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Imperial Shotcrete allegedly failed to contribute to employees' trust funds
SAN FRANCISCO — Several groups of trustees have filed suit against a business for allegedly failing to make its employees' fringe benefits contributions.
Fantasy Jewels alleged to have sold counterfeit Cartier jewelry
SAN FRANCISCO – A jewelry store in San Rafael's Northgate Mall is accused of selling counterfeit Cartier products.
Man alleges he is entitled to disability benefits from Liberty Mutual
SAN FRANCISCO – A Wal-Mart employee alleges he was wrongfully denied disability benefits.
Bosco's Bones & Brew accused copyright infringement over song performances
SAN FRANCISCO – The owners of copyrighted music allege a Sunol business has been performing its compositions without a license.
San Diego County residents accuse Ford of manufacturing defective Focus
SAN DIEGO – Two San Diego County residents allege their 2014 Ford Focus contains defects.
Liquid Image accused of not refunding camera purchase
SAN FRANCISCO – A corporation in Turkey alleges it paid a Santa Rosa company for cameras that were never delivered.
Man accuses Dave's Gourmet of false advertising over evaporated cane juice in sauce
SAN FRANCISCO – A Florida man has filed a class-action suit against a pasta sauce maker based in San Francisco over allegations it falsely advertises its product.
Aviation Port Services employee allegedly caused significant damage to a Boeing 787
SAN JOSE — An airline company based out of China has filed suit against a California aviation servicing company working at the San Jose airport after an employee allegedly caused damage to a Boeing 787.
E-filliate Inc. allegedly infringed a cell phone accessory patent
SAN FRANCISCO — A cell phone accessory designer and manufacturer has filed suit against a competitor for alleged patent infringement.
Allstate Insurance Co. allegedly failed to adequately investigate a claim, disclose discovery of asbestos
SAN FRANCISCO — Homeowners have filed suit against their insurance policy provider for allegedly failing to cover insured water damage caused by a dishwasher and for purportedly failing to notify them of asbestos found and blown about in their home during the evaluation process.
Blue Shield of California accused of wrongfully denying treatment coverage
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego woman has filed suit against her insurer alleging it wrongfully denied coverage of her treatment.
SMAATO alleges Georgia corporation breached contract, owes more than $200,000
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco company alleges a Georgia corporation owes it more than $200,000.
Ecolab alleged to owe wages to employees
SAN FRANCISCO – A class-action lawsuit has been filed by current and former employees of a California corporation over allegations they are owed unpaid wages.
Kenu Inc. alleges Established Brands copied its design for a hands-free phone mount
SAN FRANCISCO – A mobile phone product company based in San Francisco alleges a Minnesota company copied its patented design for a phone mount.
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. allegedly won't award bipolar nurse long-term disability payments
SAN FRANCISCO — An advice nurse with a bipolar disorder has filed suit against a life insurance company for allegedly failing to pay her long-term disability benefits.
Informer alleges government failed to pay him for tipping off the FBI
SAN DIEGO — An informer has filed suit against a presidential nominee, a national political party and various other officials for allegedly failing to pay him for a tip to the TV show The FBI's Most Wanted List and for others' comments supposedly made about the situation.
Audio-visual company claims Office Design Group et al allegedly owe more than $290,000
SAN DIEGO — A subcontractor has filed suit against its clients for allegedly failing to pay for completed projects per their contracts.
Paramedic claims Camp Pendleton Fire Department failed to pay him overtime wages
SAN DIEGO — A rescue worker who supposedly worked 72 hours per week for almost 10 years has filed suit against his employers for allegedly failing to pay all overtime wages due to him for the past nine years.
Life Insurance Co. allegedly wrongly denied man long-term disability payments
SAN DIEGO — A man has filed suit against a life insurance company for allegedly refusing to pay him long-term disability benefits.
Plaza Smoke Shop allegedly sold counterfeit water pipes
LOS ANGELES — A water pipe distributor has filed suit against a retailer for allegedly selling water pipes that are counterfeit.