News from December 2016
Midnight Rider Inc. files suit over alleged counterfeit clothing
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles clothing brand that sells high-end graphic T-shirts claims counterfeit versions of its clothes are being sold.
Man claims California Ironworkers Field Pension Trust benefits were illegally suspended
SAN JOSE – A Santa Cruz County man has filed a suit seeking payment of his pension benefits.
Nightcap Clothing claims For Love and Lemons is using mark without permission
LOS ANGELES – A high-end clothing designer claims a competitor is using its mark to advertise its brand
Wooten Construction Co. alleged to owe contributions to Carpenters Southwest trusts
LOS ANGELES – A construction industry contractor allegedly owes nearly $150,000 to labor unions for employee contributions.
L.A. Gem & Jewelry Design Inc. claims moon pendants were copied without permission
LOS ANGELES – A jewelry designer and creator alleges its pendants were copied and sold.
Consumer alleges Ford vehicle purchased from Enterprise Car Sales is defective
LOS ANGELES – A Huntington Beach man claims he was sold a car with a defective transmission.
LoanDepot.com seeks transfer of domain names from Synergy Direct Response
LOS ANGELES – A Foothill Ranch company is accusing a Santa Ana direct response marketing company of cybersquatting.
UC schools will not assist federal agents in immigrant actions against students
In the wake of the election, the University of California has decided to reaffirm that it will focus only on educating its students – not questioning the immigration status of those students.
Outgoing CJAC president reflects on Prop 65, housing crisis, asbestos litigation and recent Judicial Hellhole report
Only days before the end of Kim Stone's time as the third Civil Justice Association of California president, American Tort Reform Association released its latest Judicial Hellholes list, ranking the state No. 2.
E & E. LTD accuses Hallmart Collections of using copyrighted designs
LOS ANGELES – A Fremont home furnishings company alleges another business its unlawfully using its designs on competing products.
Independent Rebar alleged to have breached bargaining agreement with union funds
LOS ANGELES – Several union labor trusts are seeking more than $45,000 for allegedly unpaid contributions from a California employer.
Urban Textile claims garment vendors used fabric design in clothing without permission
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles corporation alleges that two companies unlawfully copied its design and incorporated it on their fabrics.
Consumer claims she received unwanted calls from Ranksone Inc.
LOS ANGELES – A Ventura woman claims her cellphone number is registered on the National Do-Not-Call Registry and that she is receiving solicitation calls from company that is in the business of increasing website traffic.
Secretary of labor files suit over administrators of Urban Hotels Inc. plan
LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Labor Secretary is seeking the removal of two people as administrator and trustee for a 401(k) plan for a business that ceased operating in 2007.
C.I.B. Korean Disabled Veteran Inc. seeks more than $400,000 for construction work
SAN FRANCISCO – A Redlands subcontractor alleges it was not paid for construction work it provided.
Unions allege Olsson Plumbing & Heating owes more than $200,000 in contributions
SAN FRANCISCO – An Alameda County plumbing company is alleged to have defaulted on its bargaining agreement with several union groups.
Neman Bros. claims textile design was used without permission
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County-based company in the apparel industry claims one of its designs was used unlawfully.
Cabeau seeks declaration of noninfringement over travel pillow
LOS ANGELES – A Woodland Hills corporation that manufactures travel products alleges it was wrongfully accused of patent infringement by a New York company.
Owner of Originals Car Club of ELA mark claims it is being used by another club
LOS ANGELES – A car club president alleges the name of his club is being used on apparel and in advertisements without his consent.
Doctor claims Standard Insurance Co. wrongfully terminated disability benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – A licensed physician alleges her insurer wrongfully denied disability benefits.