News from May 2016
Woman claims Macy's, Bloomingdale's deceptively labeled prices
SAN FRANCISCO – An individual has filed a class-action lawsuit against three retail stores alleging that they falsely advertised their product's retail prices.
Individual accuses Theranos of misrepresenting accuracy of blood tests
SAN FRANCISCO – An individual has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Palo Alto blood test manufacturer alleging that it manufactured testing devices that do not give accurate results.
Class actions suit claims insurance companies wrongfully denied treatment
SAN JOSE – Two individuals have filed a class-action lawsuit against several insurance companies alleging treatment coverage was wrongfully denied to them.
Arizona man alleges Virginia individual owes unpaid debt
SAN JOSE – A Maricopa County, Arizona resident has filed suit against a Virginia man alleging a debt remains unpaid.
Man files class action alleging annuity policies scheme
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Mateo man alleges that several financial institutions sold deferred annuity policies to seniors that do not conform to state law and has filed a class-action lawsuit.
Man files suit seeking benefits from Lincoln National Life
SAN FRANCISCO – A Wymac Capital employee alleges that an insurance company wrongfully denied his application for long-term disability benefits.
California Supreme Court sides with Forever 21 in suit over arbitration agreement
SAN FRANCISCO – When Maribel Baltazar applied for a job at a Forever 21 distribution warehouse, she was told she had to sign an arbitration agreement as part of the 11-page application. Initially, she refused but she was told, “Sign it or no job.” So she signed.
Attorney: Northern California ruling on TCPA exemptions leaves many questions
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently ruled that last year's congressional amendments to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) are retroactive, but left other questions open, a TCPA specialist said during an interview.
Judge denies summary judgment in discrimination suit against San Jose bakery
SAN JOSE – In a suit alleging that an employer retaliated against an employee by suing her for defamation, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California determined the claim should go to trial.
California Court of Appeal rules class action against DirecTV can proceed
SAN FRANCISCO – The California Court of Appeal issued a decision on May 9 remanding a class-action lawsuit filed against DirecTV to trial court for a ruling on whether the company waived its right to enforce an arbitration agreement that the U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld as enforceable in DirecTV Inc. v. Imburgia.
Fryer Roofing Co. Inc., Rosie The Roofer alleged to owe money to pension plan
SAN FRANCISCO – The board of trustees of a pension plan allege that two businesses have violated a bargaining agreement.
Santa Cruz Biotechnology accused of infringing Red Cell, Sand Clear trademarks
SAN FRANCISCO – An Arizona corporation alleges a Santa Cruz company allegedly used its trademarked names on products for animals.
Woman accuses Unum Life Insurance Co. of wrongfully denying benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – A Marin County woman alleges she is disabled and was wrongfully denied long-term disability benefits.
Adobe alleges man sold counterfeit copies of its software
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Jose software company is suing a North Carolina individual alleging he engaged in the distribution of pirated copies of its software.
Man files suit against Elk Grove Ford after vehicle purchase
SACRAMENTO – A Sacramento individual alleges a car dealership give him a false credit approval when purchasing a vehicle.
Samsung Electronics Co. allegedly to have infringed patents
SAN FRANCISCO – A consumer products manufacturer has accused another of patent infringement in the use of its mobile devices.
Man alleges coaching sessions weren't delivered as promised
SAN FRANCISCO – A Santa Clara County man claims he spent thousands of dollars on coaching sessions that were not what was promised.
Kino Aggregates allegedly owes unpaid contributions to employee plan
SAN FRANCISCO – A Nevada corporation is facing allegations from labor unions that it owes unpaid contributions.
Belstone Capital LLC claims it did not infringe trademarks
SACRAMENTO – A New York company seeks the court's declaration to settle trademark infringement allegations by California businesses.
Executrix files suit over Sacramento home's sale
SACRAMENTO – An executor of the estate of a late Sacramento woman alleges that the decedent's home was put up for sale despite the terms of a reverse mortgage stating the estate could redeem the loan.