News from October 2016
Couture Textile sues garment vendors over alleged copyright infringement
A California corporation is suing Earthbound Trading Company, JHKO, Inc. d/b/a Fashion Q, and Does 1-10, garment vendors, citing alleged copyright infringement due to selling designs similar to the plaintiff's.
California River Watch sues composting facilities for Clean Water Act violations
A nonprofit corporation is suing Zanker Road Resource Management Ltd., and Z-Best Composting Facility, facilities, citing alleged violation of CWA.
Nationwide Mutual Insurance seeks declaratory relief due to a car accident
Insurer is suing Maria Vlachou-Hahn, Eva Hahn and Avis Budget Group Inc., individuals, citing alleged seek declaratory relief.
'Elf on the Shelf' publisher sues online seller over alleged copyright infringement
A manufacturer is suing Maureen McGee and Manus McGee, online seller, citing alleged copyright infringement and unfair competition.
Lawyer: California high court leaning toward keeping L.A. County attorney bills CPRA-exempt
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) – State Supreme Court justices appear to be leaning in favor of considering defense bills as privileged attorney-client communications in a California Public Records Act case, an attorney who attended oral arguments earlier this month said during a recent interview.
Wine Law Forum will assist attorneys, winemakers engaged in competitive markets
SANTA BARBARA -- On Nov. 3, attorneys and professionals of the wine industry will gather for the 2016 Wine Law Forum, which will take place at Fess’ Parker’s Doubletree Resort in Santa Barbara.
Arbitration panel declares Blue Shield breached contract with Sutter Health
SACRAMENTO – An arbitration panel that Blue Shield of California engaged in an unlawful business practice against the not-for-profit Sutter Health network and breached its contracts with Sutter.
Cybercrime center created; includes fast-response mobile lab
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA – A new initiative designed to combat cyber crime in California includes retrofitting a mobile command vehicle as a digital forensics laboratory that can be dispatched to more traditional crime scenes.
Judge says insurer can rescind policy of warehouse owner who claimed robbery
YOSEMITE, CALIFORNIA – A federal magistrate judge in California declared that an insurance company is entitled to rescind an insurance property policy following false claims stated by the insured.
Settlement ready for review in claim of price-fixing by milk producers
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – Major dairy producers in the United States are set to pay $52 million in a settlement of a class-action lawsuit filed against them which alleged a conspiracy to jack up the prices of milk and milk products.
Couple accuses Ford Motor Co. of breach of warranty over defective vehicle
A couple is suing Ford Motor Co., citing alleged breach of implied warranty and breach of warranty.
Ameritech Financial accuses competitors of false advertising
Student loan assistant company alleges its business was harmed by competitor's false statements.
Prudential accused of denying disability benefits to woman proven to be disabled
An employee is suing The Prudential Insurance Company of America, an insurance firm, citing alleged breach of contract.
Pulte Home Corp. sues insurer over alleged breach of contract
A developer is suing American Safety Indemnity Co., an insurer, citing alleged breach of contract.
MyBusinessLoan.com sues borrower for alleged nonpayment of loan
A lender is suing Snatch My Waist LLC and Carol Lenoir-Little, a borrower, citing alleged breach of contract.
California corporation accuses Uber Technologies Inc. of patent infringement
A California corporation is suing Uber Technologies Inc., a California business, citing alleged patent infringement.
Employee alleges he was fired after reporting fraudulent business practices
An employee is suing Covisint Corp., citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.
Man sues Liberty Life Assurance Co. of Boston over denial of disability benefits due to back surgery
A man is suing Liberty Life Assurance Co. of Boston, a plan administrator, citing alleged violation of ERISA.
Roadtrek Motorhomes sues competitor over alleged misleading advertising
Roadtrek Motorhomes is suing Stay Adventurous LLC, a California corporation, citing alleged misleading advertising.
Website operator sues several companies over alleged conspiracy to hide unflattering comments about businesses
A website operator is suing ZCS Inc., Hair Solutions Inc., Atlantic Coast Media LLC, Reputation Defender et al., several companies, citing alleged abuse and civil conspiracy.