News from August 2016
Star Fabrics Inc. alleges three companies used fabric designs without authorization
LOS ANGELES – Three corporations are being accused of manufacturing items using a Los Angeles company's copyrighted fabrics without permission.
Los Angeles County man claimed to still owe on federal loan
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County man allegedly has not paid back a U.S. Department of Education loan.
Woman seeks reinstatement of disability benefits from LINA
LOS ANGELES – A woman alleges she was terminated from receiving disability benefits dispute still being disabled according to the terms of the plan.
Apple on Top hookah company alleges several business offer counterfeit products
LOS ANGELES – The inventor and seller of hookahs and related products alleges counterfeit versions of its patented products are being sold.
Encore Receivable Management accused of telephone harassment
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County woman alleges a debt collector used an automatic dialing system to contact her without her consent and has filed a class-action suit.
Man claims Prudential wrongfully terminated his benefits
LOS ANGELES – A man disabled by an automobile accident alleges his insurer wrongfully terminated his benefits.
ZP Transport, Prestige Direct accused of damaging cargo
LOS ANGELES – An insurance company has filed suit against two transportation companies after its subrogee's cargo was allegedly damaged in transport.
Seaman files suit alleging he injured leg aboard government-owned ship
SAN DIEGO – A seaman employed by the federal government alleges that he was injured aboard a drone landing ship.
Xifin Inc. claims it is owed more than $390,000 for billing services
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego company alleges a Tennessee corporation has not paid for provided billing services.
Insurance agent, DLG rep who pitched fund to plaintiff testifies in MetLife trial
LOS ANGELES – Before introducing prospective clients to an investment fund promising a 12-percent return, Scott Brandt always started by pitching insurance. Dating back to a meeting for insurance agents in his office in 2004, he made an association between Diversified Lending Group’s premium financing program and MetLife insurance products.
Kesha drops abuse lawsuit, continues to fight producer's label
LOS ANGELES – Singer and songwriter Kesha has dropped a lawsuit filed in California alleging that her producer sexually abused her, although other legal disputes between the two remain.
If Clinton is elected president, California judges could be SCOTUS nominees
SAN FRANCISCO – California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu is reportedly included in a shortlist of Hillary Clinton’s top choices for the U.S. Supreme Court, according to advocates.
Santa Rosa attorney disbarred for allegedly misappropriating clients' funds
SAN FRANCISCO – Robert L. Anderson, an attorney who practiced in Santa Rosa, was disbarred May 28 for allegedly misappropriating $294,459 from two clients, arguing that he was only following instructions given to him by his firm’s managing partner.
Attorney: 'Papering' process can be open to abuse
SAN DIEGO – It might not be fair, it may even be an “abuse” of the law, but it’s certainly legal. This, in essence, was the decision handed down from the California 4th Circuit Court of Appeal on July 25 in a case involving the Orange County District Attorney's Office and a judge.
No legislative or voter action prompted by announced Covered California rate increase
SANTA MONICA – A more than 13 percent increase in health insurance premiums for 2017 announced by Covered California hasn't prompted any action from California lawmakers or voters, an industry spokeswoman said during a recent interview.
Settlement proposed in shareholder class action against Castlight Health
REDWOOD CITY – Attorneys representing plaintiffs in a shareholder class action against health care company Castlight Health fully expect those allegedly wronged to accept a settlement.
Photographer files suit against Coldwell Banker Real Estate, agent for allegedly using his copyrighted photograph
LOS ANGELES — An individual has filed suit against Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, Tom Romaniw and Does 1-10, citing alleged copyright infringement after the plaintiff claims to have found his copyrighted photograph on the defendants' website.
Garment manufacturer files suit against several companies for alleged copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A garment manufacturer has filed a claim against FYC International, Stein Mart Inc. and Does 1-10 for the alleged copyright infringement pertaining to clothing it had designed.
California corporation files suit against garment suppliers for alleged copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A California textile company has filed suit against garment suppliers MIILLA and Does 1-10 for alleged copyright infringement on some of its apparel.
Court considers attorney's previous DUI offenses for disbarment over billing statement
SAN FRANCISCO – Marc Anthony Guillory, an attorney who practices law in
Oakland, was disbarred on May 28 for allegedly failing to provide his client with a
final billing statement as she requested.