News from November 2016
Man files suit for long-term disability benefits from LINA
LOS ANGELES – A Bodycote USA employee alleges he is disabled because of orthopedic conditions and that he was wrongfully denied long-term disability benefits.
Show Ready accused of not paying employee contributions to labor union funds
LOS ANGELES – Trustees for labor union funds allege a trade show exhibit designing company has failed to pay contributions.
Couple files suit against Cox Dental Corp., Quick Collect over collection calls
RIVERSIDE – A Riverside County couple alleges a debt collector continued to call them after they revoked consent.
Motorcyclist alleges he was injured trying to avoid collision on Pacific Coast Highway
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County man alleges he was injured after he lost control of his motorcycle to avoid a collision with another motorist.
AAA alleges Ruiz Towing is using mark for advertising
LOS ANGELES – A Florida auto club alleges a Lynwood business is using its marks to advertise its services without permission.
Woman alleges Liberty Life Assurance wrongfully denied disability benefit claim
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County woman alleges her claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Designer alleges patented electronic cigarette design was infringed by Torrance business
LOS ANGELES – An electronic cigarette designer alleges his patented design was used by a Torrance company without authorization.
Man claims Collection Consultants of California did not remove account from credit report
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County man alleges a debt collector did not remove a settled account from his credit report as agreed upon.
Consumer alleges Credit Control LLC continued to call after consent was revoked
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County resident alleges a debt collector continued to call him after it was instructed to contact his attorney.
Taylor-Bailey Inc. accused of not paying union contributions
SAN FRANCISCO – Labor union trusts allege that an employer has filed to pay contributions as required per their agreement.
Zulily, NNW Import, others accused of selling garments with infringing fabric design
LOS ANGELES – Several wholesalers and retailers are accused of reproducing a textile design without permission.
KLLM Transport Services drivers allege they are owed wages
LOS ANGELES – Two truck drivers allege they were misclassified as independent contractors by their Mississippi-based employer and have filed a class-action suit.
Spigen Korea Co. accuses Damda Glide phone case maker of patent infringement
LOS ANGELES – A Korean company alleges a line of cellphone cases infringes its patented design.
Twin River Casino accused of sending unwanted text messages
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County consumer alleges a casino headquartered in Rhode Island continues to send her unwanted text messages.
Unicolors Inc. alleges dress was made from copyrighted textile design without authorization
LOS ANGELES – The copyright owner of a black-and-white textile design alleges the design was used on a dress without its permission.
Woman seeks payment of disability benefits she alleges were wrongfully terminated in 2015
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles woman alleges her disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Jaxi's Inc., Forman Mills Inc. alleged to have made fabric reproduction without permission
LOS ANGELES – Two garment vendors are accused of selling clothing with a design that is similar to a copyrighted fabric owned by a Los Angeles County company.
Consumer alleges certain Samsung TVs are misleadingly advertised as energy efficient
LOS ANGELES – A New York consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against an electronics manufacturer over allegations it misrepresents the energy efficiency of its televisions.
Free My Paws Inc. accused of using Live Face on Web software without authorization
LOS ANGELES – A Pennsylvania software company claims a Westlake Village company is using its Web spokesperson video technology without permission.
Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund alleges it is owed more than $17,000 for contributions
LOS ANGELES – The executive director of an Encino-based labor union alleges a Los Angeles County employer did not pay its employee contributions.