News from August 2016
Sales and service tech files suit seeking reinstatement of disability benefits
LOS ANGELES – A former sales and service technician for Frontier Communications Corp. alleges he was wrongfully terminated from receiving long-term disability benefits.
Couple alleges VA hospital failed to diagnose aortic aneurysm
LOS ANGELES – A Palos Verdes Estates couple alleges a government health care facility failed to properly diagnose the husband's symptoms, resulting in further medical care.
Man claims Charter Communications of California keeps calling his number to reach another party
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles man claims a business has contacted him for two years in an attempt to solicit its services using an automatic dialing system.
San Diego Unified Port District alleges Lockheed Martin breached lease
SAN DIEGO – A Maryland-based successor to Lockheed Missiles & Space Co. and Lockheed Aircraft Corp. is accused of not restoring a leased property back to its original condition.
Chula Vista employees file suit alleging they were not paid overtime wages
SAN DIEGO – Several city of Chula Vista employees allege they were not paid overtime wages.
QOL Corp. has not paid contributions, labor union trust funds claim
SAN FRANCISCO – Several trust funds claim an Alameda company has failed to pay contributions per a bargaining agreement between the parties.
Textile company alleges fabric was used without permission by three companies
LOS ANGELES – Three companies are accused of selling garments that use a copyrighted fabric pattern without permission.
Kamala Harris should sue Hastings, Howard
Politicians these days are ever bolder in their overt hypocrisy.
LA fabric manufacturer claims copyright infringement against clothier T.J. Maxx
LOS ANGELES — A fabric manufacturer has filed a claim against The TJX Companies Inc. and Does 1-10, alleging that the defendants copied a particular textile print.
California cat sanctuary seeks to halt use of its trademark, name by Florida company
SAN DIEGO — A Santa Barbara-based nonprofit cat sanctuary has filed suit against a similarly named nonprofit based in Florida and three individuals, alleging that organization's name and trademarks have been copied by the Florida group.
Muscle Sports Products accused of trademark infringement
SAN DIEGO — A supplement manufacturer has filed a claim against Muscle Sports Products LLC, a distributor, alleging that its competitor has copied its trademark for a specific product known worldwide.
San Diego health company claims CVS-brand glucose monitor infringes patent
LOS ANGELES — A San Diego corporation is suing Agamatrix Inc. over a patent for its glucose monitoring systems used by patients to treat their diabetes.
Taiwanese headphone manufacturer claims patent infringement by eBay dealers
LOS ANGELES — A Taiwanese citizen is suing individual eBay dealers who allegedly are selling headphones that copy his patented design.
Unicolors Inc. claims copyright infringement against Delaware businesses
LOS ANGELES — A California corporation is suing several businesses claiming they manufactured garments sporting similar designs to what it has manufactured for customers.
Consumer Watchdog alleges State Farm rate proposals are too high
SANTA MONICA – Are California consumers being overcharged for their homeowner’s insurance? According to the group Consumer Watchdog, the answer is yes.
Teacher discipline varies by school district, can be costly for some
SAN FRANCISCO – School districts across the state are increasingly facing an issue with how to handle those in the district who have issues following the rules. It’s not the students though, it’s the teachers and other administrative officials who are causing the concern.
Law students should 'remember who they are and what they represent,' Mills College's new president says
OAKLAND – The new president at Mills College recalled the words of her predecessor when offering advice to young women entering their new careers, especially those aspiring to the legal profession.
Investment fund employee testifies that he didn't know DLG was a Ponzi scheme
LOS ANGELES – After Diversified Lending Group (DLG) became associated with MetLife and one of its subsidiaries in 2004, the number of investment accounts in the real estate fund grew from fewer than 20 to about 800, according to an employee of the company’s marketing arm.
Octomask diving mask makers claim Octospot violates trademark
SAN FRANCISCO – A Woodland Hills company alleges a Denmark company manufactures a similar product with a similar name.
Man files suit seeking disability benefits from Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
SAN FRANCISCO – A Solano County man alleges an insurance company wrongfully denied him disability benefits.