U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
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Judge rules patent infringement case against Belkin can proceed to trial
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) – A federal judge in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently ruled a patent infringement case involving two cellphone car-mount providers can proceed to a trial by jury to determine if one’s company’s mount design infringes on the other’s patent. -
Postmates moves case alleging couriers were misclassified as contractors to federal court
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) – Postmates recently moved a class action from a state court to a federal court as the courier delivery service grapples with a California Supreme Court decision earlier this spring that complicates how gig economy companies define independent contractors. -
ARMO Biosciences shareholder's suit alleges misinformation about proposed merger with Eli Lilly
An ARMO Biosciences shareholder recently filed a complaint on behalf of himself and others against the company alleging its financial activities in regard to a proposed tender offer constitute violations of section 14e and 20a of the Securities Exchange Act. -
Former VA worker files suit claiming violations of the Civil Rights Act
A former U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs employee recently filed a lawsuit alleging her supervisor punished, harassed and threatened her based on her gender and religion and retaliated against her for making a complaint. -
Lendingtree files to move former employee's discrimination lawsuit to federal court
SAN FRANCISCO – Lendingtree LLC, et al., defendants in a lawsuit filed by a former employee that alleges, among other things, sex discrimination, age discrimination and demotion and discharge in violation of public policy, recently served notice that they had taken proper actions to move the case from the Superior Court of California of San Mateo County to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Francisco Division. -
States allege EPA violated Clean Air Act by failing to respond to state-submitted emissions plans
SAN FRANCISCO – Eight states are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its administrator after the states claim they have violated the Clean Air Act. -
Levi Strauss alleges Dorsaz, Nanal copied stitching design on jeans
SAN FRANCISCO – Levi Strauss & Co. is suing two companies for trademark infringement over their alleged use of its Arcuate stitching design. -
Transgender woman claims she was harassed by deputies while demonstrating at San Francisco City Hall
SAN FRANCISCO – Shawn Sunshine Strickland, a homeless, transgender woman who persisted in protesting on the steps of the San Francisco City Hall without first obtaining a permit, recently filed a petition in the U.S. District Court of Northern California claiming she was harassed by sheriff’s deputies, thereby threatening her civil rights and inflicting great emotional harm. -
$5.6 million settlement approved in class action suit alleging unfair wages and working conditions
SAN FRANCISCO – U.S. Magistrate Judge Maria-Elena James of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently granted a motion for final approval and certification of a settlement in a class action regarding worker wages and hours. -
Trust says company owners transferred assets to avoid $7 million settlement payment
Rescap Liquidating Trust is suing First California Mortgage Company, alleging intentional interference with a contract in order to avoid paying a multimillion settlement, among other allegations. -
Petition to enforce nearly $18 billion foreign arbitration award filed against Chevron
A petition for an order to confirm a nearly $18 billion foreign arbitration award has been filed against Chevron in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. -
Motions for summary judgment denied in former Neiman Marcus employee's claim of ADA violations
SAN FRANCISCO – Magistrate Judge Maria-Elena James of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, denied motions for summary judgment made by the plaintiff and defendant in a complaint filed by former Neiman Marcus Group worker accusing the company of wrongful interference with his rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). -
New York union named lead plaintiff in securities class action against San Jose tech company
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District Court of California recently agreed to consolidate lawsuits against a northern California tech company and ruled that a pension fund for a New York union representing hotel and gaming workers will be the lead plaintiff in the securities class action. -
Judge orders Center for Medical Progress to produce memoranda in Planned Parenthood case
SAN FRANCISCO – On May 31, Judge Donna M. Ryu of the U.S. District Court for Northern California declared that defendants in a lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood and affiliates would have to produce some of the information demanded by plaintiffs. -
Insurers sue Fremont manufacturer for allegedly failing to pay full amount of premiums
In a complaint filed May 23 in U.S. District Court in Northern California, two insurance companies are accusing a Fremont-based electronic component manufacturing company of breach of contract and unjust enrichment in a scenario in which the defendant allegedly did not pay premiums calculated after the initial policy write-ups. -
ACLU asks court to order ICE to release details of surveillance contract and use
SAN FRANCISCO – A civil rights group is asking a federal court to order an immigration enforcement agency to hand over information regarding the collection and use of a type of surveillance technology. -
Judge: Synopsys does not have to provide printouts of software code to Ubiquiti Networks
LOS ANGELES – A tech company does not have to provide printout copies of source code to accommodate an expert witness hired by a defendant accused of using counterfeiting keys to install software without a license. -
Judge denies Hidden Valley Lake Association's motion to avoid posting bond while appealing judgment
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court of Northern California has denied a motion by a homeowners association to stay enforcement of a judgment without posting a supersedeas bond, or defendant's appeal bond. -
Court rules in favor of Alameda Unified School District in terminated teacher’s discrimination case
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has granted a school district's motion for summary judgment in a discrimination case. -
Federal court denies motion to enjoin parallel state court proceeding against Dynamic Ledger Solutions
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California reached a decision May 25 on when a federal court can enjoin state proceedings under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act and the Anti-Injunction Act.