News from May 2016
Genentech, Roche Holding accused of misrepresenting amount of drug in vial
SAN FRANCISCO – An Oklahoma hospital has filed a class-action lawsuit against a pharmaceutical company alleging that it misrepresented the total amount of an anti-cancer drug in each vial.
Former employee alleges Gild Inc. did not pay overtime, provide meal breaks
SAN FRANCISCO – A former employee alleges that an employer failed to fairly compensate its employees for work rendered.
Bing Xu Precision accuses Acer of patent infringement
SAN FRANCISCO – Two Taiwanese companies are the named parties in a lawsuit regarding a patent for computer components.
Yurok Tribe files suit over right to fish in Klamath River
SAN FRANCISCO – A Native American tribe is seeking declaratory judgment from the court over the rights to fish in the Klamath River Indian Fishery.
Woman files suit for reinstatement of disability benefits from LINA
OAKLAND – A Contra Costa County woman alleges her disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Toyota owner files suit over use of allegedly defective airbags
SAN FRANCISCO – A Toyota Corolla owner has filed suit against the auto manufacturer and others over the use of Takata airbags.
Author alleges Kate Hudson's book contains excerpts from 'Outdoor Fitness'
SAN FRANCISCO – The author of a fitness book has filed a suit alleging her work was used in a new written by actress Kate Hudson.
Trust funds allege Studer's Floor Covering owes more than $2 million
SAN FRANCISCO – Two Alameda-based trust funds allege they are owed by a business for unpaid withdrawal liability.
Retailmenot files suit against Palo Alto company alleging trademark infringement
SAN FRANSISCO – A website that notifies shoppers of digital offers has filed suit over allegations a Palo Alto company launched a similar website.
Suit filed by federal government for allegedly unpaid student loan
SAN FRANCISCO – The federal government has filed a suit against a California woman alleging unpaid debt.
Camaro owners allege cars have defective airbags
SAN FRANCISCO – Three consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against an auto manufacturer over claims it sold cars with a defective airbag system.
Man files suit over claims he was accused of being a spy at tango competition
SAN FRANCISCO – A Palo Alto man and editor of International Salsa Magazine alleges his reputation was damaged by his friend's former girlfriend.
Dynatrace alleges former employee cost it business
SAN FRANCISCO – A Massachusetts company alleges a former employee secretly formed his own company and transferred business away from it.
Transportation companies facing suit from insurer over allegedly stolen cargo
SACRAMENTO – An insurance firm has filed suit against several transportation companies alleging they failed to deliver cargo.
Man files suit alleging cookie products contain less than what is advertised
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco man alleges that a snack foods manufacturer packs cookies into deceptive containers.
Suit filed against Cameron Electric for allegedly unpaid contributions
SAN JOSE – Trust funds are suing a Napa employer and its proprietor over allegations of breaching a bargaining agreement.
Ray-Ban manufacturers allege Mission Chevron & Car Wash sells counterfeit products
SAN FRANCISCO – An Italian corporation that manufacturers eyewear has filed a suit against a Haywood business over allegations it sells counterfeit products.
Liberty Life Assurance Co. of Boston alleged to have wrongfully terminated benefits
SAN JOSE – A Santa Clara County woman alleges that her insurance company has violated the terms of her long-term disability plan and has wrongfully terminated her benefits.
Consultant alleges Elastica, Blue Coat broke contract regarding stocks
SAN FRANCISCO – A consultant has filed suit against his former employer for allegedly canceled stock options.
Doctor alleges Transcend Medical did not list him as an inventor in several patents
SAN FRANCISCO – An Australian doctor alleges that a Menlo Park corporation failed to include him as one of the inventors in several patents it owns.