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a claim or dispute brought to a court of law for adjudication.



Family seeking $22 million for KSBY manager’s death

Written on 12 Aug, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 53 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The family of a KSBY sales manager who was struck and killed by a vehicle in Shell Beach is seeking $22 million in damages. On Nov. 19, 2011, Tricia Rittger parked in a lot across from the... (Continue reading)

Texting information permitted in Cliff’s Resort trial

Written on 2 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

Lawyers for the family of a woman who was struck by a vehicle and killed while crossing Shell Beach Road unsuccessfully attempted to bar defendants from showing the victims cell phone information to the jury at the trial that started... (Continue reading)

California appellate court rules in favor of bullet train

Written on 1 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 27 comments

The state of California can resume its work on a planned $68 billion bullet train following an appellate court decision Thursday that reversed an earlier ruling. [Mercury News] Last year, Sacramento Superior Court Judge Michael Kinney ruled that the state... (Continue reading)

APCD ordered back into court over dust rule

Written on 31 Jul, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 35 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A California appellate court rejected an agreement Tuesday that could have settled the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District’s legal battle over its controversial Oceano Dunes dust rule. Adopted by the APCD board in 2011,... (Continue reading)

Cyclist’s family sues over fatal crash

Written on 27 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

The family of a San Luis Obispo man who died after crashing his bicycle into a Toyoto Tundra in 2012 is suing the driver of the Tundra and the winery he was working for, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.... (Continue reading)

Excelaron Loses oil exploration appeal

Written on 25 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Excelaron lost its appeal of a local judge’s ruling that its $6.24 billion suit could be dismissed because it was not served on the defendant within a 90-day deadline. In its suit, Excelaron, argued that San Luis Obispo County officials... (Continue reading)

SLO Woman sues Chipotle over racist remarks

Written on 23 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 70 comments

A woman who worked at Chipotle restaurant in San Luis Obispo filed a lawsuit that claims her former boss subjected her to racist discrimination for years. Janeka Samuels, a black woman, was fired in Oct. 2013 from her job after... (Continue reading)

Cal Fire sues local foundation

Written on 19 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 31 comments

Cal Fire filed a lawsuit against the Hind Foundation this week for $2.5 million, the cost of putting out a fire that was started by a mower in 2012 in the Santa Margarita area. The lawsuit claims that the Hind... (Continue reading)

State Bar temporarily disbars Paso Robles attorney

Written on 15 Jul, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following multiple complaints of professional misconduct, the State Bar of California ordered Paso Robles attorney Dale Gustin’s license to practice law inactive on June 30. Gustin’s latest issue stems from allegations he was threatening criminal prosecution against... (Continue reading)

Appellate court approves of Atasacadero Walmart

Written on 10 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

The California Second District Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling that the city of Atascadero complied with environmental laws in its approval of the construction of a Walmart superstore. In June 2012, the Atascadero City Council approved the construction... (Continue reading)