News from June 2016
Member of Unabomber's federal defense team dies
SACRAMENTO – Retired Sacramento federal defender Quinn Denvir, who was instrumental in keeping the Unabomber from receiving the death penalty, has died.
Energy giant files brief of exceptions in response to long-term contract decision
WASHINGTON – Iberdrola recently responded to a judge’s ruling that the Spanish energy company overcharged long-term contract customers during California’s energy crisis in 2000 to 2001.
Man claims he was injured by ladder
FRESNO – A man alleges a faulty ladder caused him injuries.
Rash Curtis & Associates accused of using robocalls to collect alleged debts
SAN FRANCISCO – Individuals have filed a class-action lawsuit against a Vacaville debt collector alleging it repeatedly called them to threaten and harass into collecting the purported debts.
James M. Sommerville Inc. alleged to owe employee contributions
SAN FRANCISCO – The boards of trustees of labor union trust funds allege a Salinas company did not pay contributions.
Suit: Theranos falsely advertised accuracy of blood tests
SAN FRANCISCO – An Arizona man claims a Palo Alto company falsely advertised the accuracy of its blood tests.
IPlay Group Inc. accused of selling counterfeit electronics cases
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Mateo business alleges a San Diego company is selling counterfeit versions of its products.
J.I. Garcia Construction Inc. seeks payment for work completed
SAN FRANCISCO – A Fresno company claims it was not completely paid for work done on a federal project.
Actors for Autism alleges materials are being used without permission
SAN FRANCISCO – An entity that provides classes in the film industry for people with developmental disabilities alleged that its curriculum is being used without its permission.
E.D.C. Technologies Inc. alleges breach of contract
SAN FRANCISCO – A Sebastopol corporation alleges former employees took its trade secrets to start a competing company.
Asmodus Inc. files trademark infringement suit
SAN FRANCISCO – A Paramount vaporizer company and its founder allege a Rancho Cucamonga man and his companies sold copies of its products.
Entertainment club dancer alleges she was not paid minimum wage, files class action
SAN FRANCISCO – An exotic dancer at a San Francisco adult entertainment club has filed a class-action suit claiming she and other dancers were misclassified and not paid proper wages.
Woman seeks reinstatement of benefits from Principal Life Insurance Co.
SAN JOSE – A woman alleges her disability benefits were wrongfully terminated after an independent medical examination.
Class action filed against Theranos over fraud allegations
SAN FRANCISCO – Two Arizona consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against a Palo Alto company and a drug store chain alleging false advertising of the accuracy of a blood test.
Dry cleaners file suit over contractual dispute
SACRAMENTO – A Placer County couple has filed suit alleging a contractual dispute over a dry cleaning business.
Man alleges city of Galt did not pay him overtime wages
SACRAMENTO – A city of Galt employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against it alleging he is owed unpaid wages.
Convergent Mobile Inc. accused of breach of contract
SAN FRANCISCO – A Sonoma corporation is facing a suit from a stockholder over allegations he was not properly informed of its sale.
Dispute over ownership of allreverse.com brought to court
SAN FRANCISCO – A Santa Rosa business is seeking the court's help in a dispute over a domain name.
Suit filed against several individuals over allegedly unpaid loans
SAN FRANCISCO – The Small Business Administration alleges it is owed payments for loans in default.
Macy's, Bloomingdale's accused of false advertising with item prices
SAN FRANCISCO – Consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against three retail stores alleging a phantom markdown scheme.