News from March 2016
Sprint sues man over alleged fraud
SAN FRANCISCO – A wireless provider is suing a Castro Valley man alleging that he illegally acquired mobile devices using fraudulent acts and sold them for a profit.
The Prudential Insurance Co. of America sued over alleged violation of ERISA
SAN JOSE – A Monterey County woman is suing an insurance company alleging it wrongfully denied her benefit claims.
Votigo Inc. accused of patent infringement
OAKLAND – A Tustin company is suing a Lafayette business over allegations of patent infringement.
Federal government seeks allegedly unpaid taxes from business owner
SACRAMENTO – A former Orangevale business owner is facing allegations from the government that he owes unpaid taxes.
Fewer Californians attend UC Berkeley Law school as tuition costs rise
BERKELEY – California’s cuts in funding for higher education over the past decade have whittled down the number of California residents attending the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, but the law school is trying to offset some of the tuition burden through other financial aid programs and private donations.
California corporation sues Internet user over alleged violation of Copyright Act
SAN FRANCISCO – An unknown Internet user is being sued by a Los Angeles media company over allegations of illegally distributing the company's works.
Capital Advance Solutions accused of violating TCPA
SAN FRANCISCO – A Novato man is suing a New Jersey company over allegations it contacted him using a pre-recorded voice.
Bankruptcy judge decides bitcoin is more like property than currency
SAN FRANCISCO – The elusive definition of the bitcoin – an Internet payment system that operates in a decentralized way and aims for low transaction fees – has come into somewhat better focus as a bankruptcy case in Northern California moves toward trial.
AIX Specialty Insurance seeks judgment from court
SAN FRANCISCO – A Connecticut insurance company is seeking a judgment from the court in regards to a lawsuit.
Consumer sues pharmaceutical companies over alleged negligence
SAN FRANCISCO – A Glenn County man is suing several pharmaceutical companies over allegations a drug caused him harm.
Patient sues health providers over alleged negligence
SAN FRANCISCO – A patient has filed a suit against a hospital over allegations that he was attacked by a fellow patient.
Aviation West Charters files suit against insurance company, alleging ERISA violation
SACRAMENTO – An air ambulance company is suing an insurance provider over allegations of denial of benefits.
Adtango Inc. files breach of contract suit
SAN FRANCISCO – A La Quinta business is suing a San Francisco company and its affiliates over allegations of fraud.
Los Angeles company files suit alleging violation of the Copyright Act
SAN FRANCISCO – An unknown Internet user is being sued by a media company over allegations of copyright infringement.
Former Ramos Furniture employees allege labor code violations
SAN FRANCISCO – Two Fresno County women have filed a suit against their former employer over allegations of violations of labor codes.
Microbead ban just one small step in Calif. lawyer's fight for the environment
LOS ANGELES – In 2015, President Obama signed into law the bipartisan Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015, banning certain types of small plastic pellets used in some exfoliating and cosmetic products beginning in 2017.
R & T Heating and Sheet Metal Co. accused of not paying contributions
SAN FRANCISCO – A California company is being accused of breaching a bargaining agreement.
Winery files suit alleging trademark infringement
SAN FRANCISCO – A Santa Rosa company is suing a winery alleging that it unlawfully used the plaintiff's mark to advertise its product on the market.
Hartford Life Insurance Co. accused of violating of ERISA
SACRAMENTO – A former human resources manager is suing her insurance company over claims it unlawfully denied her claims for long-term disability benefits.
Customer sues Wal-Mart over allegedly false advertising
SAN JOSE – A San Mateo County man has filed a class-action suit against a retail chain, alleging it wrongfully labels certain brands of its cheese products.