for U.S. Department of Labor Secretary
California’s recent issues with processing jobless benefits has prompted a local business group to take out a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal that questions whether state Labor Secretary Julie Su should be considered a candidate for U.S. Secretary of Labor.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.S. Department of Labor Recovers $90,508 in Back Wages for California Trucking Company Employees After Overtime Violations Found
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Kal Freight – an Ontario, California-based trucking company – has paid $90,508 in back wages to 16 employees for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) overtime requirements.
Court activity on Dec. 4: Unifund CCR, LLC vs Carson C. Fries
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Unifund CCR, LLC against Carson C. Fries on Dec. 4: 'Clerk's Tickler On Consumer Credit Collections Case-Check For Filing Of Default Judgment Within 360 Days Of Filing Complaint'.
Court activity on Dec. 4: Progressive Selectinsurance Company vs Beverlee A. Harrison
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Progressive Selectinsurance Company against Beverlee A. Harrison on Dec. 4: 'Check For Proof Of Service'.
Case activity for Faisal Malas vs unnamed defendants on Dec. 4
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Faisal Malas and Ryan Peterson against Cristina Jo Lairia, Gary Kibizoff and other unnamed defendants on Dec. 4.
Case activity for Kerri K. vs State of California on Nov. 17
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kerri K. against State of California on Nov. 17.
Case activity for Annabella Chin vs Eric Burns on Dec. 4
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Annabella Chin and Fei H Chin against Eric Burns and other unnamed defendants on Dec. 4.
Court activity on Nov. 18: Vanecia Brown vs Synctruck, LLC
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Courtney Gordon and Vanecia Brown against Amazon Fulfillment Services, Inc., Amazon Logistics, Inc. and Synctruck, LLC on Nov. 18: 'Order Granting Stipulation To File First Amended Complai Filed'.
Court activity on Dec. 2: Mitch Hoppe vs Teri Chavez
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Melrose Metal Products Inc. and Mitch Hoppe against Harry Hoppe, Hoppe Properties LLC and Teri Chavez on Dec. 2: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'.
Court activity on Dec. 2: Kerri K. vs State of California
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Kerri K. against State of California on Dec. 2.
Case activity for Lyn Rawles vs City and on Dec. 4
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lyn Rawles against City and, San Francisco Sheriff's Department and other unnamed defendants on Dec. 4.
Court activity on Dec. 4: Robin Dhue vs Hospital Couriers Nevada, LLC
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Robin Dhue against Hospital Couriers Nevada, LLC on Dec. 4: 'Further Case Management Conference'.
Case activity for Sunbelt Rentals Inc. vs unnamed defendants on Dec. 4
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sunbelt Rentals Inc. against Seton Pacific Construction and other unnamed defendants on Dec. 4.
Case activity for Practice Fusion Inc. vs Allied World on Dec. 4
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Practice Fusion Inc. against Allied World, Certain Underwriters, Freedom Specialty Insurance Company, Great American Insurance Company, Hiscox Insurance Company Inc., Rsui Indemnity Company, Starr Indemnity, USA Specialty Insurance Company and Wesco Insurance Company on Dec. 4.