U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
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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. -
Court denies consolidation of class suit against Conagra over margarine claims
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has denied a motion to consolidate two class action complaints against Conagra over the alleged mislabeling of trans fat in margarine. -
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. -
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. -
Judge denies Finjan's motion for new trial in patent case against Juniper Networks
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently denied a motion for a new trial in a patent infringement action involving Finjan Inc. and Juniper Networks Inc. -
Judge dismisses Crunch 'n Munch trans fat complaint against ConAgra
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal judge agreed to dismiss a class action complaint accusing ConAgra of improperly labeling Crunch ’n Munch. -
Judge: Amazon not liable for house fire allegedly linked to hoverboard
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal judge sided with Amazon in a dispute with two customers who alleged a hoverboard led to a fire that destroyed their house and killed their dogs. -
Court agrees with FCA to exclude expert testimony in defective vehicle cases
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has granted a motion by the manufacturer of Chrysler vehicles to exclude certain expert testimony in some cases filed over an allegedly defective component in its vehicles. -
Great American Assurance fails to prove it is free from duty to indemnify policyholders in wrongful death case
SAN FRANCISCO – On March 11, Great American Assurance Co. failed to prove it did not owe a home care business indemnity and defense in a wrongful death and negligence case. -
Court denies dismissal of J. Barbour & Sons from Levi's trademark suit
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California has denied a defendant's motion to dismiss a suit against it filed by Levi Strauss & Co. over allegations of trademark infringement. -
Roundup trial’s second phase closes; plaintiff seeks punitive damages from Monsanto
SAN FRANCISCO – The second phase of the case of Edwin Hardeman v. Monsanto came to a close on Tuesday and the jury will now decide what damages are owed to the 70-year-old Northern California resident. -
Class action involving 'Varsity Blues' not likely to get certified, legal expert says
SAN FRANCISCO – The recent discovery of bribing scandals involving wealthy parents and prestigious educational institutions has had a new development as students have filed a lawsuit against the institutions over allegations that the admissions process was unfair. -
Second phase of Roundup trial under way; Defense argues company has acted responsibly
SAN FRANCISCO – In the case of Edwin Hardeman v. Monsanto, the opening phase came to a close on Tuesday afternoon with the federal jury ruling in favor of the plaintiff. While the ruling was a big win for Hardeman and a major blow to Monsanto, there was little time for reflection as the trial quickly moved on to its second phase. -
Emissions case against VW remanded back to state court despite company's attempts to keep it in federal
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled it does not have proper jurisdiction over an ongoing fraud, unfair competition law and warranty case against Volkswagen and remanded the case back to state court on March 8. -
Court approves $800K settlement in wage class action against Interstate Hotel & Resorts
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal district court has approved a class action settlement in a suit filed by employees of Interstate Hotels & Resorts over pay. -
Roundup trial continues as San Francisco judge sets tone; Allows sprayer to be shown to jurors
SAN FRANCISCO – The second Monsanto Roundup case is beginning to take shape as each side continued to carefully prepare their arguments on Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. -
Judge denies motion to remand 34 'clean diesel' suits against Volkswagen to California courts
SAN FRANCISCO – A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently ruled that 34 lawsuits against Volkswagen alleging the automaker falsely advertised its diesel vehicles as producing low emissions will remain in federal court because they involve parties that are from more than one state.