News from October 2016
Appeals Court upholds California's abortion education law
SACRAMENTO -- A state law passed last year designed to ensure women at private, religious-based female clinics receive information regarding the state’s coverage of low-cost or free abortions has been upheld in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Lawsuit identifies sham lawsuits, stooge defendants used to hide negative online review
SAN FRANCISCO - Several corporations, two California attorneys and a few defendants are accused of constructing a scheme using sham lawsuits to suppress negative online reviews about the corporations.
A film producer sues director for allegedly selling his documentary without his knowledge
WESTERN — A film producer is suing Zatella Beatty, 214 Films, Inc., and Does 1-20, director, citing alleged copyright infringement.
Unum Life Insurance sued for termination of disability payments
A man is suing Unum Life Insurance Company, insurer, citing alleged termination of disability payments.
Jack in the Box hit with class action suit alleging failure to pay store managers at correct rate
Store Managers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Jack in the Box Inc., a chain of restaurants, citing alleged violations of FLSA.
Nucoconut accused of trademark infringement and fraud
A bakery is suing Healthsource International Inc. d/b/a Nucoconut, a supplier, citing alleged trademark infringement.
A labor group sues Gradetek Inc. over alleged failure to pay monthly contributions
A labor group are suing Gradetek, Inc., a California corporation, citing alleged breach of contract.
Woman sues Credit One Bank, debt collectors for unwanted calls over debt she does not owe
An individual is suing Credit One Financial d/b/a Credit One Bank NA and Does 1-10, debt collectors, citing alleged violation of TCPA.
Forestry worker sues over unpaid wages
An employee is suing RCO Reforesting, Inc, & Roberto Ochoa, employer, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law, and violation of workers compensation acts.
Photographer sues Complex Media for allegedly using his photos without permission
Michael Grecco Photography is suing Complex, d/b/a "Complex Media, Inc." and DOES 1-10, Delaware corporation, citing alleged copyright infringement.
Aetna Life Insurance sued for denial of long-term disability benefits
An employee is suing Aetna Life Insurance Co., citing alleged breach of contract.
Student Financial Help Center sued over alleged intrusive and unwanted calls
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Student Financial Help Center, a San Diego company, citing alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Water Law Symposium focuses on bay, delta issues
SAN FRANCISCO -- The 13th California Water Law Symposium will be held Jan. 21 at the University of San Francisco (USF).
California Ironworkers Field Pension Trust files suit to recoup unpaid benefit contributions
A labor group is suing M.M. Stevens, LLC, and Milco Solutions, Inc., Arizona companies, citing alleged breach of contract.
Zulily named in lawsuit alleging sale of garments with another's copyrighted designs
California corporation accuses business entities of copyright infringement.
U.S. Department of Education sues over unpaid student loan balance
A government entity is suing Keyond T. Brown, an individual, citing alleged breach of contract and unpaid debt.
Ormco Corp. files lawsuit alleging patent infringement on it orthodontic brackets
A California corporation is suing Innovative Material and Devices, LLC, Innovative Material and Devices, Inc. and Ortho Prime, Inc., Georgia corporation, citing alleged patent infringement.
Pension plan sues Alexander Electric Co. for alleged failure to pay monthly contributions
A labor group is suing M.L. Alexander Electric Co., Inc., a California corporation doing business as Alexander Electric Company, a California corporation, citing alleged breach of contract.
Individual sues 9Sparts over alleged trademark infringement of his vehicle racks
An individual is suing 9Sparts Inc., a California corporation, citing alleged unfair competition
Western Dental Services accused of violations of telephone harassment statues
An individual has filed a class-action lawsuit against Western Dental Services, Inc., and 1 through 50 , California corporation, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.