News from 2016
AAA alleges Long Beach company is using mark without authorization
LOS ANGELES – A Long Beach company is accused of using a Florida auto association's trademark to promote its business.
L'Oreal, Redken accused of patent infringement with hair product
LOS ANGELES – Two Santa Barbara companies allege that a New York company and its subsidiary advertises and sells products that infringes plaintiffs' patent.
Second Generation Inc. alleges trademark is being used by other garment manufacturers
LOS ANGELES – A manufacturer of juniors clothing alleges other garment manufacturers are using its trademark without permission.
Unicolors Inc. files suit against garment vendors over alleged copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES – A California corporation alleges several vendors
used its designs on their garments without permission.
Consumer claims Wells Fargo unlawfully called her to solicit business
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco financial company is accused of making unsolicited calls to a Washington resident.
Man alleges ceramic wastebasket from Bed Bath & Beyond shattered, injured hand
LOS ANGELES – An Oxnard consumer alleges a ceramic wastebasket caused injuries to his hand.
Class-action suit filed over Premiere Nutrition Corp.'s claims for Joint Juice supplements
SAN FRANCISCO – An Illinois consumer claims that an Emeryville company's joint health supplements are falsely advertised.
Man seeks reinstatement of disability benefits from Prudential Insurance Co.
LOS ANGELES – A former Microsoft employee alleges his disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
CarMax Auto Superstores California accused of not disclosing car's defects before sale
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles consumer alleges an Inglewood car dealership failed to inform her of the defects of a vehicle before purchasing.
Unicolors alleges designs were used for clothes without permission
LOS ANGELES – Several retailers have allegedly sold garments featuring unauthorized versions of copyrighted fabric designs.
Wells Fargo accused of telephone harassment with frequent calls
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County woman alleges she was harassed by frequent calls from a debt collector.
Consumer files class action alleging Audi used defeat devices in gasoline-powered cars
SAN DIEGO – A San Bernardino County man alleges a gasoline vehicle he purchased came equipped with a defeat device that engaged during emissions and mileage testing.
Mega Creation files suit over use of LeChat marks for nail products
LOS ANGELES – A Hercules nail care business alleges former distributors are using its name to sell nail products.
Always, Ross Stores others accused of using fabric designs for clothes without permission
LOS ANGELES – Several California companies are accused of manufacturing or selling clothing featuring unauthorized reproductions of fabric designs.
Companies accused of selling band merchandise without authorization
LOS ANGELES – Several companies are being accused of using the trademarks of several music groups on merchandise without authorization.
Woman alleges her insurer terminated a valid disability claim without sufficient cause
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County woman alleges her insurer denied her disability benefits and misrepresented the policy.
Kohlberg Ventures LLC alleged to have not provided adequate notice of layoffs
SAN FRANCISCO – A Portola Valley corporation is accused of laying off employees at a Connecticut facility without proper notice.
Tres Agaves Nombre alleges Cinco Agaves name infringes trademark
SAN FRANCISCO – A Berkeley business that owns trademarks for a brand of alcoholic beverages alleges a similar mark is being used for beverages.
Breville USA Inc. alleges patented juicer design was used without authority
SAN FRANCISCO – A Torrance business alleges its patented juicer design is being used by a Wisconsin company and its subsidiaries.
Wright Bros. Inc. accused of selling counterfeit Clinton bobbleheads
SAN DIEGO – A Georgia-based bobblehead maker alleges a San Diego company unlawfully sells political-themed products that copy its designs.