News from September 2016
Malibu Media alleges BitTorrent user distributed films without authorization
SAN DIEGO – A Beverly Hills company is accusing a BitTorrent user of distributing its films without permission.
Bel-Art-SP Scienceware, SP Industries allegedly copied patented portable eyewash device
SAN DIEGO — An inventor has filed suit for alleged patent infringement of his portable eyewash device.
Cafe Tommy alleged copied fellow restaurant's trademark name
SACRAMENTO — A restaurant owner claims its business name Tommy's has been infringed upon by owners of Cafe Tommy.
Couture Textile alleges Nordstrom, others used design without permission
LOS ANGELES – A fabric print designer alleges its design was used without authorization in garments.
United Shipping Group Inc. accused of trademark infringement by Colorado company with similar name
LOS ANGELES – A Colorado corporation has filed suit against a Glendale business alleging it is diverting business because it operates under a similar name.
Club owner claims Dream Hotel Group et al infringed upon his Limelight trademark
LOS ANGELES — A club owner has filed suit against a group of individuals and a hotel group for alleged trademark infringement of his club name, the Limelight.
Soldier claims he was allegedly misdiagnosed at veterans hospital
LOS ANGELES — A man has filed suit against the U.S. government and others for alleged medical negligence and misdiagnosis after he was incorrectly told his kidneys were failing while as a patient at a Veterans Affairs Medical Hospital.
Woman owes more than $5,000 on student loans, government alleges
LOS ANGELES – The federal government alleges an Orange County woman owes more than $5,000 for student loans.
State high court allows jury trials for testing compensation disputes in 'victory for property owners'
SAN FRANCISCO – A Walnut Creek real estate dispute attorney believes a July 31 ruling entered by the California Supreme Court that reforms legislation to give property owners a right to a trial by jury to determine compensation for pre-condemnation entry and inspection will push the state to try harder to resolve these disputes to avoid costly, time-consuming jury trials.
Consumer alleges debt collectors would not accept payment to settle debt
LOS ANGELES – A consumer alleges two debt collectors refused to honor their agreement with her to settle a debt.
Woman alleges Credit One Financial has called her repeatedly for debt she does not owe
LOS ANGELES – A Las Vegas bank is facing a lawsuit from a Los Angeles resident over allegations it is trying to collect a debt that doesn't belong to her.
Man accused of failure to pay education loans
LOS ANGELES – A government entity is suing a Los Angeles County man over allegations that two student loans are in default.
AAA alleges Boulevard Towing uses mark without authorization
LOS ANGELES – A Florida company alleges a Los Angeles towing company is using its mark without permission.
Photographer claims he is owed compensation for unauthorized use of copyrighted photo
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego-based professional photographer alleges an Encinitas corporation used his copyrighted photo without permission.
Consumers allege Lumber Liquidators' laminate floors are defective
LOS ANGELES – Two consumers allege laminate flooring they installed in their homes was not as durable as advertised and began to show wear soon after installation because of their defective nature.
Unicolors Inc. accuses three companies of infringing textile design
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles company alleges three clothing manufacturers used its textile design in garments without permission.
Class-action suit states Nations Title Co. of California placed unsolicited calls to consumers
LOS ANGELES – A Laguna Hills man has filed a class-action suit against a title insurance company over its alleged telemarketing calls.
Company alleges 'London Has Fallen' was distributed through BitTorrent
SAN DIEGO – A production company claims that its movie was distributed online illegally.
Verizon Wireless accused of making unsolicited telemarketing calls
LOS ANGELES – A Huntington Beach woman has filed a class-action suit against a mobile carrier alleging it called her to solicit its services without her permission.
Man accused of failure to pay government loan
LOS ANGELES – A Riverside County man is alleged to owe on an education loan.