News from March 2016
K.O.O. Construction Inc. accused of not paying invoice
SACRAMENTO – A California contractor is suing another contractor over allegations of unpaid invoices in regards to a government project.
Aaron's Inc. sued over allegations of violating TCPA
FRESNO – A Rosamond woman is accusing two companies of robocalling her in an attempt to collect a debt.
Campus Debt Solutions sued over alleged violation of TCPA
SAN FRANCISCO – A Contra Costa County woman is suing a Florida company over allegedly repeatedly calling her to offer its services.
Hanover Insurance Co. seeks declaratory judgment from court
SAN FRANCISCO – A Massachusetts-based insurance company is seeking a judgment from the court in relation to a lawsuit filed against several California residents and businesses.
Mission Trading Co. accuses Texas residents of false advertising
SAN FRANCISCO – An Alameda company is suing two Texas residents over allegations of trademark infringement.
Discover Financial Services, others accused of unfair competition
SACRAMENTO – A California district attorney is suing several financial institutions alleging that they unlawfully engaged in deceptive practices in order to sell their products and services.
Man sues Enhanced Resource Centers over alleged violation of FDCPA
SAN FRANCISCO – A Sacramento County man is suing a debt collection company over allegations that it unlawfully added monies to the total amount being collected.
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions of California sued over alleged violation of ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO – A California woman alleges her insurance company wrongfully denied treatment for her daughter.
Truck driver sues over alleged injuries
SAN FRANCISCO – A Biggs truck driver is suing a Texas corporation after he alleges he was injured while making a delivery.
Millions of California student records could be released in pending suit
NEWCASTLE – California public school records, including identifiable information such as Social Security numbers, addresses and special education assessment information, can potentially be released to attorneys for the Morgan Hill Concerned Parents Association pending a lawsuit in federal court.
Cal INDEX appoints first full-time general counsel
SAN FRANCISCO – The California Integrated Data Exchange, also known as Cal INDEX, appointed recently retired attorney Gerald “Jerry” Peters as general counsel last month.
Veteran San Jose litigator advises new attorneys to listen
SAN JOSE – Up-and-coming attorneys should keep their ears open, a civil litigator and trial lawyer with more than 24 years' experience who recently joined a San Jose law firm said during an interview.
Boards of trustees sues employer over allegedly unpaid funds
SAN FRANCISCO – Several boards of trustees are suing a San Mateo business over allegations of unpaid contributions.
Debt recovery companies accused of violating TCPA
SACRAMENTO – A man has filed a class-action suit against two debt recovery companies alleging that they knowingly used automated voice recordings in contacting their customers.
Consumer sues pharmaceutical company over alleged risks of Viagra use
SAN FRANCISCO – A Kentucky man alleges that a pharmaceutical company knowingly sold defective products to consumers.
Hanover Insurance Co. seeks declaration from court in connection with class-action suit
SAN FRANCISCO – A Massachusetts insurance company is seeking a declaration from the court that it is not responsible for covering claims in a class-action lawsuit.
Malibu Media sues Doe over alleged copyright infringement
SAN FRANCISCO – A media company is suing an unknown BitTorrent user over allegations the user violated copyright laws.
Environmental groups sue government agency over alleged violation of Endangered Species Act
SAN FRANCISCO – A Native American tribe and other agencies are seeking to halt a logging project in the Klamath River watershed area until more consultation has been completed.
Granite Rock Co. accused of violating Clean Water Act
OAKLAND – A nonprofit is suing a Redwood City company over allegations it is discharging polluted storm water from its facility into the San Francisco Bay.
Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Co. accused of breach of contract
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman is suing a Connecticut-based insurance company claiming breach of contract in its denial of long-term disability benefits.