News from March 2016
Woman sues companies over alleged side effects of Taxotere
SAN FRANCISCO – A California woman is suing three pharmaceutical companies over allegations a drug used to treat cancer caused permanent hair loss.
Customer sues Macy's outlet stores over alleged false advertising
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Diego resident is suing several department stores alleging that they knowingly misled customers into thinking that their products were being sold at sale prices.
Intelepeer Cloud Communications sues New York company over alleged breach of contract
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Mateo company has filed a suit against a New York business over allegations it has not paid for services rendered.
Man alleges Jetta came with defeat device
LOS ANGELES – A Van Nuys man who leased a 2014 diesel Volkswagen Jetta alleges the vehicle was installed with a "defeat device" to pass emissions tests.
California woman alleges injuries in Highway 39 accident
SACRAMENTO – A Colfax woman has filed a suit against an Oregon woman over injuries allegedly sustained in an automobile accident.
Van Nuys man accuses Volkswagen of fraud
LOS ANGELES – A Van Nuys man is suing a car manufacturer alleging he suffered damages as a result of the use of a "defeat device" that was purportedly installed so the vehicles could pass emissions tests.
XPO Logistics Inc. accused of violating FLSA
SAN FRANCISCO – Several delivery drivers are suing a Connecticut-based company doing business in California over allegations they weren't paid overtime.
Los Angeles man sues car manufacturers over alleged fraud
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles man is suing car manufacturers over allegations they violated U.S. environmental law by putting a "defeat device" in cars so that they would temporarily reduce emissions in order to pass inspection.
Hortonworks seeks declaratory judgment from court
SAN JOSE – A Santa Clara company is seeking a declaration from the court stating that it did not violate copyright laws.
TV manufacturers accused of invasion of privacy
SAN FRANCISCO – A Wisconsin man has filed a suit against two California companies alleging their televisions invade on consumers' privacy.
Movie company alleges copyright infringement
SACRAMENTO — Malibu Media LLC is suing an anonymous Internet user, alleging copyright infringement.
California company sues anonymous Internet user over alleged copyright infringement
SACRAMENTO — Malibu Media LLC is suing an anonymous Internet user, alleging copyright infringement.
San Francisco carriers sued over alleged damage to cargo
SAN FRANCISCO – Two Canadian companies are suing common carriers based in San Francisco alleging that they damaged a shipment during transport.
Los Angeles man sues over alleged use of defeat devices in cars
SAN FRANCISCO – A Los Angeles man is suing a car manufacturer alleging that it knowingly violated U.S. environmental law by putting a "defeat device" in its diesel-powered cars that would temporarily reduce emissions in order to pass inspection.
Man files suit alleging Viagra caused melanoma
SAN FRANCISCO – A Kentucky man is suing a pharmaceutical company over allegations it wrongfully failed to disclose potential side effects of its product to consumers.
Woman alleges pressure cooker is defective, caused injuries
SACRAMENTO – A Fresno County woman alleges that a kitchen appliance sold to the public is defective and causes injuries.
Man seeks disability benefits from Metropolitan Life Insurance
SACRAMENTO – A Solano County man alleges that his insurance company denied him long-term disability benefits despite evidence proving that he is unable to work
Couple alleges Abilify causes compulsive behaviors
SACRAMENTO – A Dorris couple is suing pharmaceutical companies alleging that they wrongfully failed to label their product for side effects it may cause.
State Supreme Court case could change how plaintiff attorneys are paid in class-action lawsuits
SACRAMENTO – All eyes interested in tort reform in California are watching an almost 12-year-old class-action lawsuit expected to be heard before the State Supreme Court that could, depending on how it's decided, change the way class-action plaintiffs' attorneys are paid.
CJAC/CALA Day scheduled at capitol
SACRAMENTO – Californians who want to speak out against lawsuit abuse still have time to sign up for California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse and California Civil Justice Association Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 15.