News from September 2016
KEB Hana Bank of Korean allegedly breached its contact at a cost of $4 million
LOS ANGELES — A contractor has filed suit against a Korean-based bank for allegedly breaching their contract, resulting in a $4 million loss.
Woman claims New Century Financial Services is trying to collect debt belonging to another person
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County woman alleges a New Jersey debt collector has been trying to collect a debt from her that belongs to another person for several years.
Individual accused of failure to pay education loan
LOS ANGELES – The federal government has filed a suit against an individual seeking the payment of a student loan reportedly in default.
Netlist Inc. accuses South Korean company's products of patent infringement, seeks to stop products from entering US
LOS ANGELES – Netlist Inc., a California-based manufacturer of memory subsystems used in global data centers and other high-performance communications systems, is accusing a South Korean company of patent infringement.
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. allegedly incorrectly denied man long-term disability payments
LOS ANGELES — An individual claims an insurance company wrongfully denied him long-term disability payments.
Life Insurance Co. of North American allegedly incorrectly denied long-term disability payments
LOS ANGELES — An individual has filed suit against a life insurance company, claiming it wrongfully terminated long-term disability payments.
Former NFL player claims competitor allegedly infringed upon his trademark
SAN DIEGO — A former NFL player who launched an athletic apparel company based off the nickname earned during his career, "Lights Out," has filed suit against a company for alleged trademark infringement, trademark dilution and unfair competition.
Nanya Technology Corp. allegedly infringed upon California business' SD memory product patent
LOS ANGELES — A California business has filed suit against a Taiwanese corporation for allegedly infringing upon its patent for SD memory products.
Off-duty prison guards can carry concealed weapons, ruling says
FRESNO – Prison guards in Stanislaus County can now carry concealed weapons while off duty without a permit, signaling what is expected to be the end of a disagreement between county officials and the union representing the guards.
Gov. Brown urged to veto anti-arbitration bill
SACRAMENTO - Governor Jerry Brown is being urged to veto a bill that critics say would eliminate arbitration as a practical option for parties who want to resolve disputes quickly, cost effectively and outside of a courtroom.
A brand ambassador is suing proprietor for alleged breach of contractThe Kayo Corp. allegedly failed to uphold its contract with a brand ambassador
SAN DIEGO — A brand ambassador has filed suit against an athletic men's apparel and accessories company for allegedly breaching their contract.
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. allegedly incorrectly cancels man's long-term disability payments
SAN FRANCISCO — A man has filed suit against an insurance company for allegedly terminating his long-term disability payments despite supporting evidence.
Man alleges Immediate Credit Recovery Inc. harassed him with calls
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County man has filed a class-action suit against a debt collector alleging he was harassed by its phone calls.
Riverside County individual accused of not paying student loan
LOS ANGELES – A Riverside County woman is alleged to owe on a student loan.
Labor union funds allege Absolute Outdoor Inc. owes for unpaid contributions
LOS ANGELES – Several union funds allege that they did not receive contributions.
EveryMD.com alleges Facebook infringed patent
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles company that owns a website providing home pages for doctors and messaging services for patients alleges a social media company infringed its patent.
Individuals allege they were misclassified as independent contractors for Try Caviar
SAN FRANCISCO – A class-action suit has been filed against a San Francisco business on behalf of its food delivery couriers over allegations it violated wage and hour laws.
Tradingpoststore.com accused of using Santa Monica company's photo without permission
SAN FRANCISCO – A photography studio in Santa Monica alleges a website used its copyrighted photo to promote its business without permission.
Woman alleges she was injured while riding in Marriot courtesy shuttle
SACRAMENTO – A San Joaquin County woman alleges she was injured when a vehicle she was traveling in struck a curb.
State Supreme Court rules retirees protected with prompt pay laws
SACRAMENTO – Retiring is a form of quitting when it comes to prompt pay protections provided for in California labor laws, the state’s Supreme Court concluded.