News from November 2016
Judicate West expands Northern California operations
SACRAMENTO -- Judicate West has expanded its operations in Northern California with the recent opening of its Sacramento office.
University of California, illegal immigrant students await court decision on college subsidies
LOS ANGELES — University of California and its illegal immigrant student population are awaiting the students' fate following a lawsuit filed by Judicial Watch, who is representing state resident and taxpayer Earl De Vries.
UC Davis hosts appeal court hearings
DAVIS — University of California, Davis Law School hosted appellate court hearings in the school’s King Hall last month, giving students and the public an opportunity to see how the judicial system works.
DMV allegedly targeting low-income residents with license suspensions
SAN FRANCISCO — The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has been sued by a group of civil rights and legal aid organizations who allege the department illegally suspended the driver’s licenses of low-income residents.
Trucking company Schneider settles in alleged wage dispute class-action suit
OAKLAND -- Schneider National Carriers Inc. has signed a $28 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit brought against it by a group of truck drivers.
Fight against tuition benefits for undocumented immigrants continues in California
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA – A lawsuit concerning who can and cannot be offered in-state tuition benefits in the State of California has been brought against the University of California (UC) Board of Regents by Judicial Watch and Earl De Vries (a state resident).
ACLU expands social media rights fight nationally
SAN FRANCISO – The American Civil Liberties Union of California, fresh off an investigation that showed police agencies used sophisticated social media tools to surveil protest groups, hope their findings lead to greater national reflection and better public oversight.
T.J. Maxx, Ocean Driver Clothing accused of copying fabric without authorization
LOS ANGELES – A clothing manufacturer and a retailer are being accused of copying fabric designs for garments without authorization by a Los Angeles company.
Pro Electric Contracting Inc. alleged to owe more than $4,000 to union funds
SAN JOSE – A California employer is alleged to owe more than $4,000 to labor union funds for contributions.
Tacori alleges C. Gonshor's Fine Jewelry sells jewelry that copies its designs
LOS ANGELES – A Glendale jeweler alleges a Los Angeles company is selling infringing jewelry designs.
J.H. Simpson Co. Inc. accused of not paying employee contributions
SAN FRANCISCO – An employer is accused of not paying for several months of employee contributions to a labor union fund.
Woman, guardian allege brain injures from use of BabyBjorn baby carrier
SAN FRANCISCO – A Mill Valley woman alleges she was injured as an infant because of a defective baby carrier.
Double Standard Bar owner alleges name does not infringe NY company's marks
SAN FRANCISCO – An Oakland individual seeks declaration from the court that the name of his bar does not infringe a New York hotel and restaurant company's trademark
Weso Insurance Co. claims it has no duty to indemnify Donel law firm
SAN DIEGO – An insurer alleges a Los Angeles law firm's legal matters are not covered under an insurance policy.
Former Apple employee alleges medical coverage of treatment was denied by insurer
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Mateo County man formerly employed by Apple alleges coverage for treatment he needed was denied by his insurer.
Insurance Co. of the West alleges ICW Insurance Service uses mark
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego business alleges that a Rancho Santa Margarita company is using a mark similar to its own.
Plaza Motors of Brooklyn Inc. accused of misrepresenting car as new, undamaged
SACRAMENTO – An active duty member of the U.S. Air Force stationed at Travis Air Force Base alleges a Brooklyn auto dealer misrepresented the history of a vehicle he purchased.
Photographer accuses Union Los Angeles of unauthorized use of photos
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles photographer alleges a clothing retailer used his photographs without this permission.
Oracle Corp. accused of patent infringement by Washington company
SAN JOSE – A Redwood Shores business is accused of infringing a Washington company's patents.
MyBusinessLoan.com alleges it is owed more than $80,000 for loan
SAN DIEGO – A Carlsbad lending company alleges a Connecticut business and individual failed to pay back a loan.