U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
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Court rules Securities and Exchange Commission failed to show entitlement to disgorgement from Berkeley Healthcare Dynamics
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California partially granted the Securities Exchange Commission’s motion for summary judgment in its case against companies it alleged violated federal securities laws. -
Court rules MetLife owes couple nearly $500,000 for attorneys' fees in insurance claim dispute
SAN FRANCISCO – On Jan. 7, a federal court granted in part a couple’s motion for judgment award against their insurance company after they were denied coverage several times for payment of accident dismemberment benefits. -
Court says Alphonso did not infringe on Samba's patent for system that matches advertising to TV viewing habits
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently said a company that sends advertisements to consumers' mobile devices based on the television shows they watch is not infringing on a patent created by a company that also sends ads to mobile devices based on television viewing habits. -
Judge rules that evidence must be focused on science ahead of weedkiller trial
SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge has barred plaintiff lawyers in a bellwether case alleging a Monsanto weed killer causes cancer from introducing evidence in the initial trial that the company manipulated evidence, intimidated scientists and regulators. -
Federal judge gives consumers leave to amend dismissed claim over Nature Made biotin supplements
SAN FRANCISCO – A putative class action by two California consumers alleging they were deceived into buying more biotin than their bodies need was dismissed by a federal judge earlier this month, but were allowed a period to amend their complaint. -
Labor union funds granted more than $20,000 in suit against Brunk Industries
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has granted in part a motion for default judgment for a labor union in the state in its suit over allegations of outstanding employee benefit contributions. -
Domino's granted summary judgment in lawsuit over GPS driver tracking system
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal district court has granted summary judgment for defendant Domino’s Pizza in a case over a GPS driver tracking system designed by plaintiff Prostar Wireless Group. -
Court dismisses patent infringement lawsuit involving Uniloc, Box
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has issued an order of dismissal in a patent infringement case filed by Uniloc 2017 LLC against Box Inc. -
Court affirms in part, reverses in part Freedom of Information Act case against US Fish and Wildlife Service
An environmental organization seeking public records regarding proposed rules for cooling water intake structures has suffered a loss in court. -
Appeals court affirms denial of class certification in civil rights case against Sonoma County, City of Santa Rosa
Two out-of-state drivers who had their vehicles impounded for over 30 days in alleged violation of the Fourth Amendment have suffered a loss in court. -
Appeals court affirms dismissal of anticompetition conspiracy suit against Walt Disney Co.
Shareholders of the Walt Disney Company concerned about agreements being made by the board of directors have suffered a loss in court. -
Appeals court upholds lower court decision in Jiffy Lube arbitration case
An appeals court has upheld a lower court’s decision to refuse a petition to vacate the arbitral award of a couple who sued Jiffy Lube. -
Court grants motion to amend complaint against Whole Foods Market in suit over 'hypoallergenic' labeling
SAN FRANCISCO – A consumer who alleged Whole Foods Market mislabeled some of its private-brand household and body care products as hypoallergenic has been granted leave to file an amended complaint. -
Court orders for final distribution plan in case between SEC, Felix Investments
SAN FRANCISCO – A plan crafted both by the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission and an investment company has received an order for a final agreement. -
Court grants summary judgment, stay in case against Iran's involvement in terrorist attacks
Four creditors seeking to recover assets from Iran over injuries suffered during terrorist attacks have obtained a favorable decision in court. -
Federal court grants Turn's motion to dismiss zombie cookie case
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by two New York men who purchased cellphones and claimed that a Verizon partner violated their privacy by showing ads based on browsing. -
Court denies Amazon, Google and Walmart's motion to compel in patent infringement case
SAN FRANCISCO – On Dec. 14, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled against a motion filed by Amazon, Google and Walmart in a patent infringement case and determined the plaintiff suing them doesn’t have to produce certain documents. -
Federal judge grants GoPro's request for stay in patent infringement case
SAN FRANCISCO – Despite a holding company’s opposition, GoPro Inc. was granted a motion to stay in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on Dec. 12 in a patent infringement case. -
Holdings company granted access to documents after homeowner refuses to pay court-ordered $5.3M judgement
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted a holdings company its request for sanctions after a former homeowner not only failed to pay the $5.3 million the company was awarded in a judgement but also refused to deliver documents relating to his financial status. -
General Mills cleared of lawsuit over its use of partially hydrated oils
Thanks to conflict preemption, General Mills was able to escape a class-action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.