News from June 2016
Comcast accused of placing harassing phone calls
SAN FRANCISCO – Several consumers have filed suit against a Pennsylvania-based communications company alleging it repeatedly contacted them with harassing phone calls.
City of Benicia accused of not paying overtime wages
SACRAMENTO – A class-action suit has been filed against a California city over allegations it did not pay its employees overtime wages.
California Supreme Court to rule on percentage recovery
SAN FRANCISCO – A class-action suit against a staffing agency over allegedly lost wages has gone to the California Supreme Court, but not regarding the initial claim.
Land use attorney McDermott elected to partnership at Allen Matkins
SAN FRANCISCO – Land use attorney Michelle Moore McDermott was
elected to a partnership in real estate and business law firm Allen Matkins’
San Francisco office.
DoJ weighs in on Apple, Samsung patent litigation
WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice believes the U.S. Supreme Court should turn a long-standing patent infringement battle waging between Samsung Electronics Co. LTD and Apple Inc. back over to a trial court for a ruling on whether a new trial should be held regarding the calculation of damages.?
SB 10 just the first step toward insurance for those 'unlawfully present'
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill earlier this month empowering state agencies to seek a waiver that would allow all immigrants, regardless of status, to buy health insurance plans through the state’s exchange.
Man claims San Francisco companies called him without permission
SAN FRANCISCO – An Orange County man alleges companies called him six times without his consent to sell him solar panels.
Suit filed against Injury Help Network over alleged violation of TCPA
SACRAMENTO – A Kern man has filed a class-action suit against a company that handles Social Security disability claims alleging it called him using an automatic telephone dialing system.
El Tareb Market owners file suit after disqualification from SNAP
SACRAMENTO – The owner of a Merced retail store has filed a suit against the federal government alleging that the government permanently disqualified it from participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
8x8 Inc. seeks declaratory relief from Florida company's allegations
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Jose business is seeking declaration from the court over claims made by a Florida business.
Consumer claims Theranos blood tests aren't accurate as advertised
SAN FRANCISCO – An Ohio consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Palo Alto company alleging it falsely advertised the accuracy of its blood tests.
LeEco hires new VP and general counsel
SAN JOSE – Global internet technology company LeEco appointed Joshua McGuire to the role of vice president and general counsel.
Consumer accuses Electrolux of manufacturing defective dishwasher
SACRAMENTO – A Modesto consumer alleges appliance maker concealed the defects of a dishwasher.
Suit filed against Spinal Kinetics Inc. over M6-C devices
SAN JOSE – A Washington State couple is suing a Sunnyvale business allege it manufactured device medical devices.
Man files suit alleging credit report contains inaccurate information
SACRAMENTO – A Madera man consumer alleges that his credit report contains erroneous and inaccurate information.
Woman alleges wrongful termination by Cisco Systems, Elite Office Staff
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman alleges she was wrongfully terminated after requesting maternity leave.
University of Phoenix accused of placing unwanted calls to cellphone
SACRAMENTO – A Solano individual alleges a university unlawfully contacted her on her cellphone.
Fitness Evolution faces class action claiming it deducted money without authorization
SACRAMENTO – A Fresno County man has filed a class-action suit against a gym services provider alleging it automatically debited his bank account without pre-authorization.
Former Fantastic Sams owners seek declaratory relief
SAN JOSE – Former salon franchise owners allege that the franchisors are requesting payments despite the fact the franchise is no longer in business.
Chubb LTD accused of not paying appraisers overtime wages
SAN FRANCISCO – A Redwood City man claims he and other appraisers were not paid overtime and has filed a class-action lawsuit.