U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
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Consumer alleges Medcah continued to call after he revoked his consent
LOS ANGELES – A consumer alleges a debt collector is engaging in abusive and deceptive collection practices. -
Design Collection alleges textile design was unlawfully used in garments
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles company alleges one of its copyright fabric designs has been used in garments without its knowledge or consent. -
Man alleges Republic of Peru failed to pay bond valued at $907 million
LOS ANGELES – A Woodland Hills resident alleges he owns a bond issued in 1875 issued by Peru valued at several million dollars and that Peru has failed to pay the amount of the bond. -
Court upholds ruling in favor of Department of Health Care in private ambulance compensation case
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has upheld a district court’s ruling in favor of the director of the California Department of Health Care Services in a lawsuit brought by private ambulance companies over compensation. -
Plaintiff agrees to cap damages at $75,000 instead of $5 million in Walmart falling tables case
LOS ANGELES – A lawsuit involving Wal-Mart and a woman who alleged she was injured at a store has been remanded from the federal court back to Los Angeles Superior Court. -
Long Beach business alleged to lack minimum required amount of accessible parking
LOS ANGELES – A paraplegic man alleges he has been deterred from visiting a Long Beach property because of a lack of accessible parking spaces. -
California woman alleged to have been unjustly enriched at expense of investors
LOS ANGELES – A California woman is alleged to have knowingly accepted fraudulently obtained funds. -
Penny Saver Liquor alleged to have failed to maintain parking space for disabled customers
LOS ANGELES – A Lawndale business is alleged to have failed to maintain a parking space designated for persons with disabilities. -
Vigen Holdings alleges individual failed to purchase painting worth $150 million as agreed
LOS ANGELES – A British Virgin Islands limited liability company is seeking more than $45 million from a California resident after the individual allegedly failed to purchase a painting. -
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. -
Store clerk alleges Dollar Tree failed to pay proper wages
LOS ANGELES — A store clerk is suing Dollar Tree, alleging unpaid wages. -
Store clerk alleges Dollar Tree failed to pay proper wages
LOS ANGELES — A store clerk is suing Dollar Tree, alleging unpaid wages. -
Disabled customer accuses Whittier property owner of disability discrimination
LOS ANGELES — A disabled California man who requires a wheelchair for mobility is suing a Whittier property owner, alleging disability discrimination. -
Pennsylvania business seeks return of $625,000 in property deal
LOS ANGELES — A Pennsylvania company is suing a New York business, alleging breach of contract in a property transaction. -
Consumer seeks to update credit report, remove alleged debt
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County consumer is suing a debt collector, alleging misrepresentation in collection. -
Disabled customer alleges Baldwin Park restaurant violated ADA standards
LOS ANGELES — A disabled customer is suing the owners of a Baldwin Park restaurant, alleging disability discrimination. -
Passenger blames Princess Cruises for injuries
LOS ANGELES — A New Jersey passenger is suing Princess Cruises, alleging negligence in allowing a ship's stair to remain slippery, leading to injuries for the plaintiff. -
British artist alleges greeting card company copied her designs without consent
LOS ANGELES — A British artist is suing a greeting card company, alleging copyright infringement. -
Store clerk alleges Dollar Tree failed to pay proper wages
LOS ANGELES — A store clerk is suing Dollar Tree, alleging unpaid wages. -
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.