News from November 2016
Woman alleges 2929 Entertainment LP, Landmark Theatre Corp. continue to send texts
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles resident alleges she continues to receive commercial texts after revoking her consent.
Princess Cruise Lines passenger alleges she was injured on ship
LOS ANGELES – A Texas woman alleges she was injured after a closing door caused her to fall while aboard a cruise ship.
Natural foods company reaches non-prosecution agreement in immigration case
SACRAMENTO – A local natural food company in Butte County has reached a non-prosecution agreement with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California following the results of an investigation on the immigration status of approximately 49 undocumented immigrant employees. The deal included the payment of $1.5 million and the creation of a corporate compliance program.
Man files class action against Millennial Solutions LLC over solicitation calls
LOS ANGELES – A Chatsworth man alleges that a business lending company unlawfully contacted him in an attempt to solicit its services and has filed a class-action suit.
Euro Space USA alleges contract breach with SP Far East will cost it millions
SAN FRANCISCO – A Union City business alleges it has suffered damages of $2.5 million after the termination of a sales contract.
Texas man alleges CBS Interactive infringed patent with 'Big Brother' show
SAN FRANCISCO – A Texas man alleges his patented technology was used without permission for audience participation in the reality TV show "Big Brother."
Woman alleges Unum Life wrongfully terminated disability benefits
LOS ANGELES – A woman alleges her long-term disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Collection Consultants of California accused of mailing misleading collection letter
LOS ANGELES – An Orange County consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a debt collector alleging that it sent a collection letter containing misleading information.
UpNest Inc. alleges New Jersey company is using trademark for similar services
SAN FRANCISCO – A Burlingame-based online marketplace for finding real estate agents alleges a New Jersey business is offering similar services under an almost identical name.
Fabric Selection Inc. alleges textile design was copied without authorization
LOS ANGELES – Two garment wholesalers and a retailer are accused of selling garments that infringe a Los Angeles County company's copyrighted designs.
The Ashley Collection Inc. files for damages for stolen cargo of recreational drones
LOS ANGELES – A New York business alleges its imported cargo of recreational drones was stolen.
Nitro NRG Corp. seeks declaration of noninfringement of Liquid Nitro Beverages mark
SACRAMENTO – A Florida company is seeking declaration from the court in regards to a Riverside company's claim that it is infringing its marks.
Woman alleged to have defaulted on student loan
LOS ANGELES – The federal government alleges a San Bernardino County resident has defaulted on a student loan.
Lightwire LLC alleges Lightpointe Aire X-Stream FSO System infringes patents
LOS ANGELES – A Pasadena company claims a Los Angeles company is manufacturing products using its patented technology.
VIP Boutique Inc. accused of using copyrighted fabric designs
LOS ANGELES – An individual and corporation doing business in Los Angeles is accused of copying a Vernon company's textile designs.
Cap and trade in California now tangled in high stakes suit and political changes
The future of cap and trade in California faces uncertainty amidst an expected shortfall in auction income, the onset of a Trump presidency and a lawsuit that could dismantle the program all together.
Amsher Collection Services accused of repeatedly contacting woman for debt not owed by her
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles consumer alleges a debt collect called her repeatedly for a debt owed by another person.
Man alleges Krispy Kreme Doughnuts products do not actually contain raspberry, blueberry or maple
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County man alleges a doughnut chain falsely advertises certain ingredients and has filed a class-action suit.
Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox alleges individual is selling counterfeit shows online
LOS ANGELES – A Florida resident is accused of selling unauthorized copies of movies and TV shows on eBay.
Chapman's Welding Inc. alleged to owe more than $2,000 for contributions
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles-based labor union trust fund alleges a Las Vegas employer has failed to pay contributions.