News from January 2016
Surgeon files suit over allegedly being fazed out of a hospital
SAN FRANCISCO — A California medical corporation and one of its surgeons are suing a health care corporation and its entities and is seeking injunctive relief for allegedly being fazed out.
Delta Window Cleaning Company accused of not paying benefits
SAN FRANCISCO — A trust fund and its board of trustees are suing the Delta Window Cleaning Company over the alleged refusal to make required health benefit payments.
Boulder Creek man with disability sues commissioner of Social Security
SAN JOSE — A Boulder Creek man with a disability is suing the commissioner of Social Security and demanding judicial review of the decision made by the commissioner.
Chinese robotics company alleges breach of contract in solar panel deal
SAN FRANCISCO — A Chinese robotics company is suing a California-based corporation over breach of contract of the two company’s master supply agreement.
Malibu Media takes file-sharer to court over alleged copyright infringement
SAN FRANCISCO — Malibu Media LLC is suing an unknown individual under their IP address for uploading copyrighted content through BitTorrent.
Fake company accused of violating Clean Water Act
OAKLAND — A nonprofit public benefit corporation is suing a fake business and its owner for violations of the Industrial Stormwater permit and the Clean Water Act.
Mass X Inc. allegedly didn't pay benefits
SAN FRANCISCO — Four employee benefit plans and two co-chairmen of the joint boards of trustees of the plans, along with a local union and a trust, are suing a California corporation and an individual over plan payments.
Hispanic Ventures pharmacy company sued for alleged Telephone Consumer Protection Act violations
SAN FRANCISCO— An Alameda County woman filed a class-action lawsuit against a pharmaceutical company, alleging that it violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Widow files breach of contract lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase Bank
SAN FRANCISCO — A widow is suing JPMorgan Chase Bank for breach of contract over their alleged refusal to communicate with her on her mortgage after her husband died resulting in her mortgage debt going up.
Lawsuit filed by e.Digital over alleged infringement of mobile communications patent
SAN FRANCISCO — A California-based company is suing another company they alleged infringed on a mobile communications patent they hold.
Lincoln National suing granddaughter, grandmother who both allegedly claim to be beneficiaries of deceased man
SAN FRANCISCO — A life insurance company is suing a minor and her grandmother who both allegedly claim they are the proper beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
Environmental group sues U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, claims coastal marten should be listed as endangered species
SAN FRANCISCO — Two non-profit organizations that deal with the environment in California are suing a wildlife service, along with its director and its secretary.
State Farm General Insurance Company seeks removal following claims of policy denial
SAN FRANCISCO— State Farm General Insurance Company is seeking removal of civil action from a case alleging policy denial.
Ross Dress for Less sues landlord over sign
SAN FRANCISCO — Two retail corporations are suing their landlord for alleged violation of trademark, violation of state unfair competition laws and breach of contract over “space for lease” sign on the outside of the store.
Sephora accuses law firm of breach of contract
SAN FRANCISCO – Sephora USA Inc. is suing the law firm that the company had an attorney/client service agreement with over an alleged breach of contract.
Aetna seeks to remove case to federal court
SAN FRANCISCO – Aetna Health and Life Insurance Co. is seeking a removal of a case alleging it denied payment of services.
Woman alleges she was filmed by hidden camera while staying at Airbnb residence
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman is seeking damages following an incident in which she claims she was filmed by a hidden camera in an Airbnb property.
Schnitzer Steel seeks to move case to federal court
SAN FRANCISCO – A steel company is seeking a removal to federal court following its alleged breach of contract and wrongful taking of funds.
St. Joseph Health accused of negligence after medical procedure
SAN FRANCISCO – A couple is seeking damages following an incident in which the husband allegedly suffered an infection and complications.
Photographer sues over copyright infringement claims
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Carlos photographer is suing several businesses over claims his photo was used without his permission.