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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Court denies motion to reconsider case against The Money Store
Plaintiffs brought a class-action lawsuit claiming the company has fraudulent lending practices. -
Appeals court rejects false-advertising summary judgment in favor of nutritional supplement sellers
A California customer who sued the seller of a nutritional supplement claiming it falsely advertised the product has obtained a victory in court. -
Court denies rehearing to school district on religious exercise case
A school district with religious practices in its policies—which were upheld by a district court—has obtained a victory in appeals. -
Court says it lacks jurisdiction in casino licensing case
A gaming management company alleging that a Native American tribe breached a contract while developing a new casino in Fresno has suffered a loss in court. -
Court awards over $7 million in damages on violations against securities, consumer protection laws
LOS ANGELES -- An investor who attempted to invest in a real estate development in Russia and had losses due to wrongful action, has been awarded damages in court. -
Rock bank RATT's general partnership wins dismissal of counterclaims in trademark infringement case
LOS ANGELES – A federal court has dismissed counterclaims in a trademark lawsuit involving a band known for the 1984 song "Round and Round." -
Charter Communications loses appeal over allegedly racially motivated denial of contract
Cable giant Charter Communications failed to have dismissed a lawsuit claiming the company declined to carry a channel due to African American proprietorship. -
'Honey Badger' creator wins appeal on trademark case; rehearing granted
A YouTuber famous for the use of the expression "honey badger" in his videos won an appeal in a trademark case, overturning a previous summary judgment against his lawsuit suing greeting cards companies. -
Court dismisses case claiming copyright infringement by Chive Media
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California dismissed a lawsuit in which a plaintiff claimed his photographs were used on websites in violation of copyright laws. -
'Candy-Gram' trademark infringement claim against Sugarfina to proceed
Luxury candy boutique Sugarfina, accused of infringing on Global Apogee's "Candy-Gram" trademark, had its motion to have the case dismissed denied by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. -
Federal appeals court uphold's Hidden Hills attorney's conviction on SEC charges in Heart Tronics case
SAN FRANCISCO – The conviction and sentencing of a Hidden Hills attorney who allegedly "masterminded" a multimillion-dollar market manipulation and fraud scheme that involved former pro-football player Willie James Gault was recently upheld by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. -
Judge sanctions attorney for more than $90,000, said he 'knowingly pursued frivolous claims'
LOS ANGELES – On Sept. 27, the U.S. District Court for the Central District Court of California ruled that the attorney for an information directory service for the Iranian community should be sanctioned for “unreasonable and vexatious conduct." -
Appeals court vacates jury decision in copyright suit against Led Zeppelin over 'Stairway To Heaven'
SAN FRANCISCO – Attorneys for Led Zeppelin are heading back to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California to defend the band in copyright lawsuit over the song "Stairway to Heaven" after an appeals court ruled that the district court erred in jury instructions in the case. -
Woman alleges medication Viberzi caused acute pancreatitis
LOS ANGELES – A Burbank woman alleges that she was injured by a medication prescribed to treat irritable bowel syndrome. -
Photographer alleges popcrunch.com used photos of Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson without permission
LOS ANGELES – A professional photographer alleges a website registered with a Playa Del Ray address used two of his photos of entertainers without authorization. -
Quest Diagnostic employee alleges LINA wrongfully denied disability benefit claims
LOS ANGELES – A woman formerly employed by Quest Diagnostics Inc. alleges her claims for disability benefits were wrongfully denied by her insurer. -
Guess? alleged to have used photo published by makeup artist on Instagram without authorization
LOS ANGELES – A North Hollywood makeup art photographer alleges a clothing manufacturer used one of its photographs without permission on shirts. -
La Puente store alleged to have too narrow travel paths for patrons with wheelchairs
LOS ANGELES – A wheelchair user alleges a La Puente furniture store was not accessible to him because the paths of travel were too narrow. -
Individual alleges Freightquote.com unlawfully contacted him for solicitation purposes
LOS ANGELES – A Winnetka consumer alleges an online transportation broker of freight services unlawfully called him for solicitation purposes. -
VenKee Communications alleges TRENDnet router infringes patent
LOS ANGELES – A Texas limited liability company is alleged to have infringed a patent owned by a Torrance corporation.