News from November 2016
Fitness Alliance accused of not fairly compensating employees
RIVERSIDE – Two fitness counselors allege a fitness club operator violated labor wage laws and have filed a class action.
Adobe alleges individual, Minnesota corporation sells pirated software copies
SAN JOSE – A San Jose software developer alleges a Minnesota individual and corporation are selling pirated and counterfeit versions of its software.
'Oh, the Places You'll Boldy Go!' book creators accused of infringing Dr. Suess copyrights
SAN DIEGO – The creators of book that allegedly uses elements of "Star Trek" and Dr. Seuss books is being sued by the copyright owner of the Dr. Suess works.
Three California-based debt collectors accused of contacting man on cellphone without permission
SAN DIEGO – A Wisconsin man alleges several debt collectors have contacted him on his cellphone without permission.
Regents of the University of California alleges Ohio company infringed AFib patent
SAN FRANCISCO – An Oakland corporation claims an Ohio company promotes devices that infringe patented technology used to treat a heart issue.
50Mango Inc. accused of using misappropriated information from Tapgerine LLC, TapMedia LLC
SAN FRANCISCO – Two businesses allege a Redwood City competitor is using misappropriated information.
Woman alleges disability claim was denied despite evidence
SANTA ANA – An Orange County woman alleges her claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Class action filed against Scout Industries over alleged telemarketing calls
LOS ANGELES – An Orange resident alleges a marketing services business solicited him with phone calls without his permission.
Cigna Life Insurance accused of wrongfully denying disability benefits
LOS ANGELES – A former employee of Taylor Made Group alleges his disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Judge denies Airbnb's motion to block short-term rental fines in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal court judge has denied a motion filed by Airbnb Inc. of San Francisco that seeks to have a local ordinance overturned on the grounds it violates the company’s rights to certain First Amendment protections.
SoftVault Systems Inc. accuses Kony of selling products that infringe its patents
SAN JOSE – An Orlando company is accused of using a Washington company's patented technology.
Shooters Bar Inc. accused of contracting individual who allegedly used counterfeit karaoke tracks
LOS ANGELES – A North Carolina company claims a Huntington Beach restaurant and the owner of a mobile entertainment business used counterfeit karaoke tracks.
Centrify Corp. alleges Centify mark causes confusion among customers
SAN FRANCISCO – A Santa Clara security and end user productivity company claims a San Francisco business uses a confusingly similar mark.
Aspen Medical Products Inc. alleges company's spinal braces infringe patent
LOS ANGELES – Two Irvine companies that develop spinal orthotics allege a North Carolina business has used its patented technology without authorization.
Former Chemtrade employee alleges disability benefits were wrongfully terminated
LOS ANGELES – A former operations specialist with Chemtrade Refinery Services alleges his disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Moodswings LLC, individuals alleged to have used artist's work without authorization
LOS ANGELES – A Russian artist alleges her works were used without permission by two Los Angeles County individuals.
PIC Group Inc. alleges Buena Vista Biomass Power did not pay for services provided
SACRAMENTO – A service provider for power plants alleges it was not compensated for services offered at a plant near Ione.
Motorist alleges he was injured after collision with postal worker
LOS ANGELES – A motorist alleges he was injured in a collision with a U.S. Postal Service employee in Los Angeles.
Orange County individual alleged to have defaulted on student loan
LOS ANGELES – An Orange County resident is alleged to owe more than $12,000 on an education loan.
Fabric Selection Inc. alleges copyrighted fabric designs were duplicated
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County company alleges its fabric designs were unlawfully copied and used in clothing.