News from April 2021
Court activity on April 26: Alicia Nunez vs Kimberly Cornelius
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Alicia Nunez against Kimberly Cornelius on April 26: 'Clerk's Tickler On Consumer Credit Collections Case-Check For Filing Of Default Judgment Within 360 Days Of Filing Complaint'.
April 19: Alameda County Superior Court docket for "product liability" cases
The following cases categorized as "product liability" were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on April 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on April 26: Pleasanton Ready Mix Concrete Inc. vs Anil Kumar
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Pleasanton Ready Mix Concrete Inc. against Anil Kumar on April 26: 'Court Trial-short Cause/2 Day(s)'.
Court activity on April 26: Easter Jestadt vs City of Concord
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Easter Jestadt against City of Concord, Save Mart Supermarkets, Scanlon Family California, LLC and The Save Mart Companies, Inc. on April 26: 'Jury Trial-long Cause/7 Day(s)'.
April 19: Alameda County Superior Court docket for "breach of contract/warranty" cases
The following cases categorized as "breach of contract/warranty" were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on April 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 19: Superior Court of California for San Francisco County docket for "business tort" cases
The following cases categorized as "business tort" were on the docket in the Superior Court of California for San Francisco County on April 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
New income tax hike could go to 16.8%; ‘Best path forward is for the Legislature to focus on helping employers create and maintain jobs’
Another proposal to increase taxes on California’s top wage earners closely resembles a similar measure that the Legislature declined to vote on last year.
Court activity on April 26: Creditors Adjustment Bureau Inc. vs BG Retail Group, LLC
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Creditors Adjustment Bureau Inc. against BG Retail Group, LLC on April 26: 'Clerk's Tickler On Consumer Credit Collections Case-Check For Proof Of Service Filed Within 180 Days Of Filing Complaint'.
Superior Court of California for San Francisco County: Actions Taken on April 19
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activity on April 19 in the suits below:
Case activity for American Express National Bank vs Betty Bowser on April 26
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by American Express National Bank against Betty Bowser on April 26.
Court activity on April 26: Alfredo Martin Merino Cotrina vs Michael Chang Do
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Alfredo Martin Merino Cotrina against Michael Chang Do, Muir Orthopaedic Specialists, Sequoia Surgical Pavilion, LLC and Surgery Partners, Inc. on April 26: 'Check For Proof Of Service'.
April 19: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "complaint" cases
The following cases categorized as "complaint" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on April 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
New legislation would prompt reform of California’s controversial PAGA statute
As new bills get debated this legislative session, key provisions to help small businesses have seen a measure of success, but questions remain about protections for them from frivolous litigation.
Civil justice group issues list of 2021 California ‘Triple Threat’ legislation
The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) has released a list of Triple Threat bills (link) pending before the state Legislature, an effort to make people aware of bills that will expand opportunities for frivolous litigation while increasing costs for consumers.
BALLARD SPAHR LLP: NAPABA Financial Services Network Privacy CLE
Virginia has joined California as only the second state to enact a comprehensive privacy law.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: How Calculating Damages Has Evolved in False Advertising and Product Defect Class Actions
Partner Jai Singh along with additional reputable Intellectual Property experts will be presenting his views at the NERA Insights webinar titled “How Calculating Damages Has Evolved in False Advertising and Product Defect Class Actions” on Tuesday, 27 April at 11:00 a.m. PDT.
REED SMITH LLP: Reed Smith recognized by Yale Law Women in 2021 top firms for Gender Equity and Family Friendliness report
Reed Smith announced the firm earned recognition from Yale Law Women in three categories of the organization’s prestigious Annual Survey of Gender Equity and Family Friendliness, now in its 16th year.
Court activity on April 23: Farkhanda Khan vs Harper and Armstrong, LLP
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Farkhanda Khan against Greg Harper and Harper and Armstrong, LLP on April 23: 'Check For Request For Entry Of Default'.
Court activity on April 23: USA Bank National Association vs Bridget R. Leblanc
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by USA Bank National Association against Bridget R. Leblanc and Leblanc and Associates on April 23: 'Check For Proof Of Service'.
Case activity for Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs Kim Addison on April 6
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. against Kim Addison on April 6.