News from February 2016
San Diego couple files suit over alleged use of defeat devices
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego couple has filed a suit against two vehicle manufacturers over allegations that they knowingly violated U.S. environmental law by putting a "defeat device" in its diesel-powered cars that would temporarily reduce emissions in order to pass inspection.
Malibu Media files suit against several individuals over alleged copyright infringement
SACRAMENTO – A California media company is suing multiple unknown individuals over allegations they copied and distributed its movies online.
Man sues company over alleged unfair debt collection
SACRAMENTO – A Sacramento County man alleges that a debt collector mails misleading collection letters.
Chevron Corp. sued over alleged breach of duty
SAN FRANCISCO – Participants in the Chevron Employee Savings Investment Plan are suing the company, alleging that it unlawfully breached its fiduciary duties.
Fresno man sues multiple companies over alleged violation of TCPA
SACRAMENTO – A Fresno man has filed a class-action lawsuit against the nationwide franchisee of A&W restaurants over allegations of unwanted text messages.
Volkswagen sued by Castro Valley residents over allegations of fraud
SAN FRANCISCO – Two Castro Valley residents are suing a car manufacturer over allegations of fraud, accusing it of installing "defeat devices" in its vehicles to temporarily pass emissions tests.
Texas man accuses Porsche of fraud
SAN FRANCISCO – A Texas man has filed a class-action lawsuit against a car manufacturer alleging that it knowingly violated U.S. environmental law by putting a "defeat device" in its cars that would temporarily reduce emissions in order to pass inspection.
Man sues insurance company over alleged violation of ERISA
SACRAMENTO – A former crane operator alleges that his insurance company denied his disability benefits.
Couple sues Volkswagen over allegations of fraud
SACRAMENTO – A Redding couple is suing an automobile manufacturer over allegations it violated U.S. environmental law by putting a "defeat device" in its cars that would temporarily reduce emissions in order to pass inspection.
Consumers sues electronics manufacturer over alleged false advertisement
SAN FRANCISCO – Three consumers are suing an electronics manufacturer alleging it knowingly misinformed consumers about its product.
Man alleges Scotts Miracle-Gro stole idea for invention
SACRAMENTO – A Placer County inventor is suing an Ohio corporation over allegations that it stole his idea for a liquid fertilizer universal feeder.
McKesson Corp. sues Florida corporation over alleged breach of contract
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco company is suing a Florida corporation over allegations of an unpaid invoice.
Consumer sues Art.com over alleged false advertising
OAKLAND – A Los Angeles consumer is suing an Emeryville website over claims that it knowingly deceives consumers into buying products that are posted as on sale, when the sales never expire.
California man seeks reinstatement of benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – A California man is suing an insurance company over claims it unlawfully terminated his benefits.
Seamen sue employers over alleged discrimination
SAN FRANCISCO – Two Yemeni seamen have filed a suit against the owners and chief mate of shipping vessel, alleging a hostile work environment.
Southern Marin Fire Protection District sued for alleged violation of FLSA
SAN FRANCISCO – Several individuals have filed a class-action suit against a fire district over allegations that they weren't paid overtime.
Credit Control Services sued for alleged violation of TCPA
SACRAMENTO – A Sacramento resident is suing a collection firm over allegations of invasion of privacy.
Fitbit faces class-action lawsuit over false advertising claims
SAN FRANCISCO – Consumers from across the nation are suing Fitbit Inc. in a class-action suit that claims the company's brand of wearable heart rate monitors failed to work as advertised.
Prudential Insurance Co. of America sued over allegations of violating ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO – A former sales representative for Google is suing an insurance company alleging that it denied him disability benefits.
Lennar Mare Island accuses insurance company of breach of contract
SACRAMENTO – A Vallejo company claims an insurance company unlawfully failed to provide insurance benefits.