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American Millwork Co. claimed to owe more than $250,000 in unpaid contributions
LOS ANGELES – A construction industry contractor is alleged to owe more than $250,000 in unpaid employee contributions to several labor funds.
Los Angeles companies accused of infringing Ohio company's lighting designs
LOS ANGELES – An Ohio company alleges three Los Angeles businesses have copied its patented designs for exit signs and lamp supports.
Liberty Life Assurance Co. allegedly denied disability payments
SAN DIEGO — A woman has filed suit against an insurance company for allegedly being denied long-term disability payments she claims she qualified for.
Forum at Carlsbad owner alleges proposed Hillside Forum name infringes marks
SAN DIEGO – The owner of a retail shopping center claims that a planned shopping center with a similar name will cause customer confusion.
Textplus Inc. allegedly texted consumers unwanted spam, promotional offers
LOS ANGELES — A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a business that allegedly send him a multitude of unsolicited text messages.
Class action suit claims Ford installed defective throttle bodies in vehicles
SANTA ANA – Two California residents allege their Ford Edge vehicles contain defective throttle bodies that cause the vehicle to drop speed while in use.
Former driver alleges J.B. Hunt misclassifed him to avoid paying taxes, costs
LOS ANGELES – A truck driver has filed a class-action suit against a transportation company alleging he was misclassified as an independent contractor.
Silvertip Partners LLC claims its photo of firefighters was used without permission
LOS ANGELES – A Ramona business claims that a photograph it owns of firefighters tending to a fire was used by a Utah company without permission.
Hollywood Classic alleges two wines were ruined by company's filtration system
SAN FRANCISCO – A Napa winemaker alleges two wines it produced for its 10th anniversary were completely or partially destroyed by a filtration system.
Florida company claims Vestagen Protective Technologies allegedly used misleading advertising
LOS ANGELES — A Florida company has filed suit against a manufacturer alleging false advertising.
Company claims HP Craft Inc. allegedly uses its copyrighted photographs
SAN DIEGO — A manufacturer of fiber optic light-up accessories has filed suit against a California company alleging copyright infringement.
Former president, secretary of Florida company allege they are owed unpaid wages
LOS ANGELES – A couple alleges their former Florida employer owes them unpaid wages.
Woman claims cooler pushed by employee fell and injured her at commissary
SAN DIEGO – A woman alleges a federal employee injured her when the cooler he was pushing fell on her.
Professional engineer claims Volvo, others allegedly used his clean energy system without permission
LOS ANGELES — An engineer has filed suit against a vehicle manufacturer and other entities for alleged patent infringement.
Class action plaintiffs allege Credit One Financial called thousands of times
SAN DIEGO – Several California residents have filed a class-action suit against a Las Vegas debt collector alleging it has called some of them more than 2,000 times.
Athletic Xtreme claims competitor's alleged false advertising is harmful to marketplace
LOS ANGELES – A manufacturer of sports supplements alleges a competitor falsely advertises its products as healthy and safe.
Love Affair Heart design lies at the center of an alleged copyright claim against IPPO Jewelry
LOS ANGELES — A women's fashion accessories manufacturer has filed suit against a jewelry company, alleging copyright infringement of its Love Affair Heart pendant and necklace.
San Diego Accounts Service allegedly violated federal debt collection processes, prompting a man to file suit
SAN DIEGO — A man who claims he received a medical consultation at Palomar Medical Center by a neurologist has filed suit, alleging a debt collector has violated federal law in trying to secure payment stemming from the medical consultation.
Clothing pattern prompts garment manufacturer to claim alleged copyright infringement against Kids Apparel Club
LOS ANGELES — A garment manufacturer has filed suit against a competitor for alleged copyright infringement over a pattern used on clothing.
Clothing manufacturer alleges Maryland company copied its running shorts trademark
SAN DIEGO — A clothing manufacturer has filed suit against another company for alleged trademark infringement on two brands of running shorts.