News from August 2016
Thornhill Equipment Rental alleged to owe contributions to union funds
LOS ANGELES – Labor group funds allege a Castaic employer did not pay contributions in violation of a bargaining agreement between the parties.
Couture Textile Inc. accuses companies of selling garments with copyrighted designs
LOS ANGELES – A textile company based in Los Angeles alleges other companies sold garments using its copyrighted designs without authorization.
Woman alleges Department Stores National Bank continued to call after asked to stop
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles consumer alleges a debt collector continued to call her despite requests to stop.
Class action filed on behalf of Franklin Templeton retirement plan
SAN FRANCISCO – A plan participant has filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the plan's investment committee breached its fiduciary duties.
Ross Stores, Greena accused of using copyrighted fabric designs
LOS ANGELES – A Commerce company and a Dublin company are accused by a Los Angeles business of distributing garments with its copyrighted fabric designs without authorization.
Polynesia Line claims it is owed more than $285,000
SAN FRANCISCO – An ocean carrier alleges it is owed money under the terms of a master carrier services agreement.
Scout GPS developer accused of sending unwanted text messages
SAN JOSE – A Wisconsin consumer has filed a class-action suit against a Santa Clara app developer over allegations it sent him unwanted text messages.
LeapFrog files suit against Epik over allegedly similar children's tablets
SAN FRANCISCO – A manufacturer of educational children's products alleges another company is selling similar products under a similar name.
Unpaid overtime allegations subject of class-action suit against city of Modesto
SACRAMENTO – A city of Modesto employee has filed a class-action suit alleging he wasn't paid overtime wages.