News from June 2016
Unknown person alleged to have distributed 'Dallas Buyers Club'
SAN FRANCISCO – A media company in Texas alleges that an unknown internet user has illegally distributed copies of its movie.
Enhanced Recovery Co. accused of misrepresenting debt
SACRAMENTO – A Fresno consumer alleges that a debt collector used deceptive means when collecting a purported debt from him.
Cialis makers allege individuals sold counterfeit products
SACRAMENTO – A pharmaceutical company alleges that four California individuals have been selling counterfeit versions of a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction.
Man claims Prudential, others wrongfully terminated benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – A disabled man alleges he was terminated from receiving disability benefits because his insurer claims he is able to work.
Driller alleges he was misclassified and wasn't paid overtime
SACRAMENTO – An Indiana man alleges he was misclassified as an independent contractor and was not paid overtime.
Litigation funding is 'shadow' industry that needs oversight, expert says; Prometheus in SEC crosshairs
A San Francisco-based litigation funding company is a type of business that operates in the shadows, according to a legal expert, and now that the Securities Exchange Commission is going after Prometheus Law on charges of defrauding investors, other third-party litigation funders may find themselves subject to greater oversight.
Man files suit seeking disability benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – A man alleges his benefits were wrongfully terminated without a reasonable basis.
Man alleges Prudential Insurance Co. wrongfully terminated benefits
SACRAMENTO – A man alleges his benefits were wrongfully terminated after receiving them for several years.
PB&A Inc. alleged to have breached contract
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Rafael business is accused of not designing a bracing system and trestle in accordance with the terms of a professional service agreement.
Intrexon Corp. accused of misleading shareholders
SAN FRANCISCO – A couple has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Maryland company and its officers alleging that they made false and misleading statements to shareholders.
Corporation seeks damages from insurance company
SAN FRANCISCO – A Singapore corporation has filed suit against a New Jersey insurance company alleging that it is owed for a breach of contract.
Pleasant Hill business claims New Mexico company is operating under a similar name
SAN FRANCISCO – A California business alleges that a New Mexico corporation infringes its trademark.
Insurance firms seek reimbursement for settlement
FRESNO – An Ohio-based insurance firm has filed suit against a Nebraska-based insurance company seeking declaratory relief regarding a settlement.
Beebe Diversified Limited Partnership accused of not paying contributions
SAN FRANCISCO – Several labor union trust funds claim a Rancho Cordova employer has not paid contributions per a bargaining agreement.
Woman claims bank called several hundred times over alleged debt
SAN FRANCISCO – A Richmond woman is suing an Ohio-based bank over claims it repeatedly made more than 500 annoying calls to her cellphone.
Veteran files medical malpractice suit, alleges surgery caused paralysis
SACRAMENTO – A veteran has filed suit alleging that a surgery performed at a government medical center made his health conditions worse.