News from April 2017
Thanh BBQ & Noodle Inc. accused of violating labor codes in regards to overtime wages
SAN FRANCISCO – A Santa Clara County restaurant is alleged to have failed to provide accurate wage stubs.
Asahi Beer U.S.A. Inc. accused of false advertising
SAN FRANCISCO – A Torrance business is alleged to falsely represent the origins of its beer.
Woman seeks payment of disability benefits from Life Insurance Co. of North America
SAN FRANCISCO – A Washington woman alleges she is disabled and that her insurer wrongfully denied her disability benefits.
Stellar Recovery Inc. alleged to have violated collection laws with calls
SAN FRANCISCO – A Contra Costa County individual alleges a debt collector unlawfully contacted her.
Massachusetts Bay Insurance Co. seeks interpleader
LOS ANGELES – An insurance firm is seeking an interpleader in regards to an accident that occurred in Los Angeles.
Consumer alleges 21st Amendment Brewery Cafe's marketing is misleading
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Leandro company is alleged to falsely advertise its beer.
My Nemesis claims Edan USA monitor infringes patent
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Diego seller of diagnostic equipment is accused of offering an infringing product.
Microsoft accused of copyright infringement by Media Rights Technologies
SAN FRANCISCO – A Santa Cruz corporation claims Microsoft unlawfully distributed its software.
My Nemesis alleges Tomtop Optical Fiber 2.4G Wireless headset infringes patent
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Jose company alleges a wireless headset for gaming systems infringes its patent.
L.M. Sanchez Inc. alleges it is owed more than $56,000 for work
SAN FRANCISCO – A Hollister corporation alleges it wasn't paid for work completed on a construction project.
Man seeks disability payments from Unum Life Insurance Co.
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco County man alleges his benefits were wrongfully terminated.
California lawyer says class-action litigation bill would protect price fixing
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. House of Representatives recently voted 220-201 to pass the Fairness In Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017, and one attorney is not pleased to see the bill pass.
CALA to follow legislative session to protect small business owners
SACRAMENTO — With the California legislative session in full swing, California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse has found a series of bills it is supporting and opposing in order to prevent courts from being clogged and to protect small business owners.
California chief justice tells Trump administration to stop targeting immigrants at trial courts
California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye recently accused federal immigration courts of stalking undocumented immigrants at trial courts, and other judges are following suit.
Hersperia attorney suspended for failure to communicate with clients
Esther M. Kim, an attorney in Hesperia, was recently suspended from practicing law.
Beverley Hills attorney suspended for failing to comply with terms of previous suspension
Kevin Renard Taylor, an attorney in Beverly Hills, was recently suspended from practicing law for one year.
Lilt Inc. alleged to have infringed SDL PLC patents
SAN FRANCISCO – A Portola Valley corporation is accused of unlawfully using patented technology registered by a United Kingdom software and professional services company.
Groupon alleged to have unlawfully used Own the Experience mark
SAN FRANCISCO – Two software products companies allege Groupon is unlawfully using their trademark.
Labor union funds claim contractor owes more than $59,000
SAN FRANCISCO – Several labor union funds allege a general contractor failed to contributions on behalf of his employees.
Couple claims Mercantile Adjustment Bureau unlawfully contacted them
SACRAMENTO – A husband and wife allege a debt collector unlawfully called them despite knowing they are represented by counsel.