News from August 2016
American Millwork Co. claimed to owe more than $250,000 in unpaid contributions
LOS ANGELES – A construction industry contractor is alleged to owe more than $250,000 in unpaid employee contributions to several labor funds.
Los Angeles companies accused of infringing Ohio company's lighting designs
LOS ANGELES – An Ohio company alleges three Los Angeles businesses have copied its patented designs for exit signs and lamp supports.
Liberty Life Assurance Co. allegedly denied disability payments
SAN DIEGO — A woman has filed suit against an insurance company for allegedly being denied long-term disability payments she claims she qualified for.
Forum at Carlsbad owner alleges proposed Hillside Forum name infringes marks
SAN DIEGO – The owner of a retail shopping center claims that a planned shopping center with a similar name will cause customer confusion.
Universal Dyeing & Printing claims two fabric designs were used in clothing without permission
LOS ANGELES – Three companies are facing allegations from a California company that they manufactured clothing using copyrighted fabrics.
Woman claims Capital One Financial Corp. called her several times despite requests to stop
LOS ANGELES – A Palmdale consumer alleges a Virginia debt collector called her more than 100 times in a five-month period.
Bicyclist allegedly claims she was hit by a car, Nationwide Insurance Co. denies coverage
SACRAMENTO — An insurance company has filed suit against a policyholder who claims she was struck by a car while riding her bicycle and sustained injuries.
Textplus Inc. allegedly texted consumers unwanted spam, promotional offers
LOS ANGELES — A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a business that allegedly send him a multitude of unsolicited text messages.
San Benito High School District students not forbidden from home schooling
HOLLISTER – Despite some reports this summer, San Benito High School District is not banning or discouraging home schooling of district students, the district’s superintendent, John Perales, told the Northern California Record.
Indiana company allegedly copied hoverboard designs
SAN FRANCISCO — An overseas company has filed suit against an Indiana company, claiming it allegedly copied its hoverboard designs.
Washington corporation alleges patent infringement by Samsung Electronics America
SAN JOSE — A Washington corporation has filed suit against an electronics company for alleged patent infringement of client software.
Business claims another allegedly uses its trademark, seeks damages
SAN FRANCISCO — A business has filed suit against a competitor, alleging that the defendant's website infringes its trademark.
Pennsylvania business claims CF Industry Sales allegedly didn't deliver enough fertilizer
SACRAMENTO — A Pennsylvania business claims an Illinois corporation breached its contract by allegedly failing to deliver the agreed upon amount of fertilizer.
U.S. government alleges man didn't pay student loan, seeks payment
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. government has filed suit against a man for allegedly not paying his student loan.
U.S. government seeks repayment from man who allegedly didn't pay student loan
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. government has filed suit against a man who allegedly failed to pay his student loan.
Attorney: Supreme Court decision in precondemnation case a mix of win for state agencies and property owners
SAN FRANCISCO – A state Supreme Court decision earlier this summer to reform an unconstitutional California statute in eminent domain cases wasn't exactly a loss for property owners and probably isn't over yet, an eminent domain attorney said during a recent interview.
Court rules BNSF's environmental study for gateway insufficient, spokesperson says decision 'clear signal' business isn't welcome
LOS ANGELES – BNSF Railway has decided to appeal a lower court’s recent ruling that its environmental analysis for the Southern California International Gateway (SCIG) was insufficient under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Attorneys find new embrace of cannabis industry shaping their practices, journal reports
SAN FRANCISCO – In the June issue of the California Bar Journal, reporter John Roemer discussed the growing cannabis industry and how industry supporters in the legal profession are laying the groundwork for the upcoming November elections that has recreational marijuana legalization on the ballot.
Class action suit claims Ford installed defective throttle bodies in vehicles
SANTA ANA – Two California residents allege their Ford Edge vehicles contain defective throttle bodies that cause the vehicle to drop speed while in use.
Former driver alleges J.B. Hunt misclassifed him to avoid paying taxes, costs
LOS ANGELES – A truck driver has filed a class-action suit against a transportation company alleging he was misclassified as an independent contractor.