News from June 2016
Sierra Food Group alleges it was not paid for processing nut butters
FRESNO – A Fresno business alleges an Ohio company did not pay it for food processing and packing services.
Woman alleges Hartford Life wrongfully denied benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – An Alameda County woman alleges her claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Former Trianni employees accused of taking company information
SAN FRANCISCO – A California corporation alleges former employees misappropriated sensitive company information.
Avaya Inc. accused of patent infringement
SAN JOSE – A Virginia corporation alleges a Santa Clara has infringed several of its patents.
Former Motel 6 employees allege they were not paid overtime wages
OAKLAND – Former employees of a Fremont Motel 6 allege that they were not properly paid and were not given rest breaks.
Suit filed against Trader Joe's Co.
SAN FRANCISCO – A Monrovia-based grocery store chain is being sued by the federal government.
Suit filed against International Longshore Warehouse Union, Pacific Maritime Association
SAN FRANCISCO – Two union members allege that a union and an employer have breached a contract.
Woman claims she is still disabled, files for benefit reinstatement
SACRAMENTO – A physician's assistant alleges her disability benefits were wrongfully terminated and that she is still disabled under the terms of the plan.
Prestige Autotech Corp. files patent suit over wheels
SACRAMENTO – A Chino corporation alleges a Stockton business is selling wheels that are copies of a patented design.
Students file appeal with state Supreme Court in Vergera v. California case
SAN FRANCISCO – Nine students have filed an appeal with the California Supreme Court against the state of California over the quality of teachers in low-income schools.
Monsanto calls for dismissal of lawsuits alleging it's responsible for PCB contamination
SAN JOSE – Monsanto has asked a California court to dismiss multiple lawsuits filed by California municipalities that blame the agricultural chemical company for PCB contamination in the San Francisco Bay.
San Francisco supervisors are ready for a challenge to amended short-term rental law
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Board of Supervisors' amendment to the short-term rental law, putting companies like Airbnb on the hook for ensuring listed hosts are registered with the city and county, has caught the attention of other local governments.
Woman files suit for reinstatement of disability benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – An Alameda County woman alleges her benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Atomo Dental Inc. accused of sending unsolicited faxes
OAKLAND – A Texas dentist has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Pleasanton business of sending unsolicited faxes.
Man claims game NBA 2K16 used song without permission
SAN FRANCISCO – A Sebastopol composer alleges his song was used in a video game without his permission.
Craigslist Inc. seeks declaration in patent dispute
SAN FRANCISCO – A popular online classified advertisement site is seeking declaration from the court over allegations it infringed a patent.
Man claims he was wrongfully terminated by Ecothrift Vallejo
SAN FRANCISCO – A store manager alleges he was wrongfully terminated while taking an approved leave.
Class action filed against Bay Area Rapid Transit District over overtime allegations
SAN FRANCISCO – A transit district is allegedly to have not adequately paid its employees overtime wages.
Wa Heng Dou-Fu & Soy Sauce Corp. alleged to use unsafe food handling processes
SACRAMENTO – A Sacramento soy product distributor is being accused of unsanitary packing conditions.
Lawyer: Public figures have high bar to clear in defamation suits
LOS ANGELES – The recent dismissal of a suit a writer filed against the producers of the movie "American Hustle" shows how difficult it can be for a public figure to show defamation.