U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
-
Dispute between Synopsys and ATopTech dismissed by district court
SAN FRANCISCO — A district court has dismissed a dispute over a copyright infringement between tech companies Synopsis and ATopTech. -
Patent battle underway over camera mouth mount
SAN DIEGO — A camera mouth mount is at the center of a legal battle between San Diego-based company MyGo LLC and an entrepreneur who operates the website called Ho Stevie. -
Supreme Court rules for Samsung in patent dispute with Apple
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Samsung on Dec. 6, in what is being heralded as a major victory in the patent controversy with rival tech giant Apple. -
Berkeley dispensary off the hook after 3 years in litigation
BERKELEY, Calif. — A recently dismissed lawsuit against Berkeley Patients Group ended a three-year legal battle by the federal government to close Berkeley’s oldest marijuana dispensary. -
Woman seeks reinstatement of long-term disability benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman alleges she is disabled due to a neuromuscular disease and that her disability benefits were wrongfully terminated. -
Louisiana man claims Casting 360 sent him unwanted text messages
SAN FRANCISCO – A theatrical talent and booking agency is alleged to have sent unsolicited text advertisements to a Louisiana man, who has filed a class-action suit. -
McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings accused of unlawfully using photos
SAN FRANCISCO – A Pennsylvania stock photography agency claims a publisher used its photographs without permission. -
AllCells LLC allege former employees used confidential information to start Cepheus Biosciences
SAN FRANCISCO – An Alameda company alleges two former employees used trade secrets to start a competing company of their own. -
Venclose Inc. seeks judgment over Covidien's claims of patent ownership
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Jose startup is seeking declaration from the court regarding the ownership of patents. -
Former Aaron's Inc. manager files class action, alleges he was not provided rest breaks
SAN FRANCISCO – A store manager has filed a class-action suit against his former employer over allegations of violations of labor laws. -
Marinwood Community Services District employees seek judgment regarding overtime
SAN FRANCISCO – Current and former employees of a political subdivision allege they are not properly paid for overtime work. -
Newegg alleged to sell infringing computer cooling systems
SAN FRANCISCO – A Denmark corporation alleges that infringing computer cooling systems are still being sold by a California corporation. -
A. Teichert & Son Inc. seeks declaration against insurers
SAN FRANCISCO – A Sacramento construction company is seeking a declaration from the court against three insurers regarding their duty to indemnify. -
Consumer claims Joint Juice products don't work as advertised
SAN FRANCISCO – A consumer alleges a joint health product's benefits are falsely advertised. -
Volt Management Corp., Genco I Inc. alleged to have not provided rest breaks to employees
SAN FRANCISCO – A man alleges his former employer violated labor code laws. -
Foot Traffic USA owner files suit over name of San Rafael shoe store
SAN FRANCISCO – A Kansas City individual and company claims a San Rafael business is using their mark to sell shoes and related items. -
C.I.B. Korean Disabled Veteran Inc. seeks more than $400,000 for construction work
SAN FRANCISCO – A Redlands subcontractor alleges it was not paid for construction work it provided. -
Unions allege Olsson Plumbing & Heating owes more than $200,000 in contributions
SAN FRANCISCO – An Alameda County plumbing company is alleged to have defaulted on its bargaining agreement with several union groups. -
Doctor claims Standard Insurance Co. wrongfully terminated disability benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – A licensed physician alleges her insurer wrongfully denied disability benefits. -
Zippo alleges counterfeit lighters are being manufactured by LightInTheBox Holding Co.
SAN FRANCISCO – A Pennsylvania lighter manufacturer alleges a Chinese company is selling counterfeit versions of its lighters.