News from 2016
Woman claims Citibank called her more than 300 times over alleged debt
LOS ANGELES – A San Bernardino County woman alleges a debt collector has harassed her with hundreds of calls.
D&A Services accused of violating laws when attempting to collect alleged debt
SAN DIEGO – An individual claims a San Diego County debt collector tried to collect a higher amount for an alleged debt that what was actually owed.
Brand Tarzana Surgical Institute Inc. alleges insurers underpaid caims
LOS ANGELES – A surgery center in Tarzana alleges insurers did not adequately reimburse it for services provided.
Pension plans seek court's help in dispute regarding off-benefit contributions
LOS ANGELES – Declaratory relief is sought from pension plans in California and Michigan regarding off-benefit contributions.
Application developer alleges its Facebook 'gripe' site does not infringe trademark
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco application developer alleges it was harmed by a social media company's practices.
Consumer alleges TransUnion sent audio version of credit report instead of written
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County man alleges a credit information provider sent him his credit report in audio format instead of written.
Homeowners allege Select Portfolio Servicing imposed unlawful conditions regarding insurance check
LOS ANGELES – Two homeowners allege a loan servicer has refused to endorse an insurance check for home repairs.
Star Fabrics Inc. over allegedly illegal distribution of fabric designs
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles company alleges its textile designs were illegally distributed.
Crescent City Harbor District alleges it is owed by vessel, owner for fees
SAN FRANCISCO – The owner of a fishing vessel is facing a suit from a harbor district over allegations that it failed to pay permit fees.
Medical Data Systems Inc. accused of invading privacy with collection calls
SACRAMENTO – A Sacramento man has filed a class-action suit over calls he allegedly received from a debt collector.
Jerry Leigh of California Inc. accused of using trademarked shirt design
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles clothing company alleges a Van Nuys corporation has been selling shirts with its design.
Clothing vendors accused of copying Unicolors Inc. fabric design
LOS ANGELES – Several clothing vendors and retailers are accused of copying a fabric design without permission.
Man files suit for long-term disability benefits from LINA
LOS ANGELES – A Bodycote USA employee alleges he is disabled because of orthopedic conditions and that he was wrongfully denied long-term disability benefits.
Show Ready accused of not paying employee contributions to labor union funds
LOS ANGELES – Trustees for labor union funds allege a trade show exhibit designing company has failed to pay contributions.
Couple files suit against Cox Dental Corp., Quick Collect over collection calls
RIVERSIDE – A Riverside County couple alleges a debt collector continued to call them after they revoked consent.
Motorcyclist alleges he was injured trying to avoid collision on Pacific Coast Highway
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County man alleges he was injured after he lost control of his motorcycle to avoid a collision with another motorist.
AAA alleges Ruiz Towing is using mark for advertising
LOS ANGELES – A Florida auto club alleges a Lynwood business is using its marks to advertise its services without permission.
Woman alleges Liberty Life Assurance wrongfully denied disability benefit claim
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County woman alleges her claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Designer alleges patented electronic cigarette design was infringed by Torrance business
LOS ANGELES – An electronic cigarette designer alleges his patented design was used by a Torrance company without authorization.
Man claims Collection Consultants of California did not remove account from credit report
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County man alleges a debt collector did not remove a settled account from his credit report as agreed upon.