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



CCN set to battle pernicious lawsuit

Written on 25 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

By CalCoastNews staff CalCoastNews is preparing to defend itself against a claim of libel in a trial now set for next month in a San Luis Obispo County courtroom. A Northern California journalist predicts the outcome “may determine the fate... (Continue reading)

Lawsuit filed against SLO over rental inspection program

Written on 15 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A property owners association and several landlords filed a lawsuit Thursday against the city of San Luis Obispo contending the city’s controversial rental inspection program is unconstitutional. A month earlier, another group started the process to have the program stricken... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande mayoral candidate suing brother, sister and son

Written on 13 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 51 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Arroyo Grande mayoral candidate Richard Waller says he will be able to unite the community and bring civility to the council if he’s elected. Waller touts his family’s long-term ties to the community and his ability to... (Continue reading)

California companies accused of selling aborted fetal tissue for profit

Written on 12 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has filed a lawsuit against two Yorba Linda-based medical companies, alleging they illegally profited from the sale of fetal tissue that was donated by abortion providers. [OC Register] State and federal allow companies to... (Continue reading)

Templeton football player’s family launches lawsuit

Written on 11 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

The family of Templeton High School football player Isaac Lindsey filed a lawsuit Friday against Templeton Unified School District and Riddell All-American Sports Corp. for failing to properly protect Isaac Lindsey. Lindsey suffered a brain injury during a game at... (Continue reading)

Fifty-three nurses files claims against Twin Cities hospital

Written on 6 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A year and a half after nine nurses sued Twin Cities Community Hospital, 53 nurses filed claims against the Templeton medical center, alleging widespread violations of California labor laws are still ongoing. An attorney representing the nurses argues the hospital... (Continue reading)

Adam Hill predisposed to not being deposed

Written on 5 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 40 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN and KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill was scheduled to be deposed Friday in a case involving CCN, but the deposition is on hold while Hill mounts a legal battle to stop his requirement... (Continue reading)

Public officials tied to cyber harassment of CCN

Written on 29 Sep, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 73 comments

Update: Maria Kelly said Aaron Och’s allegation that she helped launch Cal Coast Fraud is false. By CCN STAFF Testimony in a libel suit has revealed that government officials or their significant others have shared information and participated in the... (Continue reading)

Was Paula Lopez discriminated against for being an alcoholic?

Written on 16 Sep, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 33 comments

Former news anchor Paula Lopez Ochoa is suing the parent company of her former employers, Central Coast broadcasters KEYT and KCOY, arguing discrimination based on her race, sex and disability led to her firing. Lopez’s disability is alcoholism. Ochoa was... (Continue reading)

Porters threaten Tina Swithin with a lawsuit

Written on 11 Sep, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 39 comments

By KAREN VELIE The parents of a man facing 23 charges related to the sexual abuse of children took the first step toward legal action against their former daughter-in-law Tina Swithin, following Swithin’s public disclosures about her divorce and visitation... (Continue reading)