Category Archives: Civil Litigation Cases
Filner’s sexual harassment debacle
While the rates of sexual harassment have fallen in recent years, it is still a pervasive problem, especially in the workplace. Scandals such as the recent call for the resignation of San Diego Mayor Bob Filner remind us that the problem is not going away by itself, and that the harassment can hurt more than … Read More
Retail sale of dogs and cats banned in San Diego
It is a sad reality that once again free enterprise is being controlled, as proponents have prevailed in the argument that far too many businesses that breed animals have in the process exploited small pets. Perhaps if there had been adequate self-regulation, fewer critics would have gained notoriety and prevailed in their narrative. It seems … Read More
20-year-old Wrongfully Fired
It’s important to know your rights as an employee. 20-year-old Anthony worked as a cook and dishwasher at a Mountain Mike Pizza franchise near Antelope, CA, for six months. Anthony also suffers from bipolar disorder. During the time he was employed at the pizza place, his disorder did not affect his work performance. On one … Read More
Doctor sues pharmacies for wrongful blacklisting
Dr. Roy H. Simon sued Target and Rite Aid, claiming that he was wrongfully blacklisted from their pharmacies. He claims that they will not fill his patients’ prescriptions, and falsely told them that he is on a federal “watch list.” Dr. Simon’s medical license was placed on probation in April of 2011, but the suspension … Read More
San Diego dating service The Ideal Match faces lawsuit
A California man is suing a San Diego dating service for unfair business practices. The man is one of three unhappy clients who claim to not have received what they paid for. According to the man featured in the story, he was sold on the expertise of the supposed patented matchmaking service. He paid $2,000 … Read More
Losing plaintiff in disability suit must pay defendant’s attorneys fees, state Supreme Court rules (Sam Spital)
Commentary by San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Sam Spital: “One of the headlines in the Los Angeles Daily Journal online edition on December 18, 2012 reported the California Supreme Court ruled in a unanimous Decision that the Plaintiff, who was on a wheel chair and sued under the American with Disabilities Act as well as related state laws … Read More
Want to Sue Metro? Too Bad, Maryland Court Rule (Sam Spital)
COMMENTARY BY PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER SAM SPITAL: “In the DCist daily online news, it was reported on November 8, 2012, the Court of Appeals of Maryland, the highest court in the state, reversed jury awards in the lower courts and , therefore, held persons who are injured as a result of a slip and fall … Read More
Deputy kills inmate at hospital (SAM SPITAL)
“In the Fox Channel 5 online news reported on September 3. 2012, there is an account of an inmate at the San Diego County Jail who appeared to be unresponsive in his cell. When deputies entered the cell, however, it was reported the inmate attacked the officers. Shortly thereafter, the inmate was taken to the … Read More
Two LA Clerk’s Office employees disclose confidential information (SAM SPITAL)
“The allegation that two employees in the Clerk’s Office of the Los Angeles County Superior Court used their position to obtain and disclose confidential information is serious. This not only raises the question as to a violation of their oath of office, but a breach of their duty to the public they serve. No one … Read More
Woman falsely represents a licensed physician
“Nothing could be more personal than the care and treatment provided by a licensed physician. We place our trust and confidence in doctors and in turn expect them to apply their sound judgment to carry out proper medical protocols and procedures, and to provide the appropriate medical advice and services. For anyone to falsely represent … Read More