News from September 2016
Government claims man allegedly failed to pay outstanding debt
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. government has filed suit against a man for unpaid debt.
Consumers claim Apple sold defective iPhones, refuses to repair them
SAN FRANCISCO — A group of consumers has filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple Inc. regarding the allegedly malfunctioning iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
Trustees allege former union member owes for unpaid withdrawal liability
LOS ANGELES — Trustees have filed suit against a business that allegedly has failed to pay withdrawal fees into a pension trust for its employees.
Orange County resident's education loans in default, government claims
LOS ANGELES – An Orange County man is alleged to have defaulted on his student loans.
Webprops International accused of placing unsolicited calls using autodialer
SACRAMENTO – A Sacramento County couple has filed a class-action suit against a Los Angeles County business over allegedly unsolicited phone calls.
Picassotiles maker alleges competitor engaged in unfair business practices
LOS ANGELES – A Diamond Bar toy company that manufactures Picassotiles alleges a competitor had its product removed from Amazon in an effort to reduce competition.
Government alleges more than $85,000 owed on student loans
SACRAMENTO – The federal government is seeking repayment of student loans from an individual that allegedly defaulted on the loans in the early 1990s.
Bay Area Painters and Tapers Pension Trust Fund alleges it is owed more than $60,000
SAN FRANCISCO – A labor union trust fund and its board of trustees allege a Rio Linda employer owes more than $60,000 in unpaid withdrawal liability fees.
Zenu Fashion, Vanilla Monkey, others accused of using copyrighted fabric in garments
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles textile company alleges its copyrighted design was used by four entities without its permission.
Hot Topic accused of using Chrome Hearts marks in belt
LOS ANGELES – An apparel and fashion accessory company alleges a retailer copied its marks to exploit its reputation.
Synchrony Bank alleged violated federal consumer protection act
LOS ANGELES — A woman has filed suit against a creditor for allegedly contacting her numerous times on her cellphone.
Woman claims Anthem Life Insurance Co. allegedly denied her long-term disability claim
LOS ANGELES — A former employee has filed suit against an insurance firm for allegedly wrongly denying long-term disability payments.
Wineries claim Stags' Leap Winery, Wine World Estates allegedly engaged in false advertising
SAN FRANCISCO — Two Napa Valley and Washinton wineries have filed suit against other wineries for alleged trademark infringement and false advertising.
Liberty Life Insurance Co. of Boston allegedly failed to pay disability benefits to transplant patient
SAN FRANCISCO — A former organ transplant patient has filed suit against an insurance firm for allegedly terminating her long-term disability payments.
Inventor claims Cobra Engineering Inc. allegedly used patented device without permission
SANTA ANA — A co-inventor has filed suit against a manufacturer, claiming it allegedly infringed his patents.
Credence Resource Management accused of making illegal calls in class-action suit
LOS ANGELES – A Ventura County woman alleges a debt collector invaded her privacy and has filed a class-action suit.
GC Services Limited Partnership accused of debt misrepresentation
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County consumer alleges a debt collector misrepresented the amount of a debt in a letter.
Hastay Marine LTD alleges it is owed more than $1 million for vessel's use
LOS ANGELES – A vessel owner alleges it was not paid for the use of the vessel.
Department of Education alleges Los Angeles County resident owes on loan
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County resident is alleged to have defaulted on a student loan.
Consumer alleges Nature Valley products are falsely advertised
SAN FRANCISCO – An Alameda County man has filed a class-action suit against a food manufacturer alleging it falsely advertises a brand of granola bars as containing 100 percent natural, whole-grain oats.