News from May 2016
Man alleges Hat World did not pay overtime wages
SACRAMENTO – A man has filed suit against a Sacramento employer and its owner over allegations he was not paid overtime.
VMware alleges former employee took confidential information to competitor
SAN FRANCISCO – A Palo Alto company alleges that a former employee wrongfully took confidential company information with her upon termination of her employment.
Couple files malpractice suit over care received at VA Palo Alto Medical Center
SAN FRANCISCO – A couple alleges that the husband was injured while a patient at the
VA Palo Alto Medical Center and has filed a suit.
Kaplan International alleged to have not properly paid teachers
SAN FRANCISCO – A teacher alleges that her employer did not pay her for all hours worked and has filed a class-action lawsuit.
Goya Foods accused of using squid in octopus products
SAN JOSE – A Salinas consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a food manufacturer over its octopus products, alleging it falsely advertised the actual contents of its product.
Woman claims Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. wrongfully terminated her benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – A pharmacist alleges she was wrongfully terminated from her disability benefit plan.
Hawaiian Airlines allegedly did not pay employees for mandatory training
SAN FRANCISCO – A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against an airline carrier alleging that it failed to treat its trainees as regular employees and failed to fairly compensate them.
Proponents of ADA reform bill applaud its passage, but say it needs strengthening
SACRAMENTO – When Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 269 into law, it was a big step toward making sure California businesses are making their facilities accessible to the disabled; however, to some this is only a beginning.
State Supreme Court's decision on old foreclosure may cost future borrowers
SAN FRANCISCO -- The cost to obtain a home loan may go up due to a recent California Supreme Court decision that paves the way for homeowners in default to challenge the validity of their foreclosure, according to a financial industry attorney specializing in lending disputes and real estate.
Facebook accused of sending unsolicited texts
SAN FRANCISCO – A Washington, D.C. individual has filed a class-action lawsuit against a social media network alleging it sends unsolicited texts.
Kern Radiology Imaging Systems files suit alleging CT system wasn't delivered
FRESNO – A Bakersfield company alleges that a Coral Springs limited liability company did not deliver medical equipment as promised and will not refund a deposit.
Pension plan seeks allegedly unpaid liability payment
SAN FRANCISCO – Trustees of a pension plan have filed suit against an employer alleging that it owes payment for a withdrawal liability.
Woman alleges Unum Life Insurance Co. of America wrongfully denied benefits
SAN JOSE – A former Becton Dickenson and Co. employee is suing an insurance firm alleging it wrongfully terminated her long-term disability benefits.
Class-action filed against D2 Management LLC over calls
SACRAMENTO – A Sacramento man has filed a class-action lawsuit against a debt collector claiming it used an automatic telephone dialing system to collect an alleged debt.
Man alleges he was not properly paid for delivering AT&T phone directories
SAN FRANCISCO – A Westminster man who delivered telephone directories for AT&T has filed a class-action suit alleging that it and another company failed to fairly compensate their employees.
Navient Solutions Inc. accused of telephone harassment
SAN JOSE – A San Jose man alleges he was called at a harassing rate regarding a student loan.
Mentor Graphics Corp. accused of blocking potential acquisition of Calypto
SAN JOSE – Minority shareholders of a San Jose corporation allege that the majority shareholder blocked a potential acquisition of the corporation for its own benefit.
Bayliss Media Group alleges company continued to use materials after contract ended
SACRAMENTO – A Truckee business alleges that an Oakland-based business and individual are using its materials without authorization.
Pikamab alleges Alabama university, researcher breached contract
SAN FRANCISCO – A Menlo Park corporation is suing an Alabama academic institution and a researcher alleging they failed to perform medical studies after signing a contract.
Woman accuses Nationstar Mortgage Holdings of telephone harassment
SACRAMENTO – A Manteca individual has filed suit against a Texas-based debt collector alleging it contacted her multiple times regarding her mortgage despite the fact the account is in good standing.