News from March 2016
Trust funds allege Valley Demolition Inc. owes contributions
SAN FRANCISCO – Several trust funds are suing a San Jose employer over allegations of unpaid contributions
Unum Life Insurance Co. of America sued over allegations of violating ERISA
FRESNO – A Stanislaus County woman alleges that her insurance company wrongfully denied her benefit claims.
Journalist sues DOJ, FBI over alleged violation of FOIA
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco journalist is suing two federal government entities over allegations of violating the Freedom of Information Act.
Texas company sues subscriber over alleged digital piracy of 'Dallas Buyers Club'
SAN FRANCISCO – A Texas company is suing an unknown Internet user over allegations of copyright infringement.
Abante Rooter and Plumbing Inc. files class-action suit over alleged TCPA violations
SAN FRANCISCO – An Alameda County plumbing company has filed a suit against a Houston-based energy company and a telemarketing company, alleging they illegally contacted it.
Marko Construction seeks remaining payment of allegedly unpaid invoice
SACRAMENTO – A construction company doing business in the Fresno and Kings County areas is suing a California company over allegations it did not pay for work completed on a Navy project.
Golden West Envelope Corp. accused of not paying contributions
SAN FRANCISCO – Trustees of a retirement plan allege that an Oakland corporation wrongfully failed to pay contributions to the trust fund on behalf of its employees.
Insurance company sues Ford over allegedly defective vehicle
SACRAMENTO – An insurer is suing an auto manufacturer alleging that it knowingly manufactured defective vehicles and sold them to consumers.
Former bank CEO files suit over benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – A former CEO of a bank is suing his former employer over allegations of a failure to pay benefits due.
Individual sues Bank of America over alleged racketeeting
OAKLAND – A Contra Costa County homeowner is suing a bank over claims it refused to correct a legal mistake in a loan modification document.
Aetna Life Insurance Co. accused of violating of ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO – A Pleasant Hill woman alleges that her insurance company denied her long-term disability benefits.
Grocers file suit against credit card companies over chargebacks
SAN FRANCISCO — Two Miami-Dade County retail grocery stories are suing major credit card companies and banks over allegations of unjust enrichment.
Company sues over allegedly unauthorized Justin Bieber merchandise
SACRAMENTO – A Los Angeles company is suing unknown defendants alleging that they knowingly distributed unauthorized merchandise that bear the company's trademarks for an upcoming Justin Bieber concert.
Plaintiffs mull options after judge rules state 'Bullet Train' project may proceed
SACRAMENTO – The plaintiffs in a lawsuit opposing the construction of California's $64 billion high-speed rail system are considering their options now that a judge has ruled that the project can move forward.
Laborers allege former employers did not pay overtime
SAN FRANCISCO – Two demolition laborers are suing their former employers over allegations of unpaid wages.
Former employee sues Bearden Construction Co. over alleged violation of labor code
SAN FRANCISCO – A construction worker is suing his former employer over claims of unpaid wages.
Travelers Commercial Insurance Co. sues individual over alleged negligence
SAN FRANCISCO – An insurance company seeks to be reimbursed after a client's property was allegedly damaged by trees.
California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse: Lawyers, not plaintiffs, benefit from class-action suits
SAN FRANCISCO — The $9 million class-action lawsuit settlement agreed to by software developer Carrier IQ and several mobile phone manufacturers in a U.S. District Court in California looks very large, and it certainly impressed the judge in the case.
Investment company sues individuals over allegedly unfair business practices
SAN FRANCISCO – An investment firm is suing several individuals over fraud allegations in regards to operating a winery.
Rhapsody sued over alleged copyright infringement
SAN FRANCISCO – A class-action lawsuit has been filed against an online streaming service alleging it knowingly uses and distributes unauthorized copies of musical compositions.