News from 2016
Laborers Health and Welfare Trust Fund for Northern California seeks reimbursement from man for medical expenses
SAN FRANCISCO – A health and welfare trust fund alleges a Sacramento County man is obligated to reimburse it for medical costs.
Zynga accuses former employees of breaching confidentiality agreements
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco social media game developer alleges two former employees and a Culver City business unlawfully used confidential information.
CEP America LLC alleges Zotec Partners failed to properly handle billing services
SAN FRANCISCO – An Emeryville company alleges an Indiana company it hired to handle its billing did not fulfill its responsibilities.
Universal North America Insurance Co. alleges dryer sold by Sears caused house fire
MCKINLEYVILLE – An insurance company is seeking damages after a fire in a Eureka home that it alleges was caused by a dryer.
PennyMac Financial employees allege they were not properly compensated
SACRAMENTO – One current and two former employees of a financial call center accuse the company of violating labor codes.
Adobe alleges counterfeit versions of software are sold on eBay by user
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Jose software developer alleges a Pennsylvania individual sells counterfeit versions of its products.
Solorzano Landscape Construction alleged to owe more than $44,000 for contributions
SAN FRANCISCO – The trustees of several labor union funds allege a landscaping company has not paid fringe contributions.
MasterObjects Inc. accuses eBay of patent infringement
SAN FRANCISCO – A software company alleges a San Jose business is using its patented technology without permission.
Photographer claims Jawbone used photos after license expired
SAN FRANCISCO – A New York photographer claims a San Francisco company used his photographs after the expiration of the license.
DNA Vapor LLC alleges Cosmic Fog Vapors infringed Milk and Honey mark
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles e-liquid manufacturer claims a Newport Beach company is offering a similar product under a similar name.
Wetpaint.com alleged to have unlawfully used copyrighted photos of tennis player
SANTA ANA – An Irvine website is accused of using a New York photographer's photos without permission.
Consumer accuses CarMax of fraud after BMW purchase
SANTA ANA – A La Habra man alleges a Buena Park car dealership misrepresented a BMW he purchased.
Collier Building Specialties Inc. alleges it is owed for work on federal project
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco subcontractor alleges it wasn't paid for work on a federal project.
Alabama furniture companies allege furniture was not made to specifications
SANTA ANA – Two Alabama companies alleges that a line of furniture they requested to have made was not manufactured to its specifications.
Judgment sought in dispute over ownership of 'Buckaroo Banzai'
LOS ANGELES – An entertainment company and two other companies are seeking declaratory judgment regarding a dispute over a film's copyrights between them and the director and screenplay writer.
Z Best Body and Paint Shops Inc. alleges Sherwin-Williams paint used was defective
LOS ANGELES – A Lake Elsinore automotive business claims it suffered economic losses because of the quality of paint it was sold.
Ear Charms Inc. claims New York company is selling counterfeit earrings
SANTA ANA – A Laguna Beach earring designer alleges a New York company is unlawfully copying its designs.
Diamond Resorts Corp. employee alleges claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied
LOS ANGELES – A woman alleges she is disabled from an on-the-job accident and that her claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
L3 Technologies accuses L3 Communications of trademark infringement
LOS ANGELES – An Orange County company alleges a New York corporation with offices in the state is planning to sell products under a similar name.
First Amendment Coalition hires new executive director
SAN RAFAEL -- The First Amendment Coalition (FAC), a non-profit organization based in San Rafael, will be bringing on board a new executive director in 2017.