News from February 2016
See's Candy Shops accused of false advertising
SAN FRANCISCO – A New Jersey man is suing a candy shop alleging that it misrepresents certain Valentine's Day candies as kosher certified.
Union Security Insurance Co. accused of breach of contract
FRESNO – A Lindsay woman is suing an insurance company over claims it denied her long-term disability benefits.
Telmate Inc. ued over allegations of breach of contract
SAN FRANCISCO – A technology company is suing a California corporation over claims it hasn't paid for a completed project.
Southern California attorney sanctioned for sexist remarks in federal court
SAN FRANCISCO – Following remarks made to a fellow attorney during a deposition, a Southern California attorney faces sanctions from a federal judge in San Jose.
Eventbrite accused of violating California man's privacy
SAN FRANCISCO – A California man is suing an event management corporation over allegations that it invaded his privacy.
Eli Lilly alleges individuals are selling counterfeit Cialis
SAN FRANCISCO – A pharmaceutical company is suing multiple individuals over allegations that they are using its name to sell counterfeit products.
Enhanced Recovery Co. accused of violating TCPA
SAN FRANCISCO – A Vallejo individual is suing a collections company over allegations of invasion of privacy.
Bay Area Credit Service LLC sued over alleged violation of TCPA
SAN FRANCISCO – An individual has filed a class-action lawsuit against a collection company over claims it contacted him on his cellphone without his consent.
Use of Phoenix Tears trademark is subject of a dispute between companies
SAN JOSE – A juice maker for e-cigarettes is suing an Illinois corporation over a trademark dispute.
Sallie Mae, Navient accused of making harassing debt collection calls
SAN FRANCISCO—A couple is suing a student loan company alleging violation of telephone harassment and debt collection statutes.
Super Micro Computer wants court to rule it didn't infringe on patent
SAN FRANCISCO—A San Jose company specializing in computer server design, manufacturing and sales is suing a patent-holding company, seeking a court declaration that it is not infringing on the defendant's patent.
U.S. Department of Justice accused of FOIA violation in immigration court dispute
SAN FRANCISCO—A number of non-profit legal organizations are suing the U.S. government claiming it is unlawfully withholding records on how expedited immigration cases are handled.
John Kerry named in suit after U.S. revokes Yemen native's passport
SAN FRANCISCO — A native of Yemen who is a U.S. citizen is suing three government officials -- including the U.S. secretary of state -- after his passport was revoked.
Aircraft foundation accuses founder and former president of usurping its symposium
SAN FRANCISCO—A California nonprofit aimed at advancing aircraft technologies is suing its founding members and former president over allegations of unfair competition, injury to its reputation and trademark infringement, among other things.
Agate Logic accused of using software without purchasing license
SAN JOSE – A software company alleges that a Santa Clara company unlawfully used or accessed its software without obtaining a valid license key.
Inn San Francisco sues another inn over alleged trademark infringement
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco business is suing an inn, alleging that it unlawfully used a name that sounds and has the same meaning as the plaintiff's.
Class-action suit filed against GoPro
SAN FRANCISCO – A consumer electronics company is facing a class-action lawsuit over claims it violated federal securities laws.
California corporation sues e-liquid manufacturer over alleged trademark infringement
SAN FRANCISCO – A California corporation is sues e-liquid manufacturer over claims of unfair competition.
Urban Remedy sued over allegedly unpaid services
SAN FRANCISCO – A Richmond company is accused of not paying for work provided by a Pennsylvania company.
Midbrook Inc. sued over alleged breach of contract
SAN JOSE – A Sunnyvale business is suing a Michigan corporation after it allegedly defaulted on a loan.