U.S. District Court Central District of California
Recent News About U.S. District Court Central District of California
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Former personal assistant for Dough Boy alleges she resigned because of sexual harassment
LOS ANGELES – A Pennsylvania woman alleges she was forced to resign her job from a Beverly Hills business because of sexual harassment. -
Consumer alleges Ford Credit line is inaccurate on credit report
LOS ANGELES – A consumer alleges inaccuracies to her credit report has caused her financial and dignitary harm. -
Consumer files suit against Midland Credit Management, Midland Funding over contents of collection letter
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County consumer alleges two debt collectors sent her letters that used illegal collection practices. -
Consumer alleges Simply Organic salt products are deceptively marketed as organic
LOS ANGELES – An Orange County consumer alleges she paid more for a salt product that was misrepresented as organic. -
Wheelchair user alleges Los Angeles store doesn't have ADA-compliant parking
LOS ANGELES – A wheelchair user alleges a Los Angeles liquor and grocery store has failed to comply with federal and state standards for parking spaces. -
National Distribution Centers requests change of venue for class action filed against it
LOS ANGELES – National Distribution Centers LLC has filed a request to have a class-action lawsuit brought against it removed from the California Superior Court of Los Angeles to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. -
Judge denies plaintiffs’ request to dismiss 2 charges in $13M investment fraud case
LOS ANGELES -- A federal judge has denied a request to voluntarily dismiss two charges in a securities fraud case involving Chinese nationals who claim they were victims of a $13 million investment scheme. -
Court agrees abstract ideas like caller ID and call waiting cannot be patented
Five cellular wireless carriers have been granted summary judgment in a patent infringement case for their use of call interrupting and notification services. -
Identity theft victim wins nearly $120,000 in FDCPA case; lawyer takes big cut
LOS ANGELES — A federal district judge has ordered that the defendants in a case pertaining to the unlawful collection of debts levied against a victim of identity theft is to award $118,204 to the plaintiff. -
Disabled customer accuses liquor store owners of violating ADA
LOS ANGELES — A disabled man who required a wheelchair is suing the owners of a Torrance liquor and food market, alleging negligent violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Unruh Civil Rights Act, Unfair Competition Act. -
Passenger blames Princess Cruise Line for injuries
LOS ANGELES — A passenger is suing Princess Cruise Lines. alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff. -
Former Fed Ex worker accuses plan administrator of violating ERISA
LOS ANGELES — A longtime Federal Express worker is suing a plan administrator, alleging violation of the Employees Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). -
Consumers accuse Ken's Foods of false advertising
LOS ANGELES — Two consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against Ken's Foods, alleging false advertising. -
Consumer accuses debt collector of unfair practices
LOS ANGELES — A California woman is suing debt collectors, alleging abusive debt collection practices. -
Retirement fund board accuses printing business of violating ERISA
LOS ANGELES — A retirement fund's board of trustees is suing a printing business, alleging violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). -
Motorist blames government vehicle for crash
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County woman is suing the U.S. government, alleging one of its employees caused a vehicle crash. -
El Monte law enforcement officials accused of false arrest
LOS ANGELES — Two Los Angeles County men are suing El Monte law enforcement officials, alleging deprivation of due process, battery and excessive force. -
L.A. fabrics business accuses Saks Fifth Avenue of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angels fabrics business is suing Saks Fifth Avenue and Does 1-10, alleging copyright infringement. -
Disabled man accuses Gardena business of violating ADA
LOS ANGELES — A disabled California man who requires a wheelchair is suing a Gardena company, alleging violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Unruh Civil Rights Act. -
Paraplegic accuses Los Angeles property owner of violating ADA
LOS ANGELES — A paraplegic woman is suing the property owners of a Los Angeles restaurant, alleging failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.