News from April 2016
Woman files suit against LINA over disability benefits
SAN JOSE – A Santa Clara County woman has filed a suit against her insurance company alleging it erred when calculating the amount of her long-term disability benefits.
Man files suit for pension benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – A Novato man has filed suit against the holders of a pension plan alleging that they denied plaintiff's claim for early pension.
Couple alleges Jetta came with defeat device
SAN DIEGO – A Riverside couple alleges that their 2010 diesel Volkswagen Jetta violated U.S. environmental law because it came with a "defeat device" that would temporarily reduce emissions in order for the car to pass inspection.
Funds allege Cool Breeze Refrigeration Inc. owes contributions
SAN FRANCISCO – A pension fund and a trust fund are suing a Reno, Nevada-based business over allegations it breached the bargaining agreement between the two parties.
Previvo Genetics seeks declaration in patent dispute
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Jose corporation seeks the court's help in declaring the inventors on three patents.
Southside Flooring Inc. accused of unpaid contributions
SAN FRANCISCO – Several trust funds have filed suit against a California employer over claims it hasn't paid contributions on behalf of its employees.
SoftVault Systems files patent suit
SAN JOSE – A Washington corporation has filed suit against a consumer electronics manufacturer over allegations it infringed a patent relating to the protection of electronic devices and systems from unauthorized use.
Subscriber alleges Comcast did not provide refunds
SAN FRANCISCO – A County of El Dorado Comcast subscriber has filed a class-action lawsuit against the company over allegations it does not provide refunds for interrupted service for certain customers.
Ireland's 32 owners accused of unauthorized song performances
SAN FRANCISCO – Several music industry entities have filed suit against the operators of a San Francisco business over allegations of unauthorized performances of songs.
Man alleges Viagra caused melanoma
SAN FRANCISCO – A Riverside County man has filed a suit against a pharmaceutical company, alleging that it did not warn consumers about the purported side effects of a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction.
Man accuses Volkswagen of fraud for alleged use of defeat devices
SAN FRANCISCO – A customer is suing a car manufacturer
alleging that it violated U.S. environmental law by putting a "defeat device" in its cars that would temporarily reduce emissions in order to pass inspection.
Kraft accused of false advertising in Parmesan cheese product
SACRAMENTO – A Davis consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a food manufacturer alleging it made false claims about its product.
Man claims he was not provided summary plan description on time
SACRAMENTO – A former employee of Sutter Solano Medical Center alleges that he was denied long-term disability benefits because of a pre-existing condition clause, which he was unaware of because he wasn't provided a summary plan description in a timely manner.
Pacific Legal Foundation interested in other mandated affordable housing cases
SAN JOSE – The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in late February not to hear a challenge to a San Jose-mandated affordable housing law has effectively ended that challenge, a Pacific Legal Foundation official said in an interview.
Bill expanding statute of limitations in climate change cases passes subcommittee
SACRAMENTO - A climate change bill that greatly expands public prosecutors’ power passed on a 5-2 vote in the Senate Environmental Quality Committee on April 20.
California bill would give businesses 90-day grace period to comply with ADA
SACRAMENTO – A bill sponsored by California State Rep. Jerry McNerney would give businesses 90 days to correct Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) violations before a lawsuit could be filed.
Despite court ruling, overtime for financial advisers still requires case-by-case consideration
SAN FRANCISCO – A ruling earlier this year by a California federal district court ruled that licensed financial advisers are exempt from overtime laws, but one legal expert said that doesn't mean the issue is so cut and dry.
Skechers USA Inc. accused of patent infringement
SAN FRANCISCO – A suit has been filed against a Manhattan Beach shoe manufacturer over claims its Magic Lites footwear infringes a patent.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. faces suit over non-GMO claims
SAN FRANCISCO – Several consumers have filed a class-action suit against a restaurant chain alleging that it falsely advertised its products to be 100 percent free of genetically modified organisms.
Engineered Door Industries Inc. files suit alleging it wasn't paid for work completed
SACRAMENTO – A County of Los Angeles subcontractor has filed suit against a West Sacramento business alleging it was not paid for work on a construction project.