U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
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Wakaya ordered to pay Youngevity reasonable attorney's fees
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California granted part of the attorney’s fees be paid to Youngevity International Inc. in its suit with Wakaya, a brand allegedly created from former Youngevity distributors. -
Federal court rejects motion to reconsider $3M ADA violation case
The U.S. District Court for Southern California denied a man’s motion to have his case alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and mail fraud reheard for lack of new evidence to warrant a reconsideration of summary judgment. -
Court denies to quash subpoenas to QVC in competing broom case
SAN DIEGO – HISC Inc.’s motion to quash subpoenas to QVC in a case involving HISC Inc. and Franmar International Importers LTD's competing brooms marketed by both on QVC was denied by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. -
Arctic Zero denied injunction in case involving defunct cookie dough maker
A federal judge recently issued an order to deny San Diego-based Arctic Zero Inc., makers of lactose and gluten free frozen desserts, their motion for a preliminary injunction and order against the now defunct cookie dough manufacturer Aspen Hill that closed due to a Listeria outbreak. -
Company marketing heavy metal band's merchandise asks federal court to order crack down on bootleggers
A company granted the exclusive rights to market merchandise for heavy metal band Slayer moved to combat bootleggers by filing of a federal suit ahead of the first concert of the band's final tour. -
Whistleblower case against drug testing company moves forward
A drug testing company failed in its bid to have a judge toss a lawsuit filed by a former employee alleging he was fired after reporting unethical practices. -
EEOC alleges Albertsons 'harassed' Hispanic employees for speaking Spanish
SAN DIEGO – A grocery company is accused of violating the civil rights of Hispanic workers who claim they were subjected to harassment for speaking Spanish at one store in California. -
Southern District of California court reinstates motions in case involving BIC, Norwood Promotional
SAN DIEGO — The U.S. District Court in the Southern District of California has overruled a media company’s summary judgment objections in a case involving BIC Corp., according to the April 12 opinion. -
Affymetrix, Life Technologies cleared of patent infringment claim
SAN DIEGO – Affymetrix Inc. and Life Technologies Corp. have not infringed on a patent held by the Regents of the University of California or Becton, Dickinson and Co., and Sirigen, according to a summary judgment entered May 1 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. -
BMW of North America fee dispute in 'Lemon Law' case decided by federal court
SAN DIEGO – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California partially approved the payment of $18,431 fees and costs incurred in a settled lawsuit filed against BMW of North America LLC, according to an order filed April 30. -
Time runs out for several claims against P.I. Iron in pregnancy discrimination lawsuit, court rules
SAN DIEGO – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California agreed with P.C. Iron Inc.’s contention that most claims filed against it by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and a former employee who was allegedly fired because of her pregnancy were time-barred, according to an order filed May 1. -
Leadpages alleged to have harassed man with unwanted text messages
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego man alleges that a marketing company sent him text messages without his consent. -
Neocell Corp., others alleged to have falsely advertised ingredient in joint supplement
SAN DIEGO – A Pauma Valley company alleges that several corporations are falsely advertising ingredients in their supplements. -
Ametek granted partial judgment in alleged ground contamination cased filed by mobile home parks' owners
SAN DIEGO – The owners of mobile home parks were not able to immediately claim compensatory damages after they alleged a nearby facility dumped toxic waste on its property. -
Presidio Components suffers setback in pursuit of modified damages in federal court
Presidio Components' efforts to have a court increase its more than $2 million award in a patent infringement case fell short in an April 9 opinion. -
Canine handlers for MSA Security allege they were not paid for all hours worked
SAN DIEGO – Employees for a security company with a principal place of business in San Diego allege they were not paid for all hours worked. -
Capital Alliance Group alleged to have unlawfully contacted man to solicit loans
SAN DIEGO – A Fallbrook consumer alleges that a company that solicits business loans unlawfully contacted him. -
Lucasfilm, Denny's face lawsuit from gaming company alleging copyright infringement
SAN FRANCISCO — "Star Wars" producer Lucasfilm and Denny’s Restaurants are being sued over allegations they used the name of a trademarked video card game “SABACC” to promote the “Solo: A Star Wars Story” movie. -
Consumer claims Judge Law Firm 'threatened' to charge for correspondence in collection letter
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego woman alleges that a debt collector used misleading representations in an attempt to collect an alleged debt. -
Judge dismisses RICO suit against IRS
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing the IRS of engaging in unauthorized collection activities in violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.