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Recent News About Ventura
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Oral arguments set Aug. 24 in $1.15 billion lead paint public nuisance case
SAN JOSE – Nearly three years ago, a California judge ordered a group of three paint makers to pay $1.15 billion to 10 California cities and counties to remediate what the judge decided was the “public nuisance” of lead paint in homes. -
Worldwide Processing Group LLC, others alleged to have failed to identify themselves in calls
SAN DIEGO – An Oakland consumer alleges that debt collectors failed to identify themselves in calls they made to him. -
Bus passenger alleges he was injured in Fresno collision
FRESNO – A bus passenger alleges he was injured in Fresno when a vehicle collided with the bus. -
Ecolab accused of failing to pay certain wages to managers
SAN FRANCISCO – Current and former territory managers for a California corporation allege that they are owed unpaid wages. -
Woman alleges she was not paid overtime during her employment as a caregiver
LOS ANGELES – A caregiver has filed a class-action lawsuit against her former employer over allegations that it did not provide meal or rest breaks. -
Consumer files suit against TACS III over collection calls
OAKLAND – An Oakland consumer claims a debt collector failed to provide certain information in its collection calls. -
Ventura attorney disbarred for failing to meet education requirements
The State Bar Court of California recently ruled to disbar Debra Rawls Pricola, a Ventura attorney, from practicing law. -
Patagonia claims Kaleidoscope Custom Apparel and Design uses infringing mark
LOS ANGELES – A Ventura sportswear company alleges its trademark was unlawfully imitated by a Tennessee company -
Ecolabs alleged to have violated labor wage laws
LOS ANGELES – San Diego County man alleges his Minnesota-headquartered employer has failed to pay proper overtime wages. -
Former Zwick USA employee alleges he was not paid overtime wages
SAN FRANCISCO – A field service engineer alleges he was not properly compensated for all hours worked by his former employer. -
Patagonia claims Wyoming company is using infringing logo on bumper stickers
LOS ANGELES – A Ventura clothing company claims one of its logos is unlawfully being used on bumper stickers by a Wyoming company. -
Patagonia alleges Generation Tee's Montanagonia mark copies its mark
LOS ANGELES – A Ventura clothing brand claims a Montana business is using its famous mark. -
Consumer claims she received unwanted calls from Ranksone Inc.
LOS ANGELES – A Ventura woman claims her cellphone number is registered on the National Do-Not-Call Registry and that she is receiving solicitation calls from company that is in the business of increasing website traffic. -
Rincon Distribution claims Dodge Delaware is using Terrain mark without authorization
LOS ANGELES – A Ventura flooring manufacturer claims a Pennsylvania business is unlawfully using its trademark. -
Marin Clean Energy counsel: Communities need 'passionate' people regarding renewable energy as options expand
SAN FRANCISCO – On Oct. 24, University of San Francisco law students hosted a panel of experts discussing Implications for California’s energy future. The audience of about 50 people learned about a new model of energy service in California, community choice aggregation (CCA) programs, which are a way that communities can choose their energy source and choose which energy option best fits the needs of their customers. -
Man alleges Fifth Third Bank has called more than 100 times trying to reach another person
LOS ANGELES – A North Hollywood consumer is suing a bank over allegations it invaded his privacy by contacting him repeatedly in an attempt to reach another person. -
Oral arguments still not set in appeal of $1.15 billion lead paint case
SACRAMENTO - Paint manufacturers ordered to abate lead paint inside millions of private residences across the state still await hearing on appeal nearly three years since a trial court entered a $1.15 billion judgment. -
Ecolab alleged to owe wages to employees
SAN FRANCISCO – A class-action lawsuit has been filed by current and former employees of a California corporation over allegations they are owed unpaid wages. -
LA Bar Association offers flat-fee options to consumers
LOS ANGELES – California’s largest voluntary bar association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA), has launched its own flat-fee service in an attempt to remain competitive with online companies that use the internet to offer consumers low-cost legal services. -
Altair Instruments files suit against retailers over sale of microdermabrasion devices
LOS ANGELES – A Ventura business has filed a suit against several retailers alleging they distribute microdermabrasion devices that infringes one or more claims of its patent.