Santa Monica
Recent News About Santa Monica
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Federal judge hired by commercial litigation funder IMF Bentham
SANTA MONICA -- A commercial litigation financier has appointed a former federal judge to its U.S. investment committee. -
Yahoo user files class action over data breach, alleges she was victim of identity theft
SAN FRANCISCO – A Yahoo user alleges she was the victim of identity theft after a 2014 data breach. -
VBConversions LLC accuses Rihani International of copyright infringement over software use
LOS ANGELES – A Santa Monica company alleges that a Rhode Island company hacked and used its software. -
American International Industries alleges Dara Inc. used name, address on nail product
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles-based beauty product manufacturer alleges another company is using its name on a nail product. -
Photographer claims copyrighted photo was uploaded to YouTube without permission
LOS ANGELES – A Wisconsin photographer alleges one of her images was used without permission by a YouTube user. -
Innovative Artists Talent and Literary Agency Inc. accused of illegally distributing movies
LOS ANGELES – A Burbank corporation alleges its movies were illegally distributed by Santa Monica businesses. -
Installer alleges AT&T, DirecTV violated wage and hour laws
SAN FRANCISCO – An installer for an El Segundo company alleges that his employer failed to provide fair compensation to him for his work. -
Patient claims physician, Family Healthcare Network and others' negligence caused her serious injuries
SACRAMENTO — A Tulare resident has filed suit against a doctor and health care providers for alleged negligence and vicarious liability following a surgery that resulted in infections, sepsis, internal injuries and a stay in the intensive care unit. -
Los Angeles Waterkeeper alleges Bell Foundry Co. violated Clean Water Act
LOS ANGELES – A Santa Monica nonprofit corporation alleges a South Gate iron foundry facility corporation has violated federal regulations regarding pollutants and water discharge. -
Belava alleges two companies have copied patented pedicure products
LOS ANGELES – A Canoga Park company alleges two Los Angeles companies have copied its patented design for products used in pedicures. -
AirBNB files additional lawsuits to fight home-sharing city ordinances
SANTA MONICA – A series of lawsuits have been filed by home rental host AirBNB in an attempt to support the rights of its home rental users -
Comedian Bobby Collins accused of copyright infringement regarding CDs
LOS ANGELES – An entertainment corporation alleges a Santa Monica comedian and his limited liability company willfully infringed its copyrights. -
Tradingpoststore.com accused of using Santa Monica company's photo without permission
SAN FRANCISCO – A photography studio in Santa Monica alleges a website used its copyrighted photo to promote its business without permission. -
Composer claims Ariana Grande, David Guetta and others allegedly used his music without permission
LOS ANGELES — An individual has filed suit against multiple musicians and others in the music industry for what he alleges is copyright infringement regarding music he composed. -
Santa Monica photography studio alleges Florida retailer used photo without permission
SAN FRANCISCO — A Santa Monica photography studio has filed suit against a Venice, Florida company alleging it used a copyrighted photograph without permission. -
Lexus owner files class action against Toyota over airbag recall
LOS ANGELES – A Marina del Rey Lexus owner has filed a class-action lawsuit against Toyota over its handling of an airbag recall. -
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. -
No legislative or voter action prompted by announced Covered California rate increase
SANTA MONICA – A more than 13 percent increase in health insurance premiums for 2017 announced by Covered California hasn't prompted any action from California lawmakers or voters, an industry spokeswoman said during a recent interview. -
Consumer Watchdog alleges State Farm rate proposals are too high
SANTA MONICA – Are California consumers being overcharged for their homeowner’s insurance? According to the group Consumer Watchdog, the answer is yes. -
Individual allegedly copied former employer's business training videos
LOS ANGELES – A Malaysian company alleges a former sales representative and a Santa Monica company unlawfully copied a training video it produces.