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Court grants Youngevity International's motion to subpoena man's phone records from Verizon Wireless
SAN DIEGO – Youngevity International's motion to reopen discovery in a case was granted in U.S. District Court in the Southern District of California on April 10.
Judge orders Strauss Diamond Instruments enjoined from infringing Align Technology marks
SAN FRANCISCO – The maker of the Invisalign teeth-straightening system was partially granted a motion for injunction in a case over the use of hashtags in advertising by a competitor.
Judge rules on privilege logs in Planned Parenthood, Center for Medical Progress case
OAKLAND – A federal court has partially granted Planned Parenthood's motion for in camera review in its suit against an anti-abortion group over videos disseminated on the internet.
Court partially grants GCCFC's motion to dismiss suit over loan for Oakland shopping mall
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California denied and granted in part a motion to dismiss in a property dispute case April 11.
Judge awards summary judgment to Environmental Chemical in contract dispute case with Afghan subcontractor
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently granted a California construction company's motion for summary judgment regarding contract claims in a lawsuit suit filed by an Afghan subcontractor terminated from a construction project in Afghanistan.
Court rules in favor of Mt. Hawley Insurance in dispute over coverage of property damage suit
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal judge has granted the defendant insurance company's motion for summary judgment in a dispute over the denial of coverage for a lawsuit regarding property damage.
Judge grants Rearden's motion to enforce judgment, attorneys' fees in property dispute case
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has granted a motion to enforce judgment in an intellectual and physical property lawsuit.
Youngevity International denied motion for summary judgment in breach of contract case
SAN DIEGO – A federal judge has denied consumer products company Youngevity International's motion for summary judgment in a breach of contract case against two individuals who sold their companies to it.
Some claims over hypoallergenic labeling on Whole Foods products allowed to advance
SAN FRANCISCO – The entity responsible for Whole Foods' private-label products and others were granted partial dismissal of a suit that claimed they mislabeled the household products as hypoallergenic when they do contain allergens.
Uber settles suits with California, Massachusetts drivers for $20 million
SAN FRANCISCO – Two cases against Uber Technologies over allegations that the ride-hailing company misclassified its drivers as independent contractors rather than employees have reached a settlement in federal court.
Man's cross motion for judgment against Cisco insurance denied in case over claims handling
OAKLAND – The U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California has ruled in favor of the defendants in a dispute over the alleged barriers a man claims deterred him from maximizing his medical benefits.
Court dismisses securities action complaint against Tesla over Model 3
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has dismissed a man’s second amended securities action suit filed against Tesla Inc. with prejudice.
Federal judge defines terms for Simpson Strong-Tie, OZCO Building Products in patent dispute
SAN FRANCISCO – A U.S. District Court of Northern District of California judge hashed out the disputed terms of one patent at the request of the parties in a patent infringement case.
Court denies LegalZoom's motion for sanctions in suit filed by Trademarkia
SAN FRANCISCO – Judge Maxine M. Chesney of the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California denied a motion for fees stemming from a false advertising suit.
Essex Property Trust to pay $350,000 settlement over data breach that compromised employees' information
OAKLAND – A class action lawsuit against the property company Essex Property Trust Inc. reached a $350,000 settlement over a security breach after a long battle in court on March 14.
Northern District Court partially denies motion for judgment in residence dispute
SAN FRANCISCO – The plaintiffs in a dispute over a multifamily residence building were granted leave to file an amended complaint by a federal judge.
An employee accuses Tesla of racial discrimination and sexual harassment
DeWitt Lambert recently filed an 11-count suit against Tesla alleging racial harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment and other charges.
New judge appointed in Solano County
VALLEJO, Calif. — William Pendergast will be taking over as Solano County Superior Court judge, replacing David Power, who is retiring.
California federal court moves Hertz case back to San Francisco
A U.S. district court in California recently granted a motion to dismiss a Fair Credit Reporting Act class action against Hertz, with the case moving back to San Francisco.
Renowned Los Angeles hotel faces discrimination lawsuit
LOS ANGELES – The Hotel Bel-Air is under investigation for allegedly discriminating against its workers after an extensive renovation and hiring drive.