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Lisa Melinda Welchert was convicted on charges related to an Arcadia traffic fatality on February 9, 1999 that killed John Chan. The police were not held liable.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27505
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 4, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 4, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Automobile accidents
Drunk Driving
Murder
Lawsuits
Chan, John
Welchert, Lisa Melinda
Item ID
27703AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Lisa Welchert, who crashed into a station wagon, killing John Chan, while driving drunk, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27513
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 25, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 25, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Automobile accidents
Drunk Driving
Lawsuits
Murder
Chan, John
Welchert, Lisa
Item ID
27711AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The family of John Chan, the 44-year-old Arcadian who was killed by Lisa Welchert in a drunk driving traffic accident, filed a claim against the City because they feel the police officers left Welchert apparently passed out in her car and returned to their patrol cars, allowing her to escape from the police in her automobile.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26975
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 29, 1999
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 29, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Chan, John
Welchert, Lisa
Automobile Accident
Drunk Driving
Lawsuits
Murder
Item ID
27174AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Priyanka Patel, 17, of Upland, was seriously injured and her friend, Alice Zhang, 16, of Arcadia, was killed, when they were hit by a car driven by Bowen Du, in the crosswalk in the 600 block of West Duarte Road. Patel is suing the City of Arcadia and the driver, citing negligence and dangerous conditions. She is suing for more than $25,000 in damages. The teen has incurred nearly $200,000 in medical expenses so far.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32832
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 17, 2012
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 17, 2012
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Du, Bowen
Lawsuits
Patel, Priyanka
Traffic Accidents
Zhang, Alice
Item ID
33029AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Four Chinese investors are plaintiffs suing San Gabriel consulting firm California Investment Immigration Fund. Plaintiffs believed they were investing $500,000 in U.S. businesses in return for green cards. FBI allege the scheme was fraud and raided the firm and homes of lawyer Victoria Chan, her father Tat Chan, his wife Zheng Chan, in April.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34888
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 23, 2017
Pages
p. A3, A9
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 23, 2017
Pages
p. A3, A9
Subjects
Chan, Tat
Chan, Victoria
Chan, Zheng
EB-5 Visa Program
Fraud
Lawsuits
Li, Song Yao
Li, Ting
Xia, Yeqing
Zeng, Fang
Zhang, Rui
Item ID
35078AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Peacock Donuts on Duarte Road is being sued by plaintiff John Ho in regards to its handicap accessibility. While the Peacock Donut shop has 3 clearly marked handicapped spots, the lawsuit alleges that the rear access is not accessible to those in wheelchairs. John Ho has filed hundreds of such suits. Robert Chen, owner of the shop and Alan Wilson, owner of the building, are being sued.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33190
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 11, 2012
Pages
p. 1, 10
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 11, 2012
Pages
p. 1, 10
Subjects
Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
Chen, Robert
Doughnut shops
Ho, John
Lawsuits
Peacock Donuts
Small business
Wilson, Alan
Item ID
33387AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Trevor Law Group who sued thousands of small businesses including auto repair shops and restaurants may be disbarred.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25426
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 18, 2003
Pages
p. A8
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 18, 2003
Pages
p. A8
Subjects
Trevor Law Group
Fraud
Lawsuits
Arcadia Ultimate Automotive
Item ID
25625AN
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Newspaper Index
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Ya-May Christle of Arcadia sued the city of Los Angeles and former Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michael Berkow in May, 2006, claiming she was demoted three levels for objecting to Berkow's alleged sexual misconduct with other LAPD officers. No settlement has been reached.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30616
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 13, 2007
Pages
p. News 7
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 13, 2007
Pages
p. News 7
Subjects
Christle, Ya-May
Lawsuits
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
Item ID
30804AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A wrongful death lawsuit against Bridgestone-Firestone Company has been filed by an Arcadia family in the death of Robert Kloss and Victoria Kapitan in a rollover accident on the 210 Freeway. The deaths were linked to faulty tires.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27699
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 14, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 14, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Automobile Accident
Lawsuits
Kapitan, Victoria
Kloss, Robert
Item ID
27896AN
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Newspaper Index
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Yongjian "Richard" Zhang and Ruixia "Nancy" Zhang, the parents of Alice Zhang, have filed a lawsuit against the City of Arcadia and the driver who struck and killed Alice. The lawsuit, filed in August, alleges that "the dangerous condition" of the crosswalk on the 600 block of West Duarte Road was a significant factor in Alice's death. The Zhangs are asking for unspecified general and special damages. The complaint also alleges that driver Bowen Du's negligence was a "substantial factor" in the teen's death.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32554
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 30, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 30, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Deaths
Du, Bowen
Lawsuits
Patel, Priyanka
Pedestrians--safety
Traffic Accidents
Zhang, Alice
Zhang, Ruixia "Nancy"
Zhang, Yongjian "Richard"
Item ID
32753AN
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Newspaper Index
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Former manager of Hooters Pasadena, Juan Martin Aponte, of Arcadia, is being sued for allegedly spying on Women in the restroom.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28539
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 5, 2004
Pages
p. A1, 7
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 5, 2004
Pages
p. A1, 7
Subjects
Aponte, Juan Martin
Crimes - sexual harassment - peeping
Lawsuits
Restaurants - Hooters - Franchisee Hooterwinc
Item ID
28734AN
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Newspaper Index
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PETA and City of Arcadia reach deal over coyote plan. Group had sued after city planned to start trap-and-kill program. Arcadia will pay $15,000 to settle the lawsuit that contended the city council approved the contract without an environmental report mandated by the California Environmental Quality Act. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 10, July 6, 2017.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34928
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 6, 2017
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 6, 2017
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Animal control
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Coyotes
Kruckeberg, Jason
Lange, Lisa
Lawsuits
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
Rosenberg, Sarah
Wild animals
Item ID
35118AN
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Newspaper Index
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A Los Angeles County firefighter, 41-year-old Richard M. Burk of San Dimas, is suing Arcadia Police Department for $500+ in damages, citing false arrest, defamation and emotional distress. He was arrested April 4 at the Derby Restaurant for fighting and public drunkenness.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30739
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 29, 2007
Pages
p. News 7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 29, 2007
Pages
p. News 7
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Arrests
Burk, Richard M.
Lawsuits
Item ID
30927AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Los Angeles County Claims Board approved a $2.5 million settlement for Deanna Sprinkel. She had been hit and dragged by a tram while visiting the Los Angeles County Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30184
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 22, 2006
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 22, 2006
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Sprinkel, Deanna
Accidents
Lawsuits
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Settlements
Trams
Item ID
30370AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $2.5 million settlement Tuesday for Deanna Sprinkel, a woman struck by a tram at the Los Angeles County Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30191
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 6, 2006
Pages
p. A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 6, 2006
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Sprinkel, Deanna
Accidents
Lawsuits
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Settlements
Trams
Item ID
30378AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia venue Knockouts Gentlemen’s Club is being sued for copyright infringement by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), for the unauthorized public performance of its members’ copyrighted musical works.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35330
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 15, 2018
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 15, 2018
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
Knockouts Gentlemen’s Club
Lawsuits
Public performance rights
Strip clubs
Item ID
35520AN
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Newspaper Index
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Deanna Sprinkel, who was grievously injured by a tram while visiting the Los Angeles County Arboretum, seeks a multi-million dollar payout in damages from the County.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30057
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 25, 2006
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 25, 2006
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Reuter, George
Sprinkel, Deanna
Accidents
Lawsuits
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Settlements
Trams
Item ID
30244AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia will join a coalition of 39 other cities in suing the federal and state governments over a new program regulating storm water runoff from local streets. The federal and state program requires cities to reduce trash runoff by 10 percent a year, until it reaches zero, or pay a fine.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30487
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 11, 2002
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 11, 2002
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Lawsuits
Refuse
Trash
Item ID
30674AN
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Newspaper Index
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Methodist Hospital nurses file 18-page wrongful termination complaint alleging ageism, harassment, retaliation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36083
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 21, 2021
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 21, 2021
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Lawsuits
Methodist Hospital of Southern California (Arcadia, Calif)
Nurses
John, Fiona
Perks, Shelly
Marquez, Lisa
Hayes, Harold
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Newspaper Index
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Alice Zhang's parents sue the City of Arcadia and Bowen Du over her crosswalk death on the 600 block of Duarte Road.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32568
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 6, 2011
Pages
p. 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 6, 2011
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Deaths
Du, Bowen
Lawsuits
Patel, Priyanka
Pedestrians--safety
Traffic Accidents
Zhang, Alice
Zhang, Ruixia "Nancy"
Zhang, Yongjian "Richard"
Item ID
32767AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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