News from February 2016
Woman sues Florida corporations over alleged violation of TCPA
SACRAMENTO – A Fresno woman is suing two Florida companies over allegations that they contacted her withouth her consent.
Bridgestone accuses Campbell shop of trademark infringement
SAN FRANCISCO – A Campbell automotive business owner is being accused of infringing on a brand's trademarks.
Several trust funds sue company over alleged violation of ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO – Several trust funds are suing a California business over allegations of unpaid contributions.
Meteorite slab subject of dispute between museum, others
SAN FRANCISCO – A Montana resident currently living in Marin County is suing a Maine museum and others over a dispute in the ownership of a meteorite slab.
Bayview Loan Servicing accused of breach of contract
SAN FRANCISCO – Owners of a mortgage are suing a loan service over allegations of breach of contract.
Man sues Pinole police officer over alleged violation of civil rights
SAN FRANCISCO – A Pinole man is suing a city of Pinole police officer over allegations of unreasonable detention and unreasonable use of force.
American Maritime Officers sues shipping corporation over alleged violation of bargaining agreement
OAKLAND – A labor organization is suing a shipping company, alleging that it knowingly failed and refused to recognize the organization as the exclusive bargaining representative for currently licensed officers.
Sequoia Sales Inc. claims it wasn't paid for produce
SAN FRANCISCO – A produce supplier is suing a dealer over allegations of an unpaid invoice.
Arden Audio accused of trademark infringement
SACRAMENTO – A Miramar, Florida business is suing a Sacramento County company alleging that it unlawfully used the plaintiff's mark.
Honda, others sued over allegedly defective airbags
SAN FRANCISCO – A New York woman is suing certain automobile manufacturers alleging that they knowingly manufactured vehicles with defective airbags.
San Diego man sues car manufacturers over alleged fraud.
LOS ANGELES – A San Diego man alleges that certain car manufacturers violated U.S. environmental law by putting a defeat device in their cars that would temporarily reduce emissions in order to pass inspection.
Tahoe Ski Bum LLC files suit in dispute over alleged trademark infringement
SACRAMENTO – The owners of an online guide to Lake Tahoe region culture is suing the owner of a motorcycle repair shop and tree-trimming service alleging that he unlawfully claimed rights to their trade mark.
Cylinder manufacturers sued over allegedly defective product
SACRAMENTO – A Kern County woman is suing the manufacturers of mobile air compressor cascade cylinders, alleging that they manufactured defective products that caused her injuries.
Board of trustees sue employer over alleged violation of ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO – A pension and trust fund is suing a former contributing employer over allegations of an unpaid balance.
Owners of Porsche vehicles file suit over alleged use of defeat devices
LOS ANGELES – Two Porsche owners are suing the automobile manufacturer alleging that it knowingly violated the Clean Air Act by putting a defeat device in its diesel-powered cars that would temporarily reduce emissions in order to pass inspection.
Insurance company seeks declaratory judgment from court
SAN FRANCISCO – An Ohio insurance company is seeking a declaratory judgment from the court over an issue with a settlement.
Provident Life and Accident Insurance Co. over alleged denial of benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – A Pennsylvania woman is suing an insurance company doing business in California over allegations that it wrongfully denied her claim for long-term disability benefits.
Movie 'Dallas Buyers Club' subject of copyright infringement lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO – A Texas company is suing an unknown defendant over allegations of illegal downloading.
Great American Insurance Co sues shipping corporation over allegedly damaged cargo
SAN FRANCISCO – An insurance company is suing a shipping corporation over allegations that it wrongfully failed to deliver cargo in perfect condition.
Vitamin Research Products sued over alleged violation of TCPA
SAN FRANCISCO – A Sierra County man has filed a class-action lawsuit against a supplement company over allegations of invasion of privacy.