News from August 2016
Former employees fights for canceled disability payments, claims breach of contract
SAN FRANCISCO — A former employee has filed a claim against his disability plan administrators for allegedly denying disability payments.
Group prevented from conducting a business audit on Southwest Group CA Inc.
LOS ANGELES — A group of individuals and trustees have filed suit against Southwest Group CA Inc. and Does 1-10 for allegedly barring the plaintiffs from conducting a business audit on the defendant.
State Bar fee legislation amended, Bar prepares high court submission 'in the event that is necessary'
SACRAMENTO – The California Assembly voted on new amendments on Aug. 19 related to a heavily disputed State Bar of California fee bill, which authorizes the agency to collect annual licensing fees from attorneys.
Employee claims First Unum Life Insurance Co. allegedly denied disability payments
LOS ANGELES — An employee has filed suit against an insurance firm for allegedly denying disability benefits to the plaintiff.
Mission Bay Alliance files appeal to block Golden State Warrior arena construction
SAN FRANCISCO – Opponents against the Golden State Warrior arena in Mission Bay have filed an appeal to block the stadium from being built at the proposed location.
Judge orders changes to Proposition 64 pamphlet wording
SACRAMENTO – Both for and against groups of California’s Proposition 64, also known as the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, have been ordered to change the wording of their arguments on a public pamphlet.
Pleasanton attorney suspended, accused of sending false report to the State Bar
TALLAHASSEE – Marilyn Dina Weinstein, an attorney who practices in Pleasanton, was suspended for 30 days and ordered to take the Multistate ProfessionalResponsibility Examination (MPRE).
Citrus Heights attorney suspended for rehabilitation non-compliance, allegedly tested positive for alcohol
TALLAHASSEE – Joseph Henry Marman, who practices law in Citrus Heights, was suspended from the practice of law for two years and until he provides proof of his rehabilitation after being terminated from the State Bar Court’s Alternative Discipline Program (ADP).
Man claims Ad Astra Recovery Services attempted to collect debt he didn't owe
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County resident alleges he was sent a letter from a debt collector for an amount he did not owe.
Employees allege city of Petaluma did not pay overtime wages
SAN FRANCISCO – Two city of Petaluma employees allege that they were not paid overtime wages.
Larry Flynt casino accused of trademark infringement over use of Lucky Lady mark
LOS ANGELES – The owner of the Lady Luck and Lucky Lady trademarks alleges its trademarks were used on a new casino in Gardena without authorization.
Man alleges Bettormoves.com sent him spam texts
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County man has filed a class-action suit against a company that offers betting tips for sports events alleging it sent him spam texts.
Couple alleges they purchased defective motor home
LOS ANGELES – An Orange couple alleges a motor home they purchased had several defects that have not been repaired.
Textile designs were used without permission, Star Fabrics claims
LOS ANGELES – A textile manufacturer alleges its designs were unlawfully used in clothing and sold nationwide by three companies.
Woman alleges disability benefits were wrongfully terminated
LOS ANGELES – A Ventura County woman seeks the court's declaration that she is disabled and entitled to reinstatement of her disability benefits.
Furniture business claims Design Within Reach breached contract to fix allegedly faulty furniture
LOS ANGELES — A family-owned furniture manufacturer has filed suit against Design Within Reach Inc. alleging breach of contract.
California company alleges copyright infringement over its designs by Active USA, Ragdolls Couture
LOS ANGELES — A California garment maker has filed suit against Active USA Inc., Ragdolls Couture and Does 1 through 10 for alleged copyright infringement of clothing designs.
Cancer patient alleges medication caused permanent hair loss
LOS ANGELES — A breast cancer patient has filed a claim against Sanofi S.A., Aventis Pharma S.A. and Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC after she allegedly suffered disfiguring permanent alopecia she contributes to medication prescribed by her oncologist.
Policyholder files for alleged breach of contract after Life Insurance Company of North America denies claims
LOS ANGELES — A policyholder has filed suit against Life Insurance Company of North America and Gamestop Corp. Long Term Disability Plan after the companies denied his long-term disability payments.
Target Advance LLC alleged to have 'robocalled' man to solicit services
LOS ANGELES – A Chatsworth man alleges a company unlawfully called him using an autodialer in an attempt to solicit its services and has filed a class-action suit.