News from March 2016
Customer alleges recreational vehicle is defective
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Lorenzo man alleges that a recreational vehicle he purchased is defective and still has not been repaired despite several attempts.
Woman alleges medical negligence led to amputation
SACRAMENTO – A Nevada woman is suing a hospital over allegations it failed to diagnose her condition.
KHN Solutions alleges company infringed blood alcohol monitor patent
SAN FRANCISCO – A New York business is being sued by a San Francisco company over allegations it sells a similar blood alcohol monitoring device.
Teespring Inc. seeks declaratory judgment in patent dispute
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco company is seeking the court's help in a dispute with a Texas company regarding patents.
ABA backs away from Rocket Lawyer partnership aimed at helping small business owners
SAN FRANCISCO – The American Bar Association (ABA) has abandoned a pilot project aimed at helping small business owners after facing resistance from state and local bar groups.
Independent Medical Review is costly and unnecessary, experts say
SAN FRANCISCO – Workers' compensation experts say the Independent Medical Review procedure recently deemed constitutional by a California Court of Appeal harms both workers and employers.
Man seeks declaratory judgment regarding bankruptcy, property in Taiwan
SACRAMENTO – A Taiwan resident is seeking declaratory judgment from the court against two California individuals in regards to a bankruptcy filing.
Crystal Springs Uplands School files suit against artifical turf makers
SAN FRANCISCO – A school is suing an artificial turf maker over allegations that the turf installed failed prematurely and needs replaced.
VACC sues former employee in patent dispute
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco business is suing a former employee alleging that he wrongfully claimed sole ownership of a pending patent.
Allstate sues federal agency for alleged damages after auto accident
SACRAMENTO – An insurance company is suing a federal agency after an automobile accident.
Humble Abode seeks judgment from court in patent dispute
SAN FRANCISCO – A Sonoma County corporation is seeking declaratory judgment from the court regarding a dispute with a Florida company.
Firm alleges DSNR Media Group did not pay invoices
SAN FRANCISCO – An interactive media firm is suing a digital advertising network over allegations it did not pay for advertising inventory provided for it.
Man alleges knee implant is defective
SAN FRANCISCO – A Daly City man alleges that a medical implant company knowingly manufactured defective knee implants that caused injuries to patients.
Shareholder sues Delaware company over alleged violation of exchange act
CALIFORNIA — A shareholder is suing a Delaware company, alleging that they wrongfully purchased shares as common stock.
Laborers trust fund sues employer over alleged violation of ERISA
CALIFORNIA — The Board of Trustees for the Laborers of Northern California are suing an employer, citing alleged breach of duty, failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations, violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act and violation of workers compensation acts.
Stockholder sues board of directors over alleged violation of exchange act
CALIFORNIA — A company stockholder is suing, citing alleged breach of contract, breach of duty, unfair competition and violation of federal law.
Personal care product makers sue over alleged fraudulent competition
FRESNO – The makers of personal care products are suing a competitor, alleging that they made false claims about their product.
Employee sues AT&T over alleged violation of ERISA
CALIFORNIA — A former employee is suing AT&T services Inc., the nonbargained program of the AT&T pension benefit plan, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
Lhoist North America of Arizona files suit after unions strike
SAN JOSE – A dolomite quarry in Salinas is suing various labor unions over allegations the unions went on strike in violation of their bargaining agreement.
Flashman Studios seeks allegedly unpaid bills
SAN FRANCISCO – An agency that works in the gaming industry is suing a company over allegations of unpaid invoices.