News from 2016
Hasbro accused of patent infringement with app for Furby toys
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles company alleges the maker of Furby toys unlawfully used its patented technology for apps used to interact with the toys.
California falls to No. 2 on ATRA's annual Judicial Hellhole list
SACRAMENTO – California has dropped from No. 1 to second position on American Tort Reform Association's 2016-17 Judicial Hellholes list, which was issued earlier today.
L. Love Inc., St. Bernard Sports Inc. alleged to have sold clothing using infringing fabric designs
LOS ANGELES – An apparel wholesaler and a retailer are accused of selling clothing with infringing fabric designs.
Merrick Bank Corp. accused of telephone harassment
LOS ANGELES – A Cudahy consumer alleges he was harassed by frequent phone calls from a debt collector.
Individual accused of failure to pay student loan
LOS ANGELES – A Riverside County individual is alleged to have defaulted on a student loan.
Robert Bosch claims individuals are selling counterfeit parts online
LOS ANGELES – Two Colorado individuals are accused of selling counterfeit automotive parts on eBay.
Lootsie Inc. alleged to owe more than $100,000 to company for services
LOS ANGELES – A Canadian mobile device application development company claims it was not paid for services it provided by a company doing business in Los Angeles County.
Widening project in historic area of Bakersfield faces strong opposition
BAKERSFIELD -- A legal battle rages on in the city of Bakersfield, California, regarding the 24th Street widening project that will add two additional lanes to a four-lane street running through the historic area of Westchester.
Interpreter claims SOS International misclassified her as an independent contractor
LOS ANGELES – An immigration court interpreter alleges she was not adequately compensated for her work.
Photographer claims photo of Run-DMC used on shirts without permission
LOS ANGELES – A New York photographer claims his photo of Run-DMC was used for merchandise without his authorization.
More than $14,000 sought for student loan allegedly in default
LOS ANGELES – A San Bernardino County man is alleged to have defaulted on a student loan.
American Student Financial Group Inc. seeks damages for alleged guaranty breach
SAN DIEGO – A Solana Beach financing company alleges it is owed for a tuition loan program.
CEVA Logistics, CEVA Freight alleged to have misclassified drivers
SAN DIEGO – A driver alleges he was misclassified as an exempt employee while working for Florida-based companies in San Diego County.
Consumer alleges vehicle purchased at CarMax Auto Superstores was misrepresented
LOS ANGELES – A Burbank car dealership is accused of falsely representing that its vehicles are certified.
Woman alleges she faced discriminatory treatment while employed by Social Security Administration
LOS ANGELES – An African-American woman alleges she was unfairly treated during her employment with a federal agency.
MigreLief makers allege Delaware company is selling product in violation of patent
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles manufacturer of nutritional supplements alleges a Delaware company is selling a migraine relief supplement in violation of the plaintiff's patent.
Health and Human Services Agency employees alleged to have created fraudulent medical release
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego woman alleges workers with the Health and Human Services Agency in San Diego County wrongfully obtained her confidential medical information.
Former Crawford and Co. employee alleges benefits were wrongfully denied
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County man alleges his former San Diego employer wrongfully denied benefits under a deferred compensation plan.
GreenBroz accuses Trimbros of copying patented trimmer design
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego company alleges an Oregon company unlawfully copied its patented design for an agricultural trimmer.
Account holder claims UBS Financial Services disclosed confidential information, froze account without permission
SAN DIEGO – A Carlsbad resident alleges a financial institution froze one of her accounts without authorization.