News from September 2016
Attorneys hope Supreme Court ends prescription drug innovator liability
SAN FRANCISCO – The California Supreme Court will decide a case that attorneys hope will once-and-for-all put an end to courts allowing brand-name drug manufacturers to be held liable for injuries resulting from use of their products’ generic counterparts.
California passes major climate bills to reduce emissions by 2030
SACRAMENTO – The state of California recently passed two climate change bills to help tackle North America’s emissions targets with California aiming to reduce its carbon pollution to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.
Crown Hotel employees allege they were not paid minimum wage, overtime
SAN FRANCISCO – A couple alleges that they are not adequately paid as front desk managers for a San Francisco residential facility for the homeless and disabled.
Malibu Media claims BitTorrent user is distributing movies without permission
SAN DIEGO – A media company alleges an unidentified internet user in the court's district has been illegally distributing its movies online.
Woman allegedly failed to pay off debt to U.S. government
LOS ANGELES - The U.S. government has filed suit against a woman for allegedly failing to pay her student loans.
Man allegedly failed to pay off debt to the U.S.
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. government alleges an individual has failed to pay off his debt.
Aetna Life Insurance Co., allegedly wrongly denied woman's disability claims
GAINESVILLE — An individual has filed suit against an insurance company for allegedly denying her claim for disability benefits.
Life Insurance Co. of North America allegedly wrongfully denied a woman's claim for disability benefits
LOS ANGELES — A former employee has filed suit against an insurance company for allegedly denying her claim for disability benefits.
Jackson Shrub Supply allegedly denied fired employee retirement benefits
LOS ANGELES — A former employee has filed suit against a landscaper for allegedly being wrongfully terminated and denied retirement benefits to which he purportedly is entitled.
Rue21 allegedly sold clothing featuring another company's copyrighted designs
LOS ANGELES — A California garment manufacturer has filed suit against a clothing retailer for allegedly copying its designs.
Seaside Integrative Medical Center accusing of violating Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
SAN DIEGO – A military member alleges that her position was filed by her employer while she was on duty.
Man accused of defaulting on student loans
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County man is accused of not paying back his student loans.
Couture Textile claims apparel companies used fabric design without authorization
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles textile company alleges its fabric designs were used in garments without its permission.
Brink's driver alleges he is owed overtime wages
SACRAMENTO – A driver has filed a class-action lawsuit against his employer over allegations of unpaid overtime and requiring him to work during meal and rest breaks.
Company alleges Bacardi's Untameable mark infringes its own Untamed mark
LOS ANGELES – A Cyprus liquor company alleges Bacardi infringed on its marketing campaign and trademark for rum and whiskey.
'X-Men' VFX Brothers Strause may appeal case of anonymous emailer to state Supreme Court
LOS ANGELES – The burden is on two filmmaking brothers to prove an anonymous person talking about them in emails to Hollywood executives is making false statements, an entertainment industry attorney said in a recent interview
Immigrants win right to bond hearing in mandatory detention cases in state
SAN FRANCISCO – Immigrants have won a major battle in California in their right to be detained without bond in a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Northern California.
Court asked to prevent NFL from speaking to potential plaintiffs in canceled Hall of Fame game case
LOS ANGELES – The attorney for potentially tens of thousands of fans who didn't get to see the abruptly canceled NFL Hall of Fame Game last month has asked a California federal court to make defendants stop talking to potential members of the putative class action.
Canadian Company claims California company has infringed upon its trademark
SAN FRANCISCO — A Canadian corporation has filed suit against a competitor for alleged trademark infringement pertaining to its robots.
Clarblanc LLC allegedly infringed a patent for a part
SAN DIEGO — A manufacturer claims a competitor allegedly infringed its patent for a part it produces.