U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
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Fruition, investors ordered to pay more than $7 million over stock price manipulation allegations
SAN DIEGO – A court has ordered two individuals and a corporation to pay more than $7 million in penalties and interest in a ruling in a stock manipulation civil enforcement action. -
Court clears PCI Iron of EEOC claims tied to alleged treatment of pregnant worker
SAN DIEGO – A federal court has ruled that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has not met its burden in a pregnancy discrimination suit against a fabricator and erector of structural steel and iron for construction projects. -
Law firm's contract with marketing company was illegal, court rules
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California gave mixed rulings over motions for summary judgments in a fraud case related to a law firm’s promotional campaign. -
TBS, 'Conan' show fail to prove fraud in copyright case over Tom Brady joke told on air, court rules
A joke on the Conan late-night talk show ended up in court after a man sued the show for allegedly stealing one of his jokes; recently, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California granted his motion for summary judgement amid the show and network's fraud claims. -
Court denies summary judgement in class action against Ocean Spray
A class-action lawsuit against Ocean Spray will now move forward in a case over the alleged use of synthetic acids in drinks labeled as "100%" with no artificial flavorings. -
Southern District court denies summary judgments for both parties in misappropriation suit
SAN DIEGO – On Oct. 11, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California denied both a group of plaintiffs and defendants’ motions for summary judgment in a case of misappropriation of likeness. -
Summary judgment denied in dispute alleging infringement regarding outdoor garden broom
SAN DIEGO – A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California recently denied motions for summary judgment in case alleging infringement of trade dress rights regarding an outdoor garden broom. -
Court gives preliminary OK to proposed settlement regarding dispute over Navy Federal Credit Union overdraft fee
SAN DIEGO – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California recently granted preliminary approval to a proposed settlement between the Navy Federal Credit Union and customers who claimed the credit union “improperly assessed and collected optional overdraft protection fees (OOPS).” -
9th District tosses $8.7 million in attorneys' fees in Provide Commerce settlement
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal appeals court has upheld a settlement awarding some $3.5 million to consumers who alleged they were placed in a membership rewards program without their consent and vacated a ruling on attorneys' fees. -
Appeals court says class action against Kroger over trans fat labeling can proceed
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth District recently ruled that a class-action lawsuit filed against Kroger over claims of misleading labels on bread crumbs can move forward. -
American Airlines can compel arbitration with employee allegedly fired for whistleblowing, 9th Circuit rules
SAN FRANCISCO – A panel of judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on Sept. 26 reversed part of a lower court's regarding arbitration between American Airlines, an employee and a union. -
Consumer alleges Vimo subsidiary unlawfully called his cellphone
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County consumer alleges that a company unlawfully contacted him for solicitation purposes. -
Consumer alleges RMA Recovery Group unlawfully threatened legal action
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego consumer alleges a New York-based debt collector threatened him with legal action that it cannot legally take. -
Convention Electrical Services alleged to have failed to pay union contributions
SAN DIEGO – An electrical services provider is alleged to have failed to pay an amount found due and owing to union benefit funds. -
Parcel Pending alleged to have failed to disclose it recorded calls
SAN DIEGO – A consumer alleges that a debt collector failed to inform him that it was recording their calls. -
Kiva Health Brands seeks damages from Kiva Brands over trademark infringement allegations
SAN DIEGO – A food supplement distributor based in Hawaii alleges that a San Francisco-area company engaged in the sale of cannabis-containing confections is using a similar trademark. -
Avvo alleged to have recorded phone call without disclosure or permission
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County man alleges that a Washington company called him to solicit its services and failed to disclose that the call would be recorded. -
Consumer alleges Hansen’s Natural sodas contain artificial ingredients
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County resident alleges a brand of soda is falsely advertised as natural. -
Federal judge approves sale of land held by SEC in fraudulent investment scheme
SAN DIEGO – In a lawsuit concerning the sale of foreclosed property, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California recently approved a motion to sell a 42-acre section of a 106-acre tract for $1,282,600 with the proceeds being paid to the Securities and Exchange Commission. -
Patron alleges parking lot at Rally's Restaurant in El Centro violates accessibility guidelines
SAN DIEGO – An El Centro restaurant is alleged to have failed to maintain in working and useable condition features on the property that are needed for access by customers with disabilities.