News from November 2016
Trust Safe Pay LLC accuses couple of copying website
LOS ANGELES – An Idaho-based weight loss product company alleges a Massachusetts couple copied its website.
Innovative Artists Talent and Literary Agency Inc. accused of illegally distributing movies
LOS ANGELES – A Burbank corporation alleges its movies were illegally distributed by Santa Monica businesses.
Lenders Cloud LLC accused of unwanted phone soliciting
SACRAMENTO – A Folsom man alleges a business unlawfully called him in an attempt to solicit its services and has filed a class-action suit.
Consumer claims Ford failed to disclose allegedly defective transmission
SACRAMENTO – A Granite Bay man alleges that he was sold a vehicle with a defective transmission.
Presidio Trust CEO looks forward to guiding national park's growth
Presidio Trust's newly appointed chief executive officer said during a recent interview that she has flowed naturally from law to business to public trust.
Federal appeals court upholds endangered seal species listing
SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal appeals court ruling regarding an endangered seal species will have an impact far from the Arctic Circle, environmentalists say.
Couple alleges Swanson Fahrney Ford Sales failed to disclose car was previously a rental
SACRAMENTO – A Hanford couple alleges a car dealership made false representations regarding the history of a vehicle they purchased.
Malakan Diamond Co. accused of selling rings that infringe NY company's designs
SACRAMENTO – A New York jewelry designing company alleges a Fresno jewelry wholesaler sold items that infringe its copyrighted designs.
Regents of the University of California alleges company is selling infringing medical devices
SAN FRANCISCO – A governing board of the University of California claims a Massachusetts company has infringed its patented medical technology.
Deputy sheriff alleges Kern County officials have not properly compensated him
SACRAMENTO – A former Kern County deputy sheriff has filed a class action over allegations he and other deputy sheriffs were not paid for all hours worked.
Allegis Group Inc., Aerotek Inc. accused of not fairly compensating employees
SAN FRANCISCO – A man has filed a class-action lawsuit against temporary employment agencies alleging he and others were not fairly compensated during their employment.
Goodwill of Silicon Valley accused of infringing Miami company's patent
SAN FRANCISCO – A Miami company claims a San Jose business has infringed one of its patents.
Labor unions seek audit of Valley Pattern & MFG Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO – An employer is accused of not submitting to an audit or paying a withdrawal liability per a bargaining agreement between it and a labor union.
Magellan Health Services employee sees disability benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – A Magellan Health Services employee alleges her claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Service West Inc. alleges Advanced Office Services & Installation Inc. uses copied software
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Leandro contract furniture installation company alleges a Union City business is using a copied version of its exclusive software.
Woman alleges Uber withdrew funds without authorization
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Mateo County resident alleges a transportation company made withdraws from her bank account without authorization.
Class action filed against Sony over alleged disc drive defect in PlayStation 4
SAN FRANCISCO – A California resident alleges the gaming console he bought contains a defect that was known by the manufacturer.
Advertisers accuse Facebook of unfair conduct over video advertisements
SAN FRANCISCO – Three Nevada residents allege a Menlo Park-based social media company misrepresented the statistics on its video advertising.
Pruco Life Insurance Co. accused of breach of contract regarding life insurance policy
SAN JOSE – A widow has filed suit against an insurer over a life insurance policy owned by her late husband.
Technobuffalo.com alleged to have used copyrighted 'Suicide Squad' photos without permission
LOS ANGELES – Two entertainment photojournalism companies allege their copyrighted photos were used without permission by an Orange County-based website.