News from September 2016
Consumer finds Ford Fiesta faulty, alleges defect by Ford
SACRAMENTO — A consumer claims a used vehicle he purchased actually was a rental car, a detail allegedly undisclosed to him by the dealership. He also claims the vehicle has a faulty design.
AT&T Mobility Services allegedly denied former employee medical leave
SACRAMENTO — A sales associate has filed suit against his former employer for allegedly denying him time off work under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
City of Folsom allegedly failed to pay employees overtime wages
SACRAMENTO -- A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against the city of Folsom, alleging he and others were not paid overtime wages they had earned.
English company claims California business copied its patent, CGWC LA files suit for damages
LOS ANGELES — A California corporation has filed suit against an England-based company, alleging it did not engage in patent infringement for its foaming soap dispenser.
Appeal pending in Hughson farmer's Clean Water Act, WOTUS case
HUGHSON – A federal judge erred earlier this summer when she ruled against a Stanislaus County farmer fighting federal regulators over the Clean Water Act and claims that his property contains Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS), a Pacific Legal Foundation attorney said during a recent interview.
Unanimous verdict sides with plaintiff in suit against MetLife, awards $15.6 million
LOS ANGELES – The jury has awarded $15.6 million to the plaintiff in the lawsuit against MetLife, its subsidiaries and a former managing partner, holding the insurance giant responsible for the losses of a woman who invested in what turned out to be a Ponzi scheme.
Firefighters claim city of San Jose owes unpaid overtime wages
SAN FRANCISCO – San Jose firefighters allege that the city owes them unpaid wages.
'London Has Fallen' producer alleges movie was illegally shared online
SAN DIEGO – A film company alleges that an unknown internet user in the court's district has been illegally distributing copies of its movie.
Orange County man allegedly did not pay back education loan
LOS ANGELES – The federal government has filed suit against an Orange County man alleging he failed to pay back a student loan.
Carpenters Southwest Administrative Corp. alleges it is owed for contributions
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles-based labor union corporation alleges a construction group and its affiliates did not pay contributions per a bargaining agreement.
LA photographer claims photo was used on T-shirt without permission
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles photographer claims a women's clothing retailer and a screen-printing company used his photograph without permission on garments.
Golden State Warriors app alleged to record users' conversations without consent
SAN FRANCISCO – A New York woman alleges an NBA team's mobile app invades users' privacy by recording conversations without consent and has filed a class-action suit.
Department of Education alleges student loan is still in default
LOS ANGELES – An Orange County woman is alleged to have defaulted on a student loan 25 years ago.