News from April 2017
Sacramento attorney disbarred for mishandling client money
The State Bar Court of California recently ruled to disbar Gerald William Filice, a Sacramento attorney, from practicing of law.
Attorneys say Google likely to pay $22.5 million to settle junk advertising case
Attorneys recently said that Google is likely to pay $22.5 million in restitution to advertisers who allegedly didn’t get their money’s worth when the internet giant placed their advertisements on “error pages” and “inactive” websites.
Appeals court denies father's petition for custody of daughter
The California First District Court of Appeal recently denied the appellant's petition "for extraordinary writ relief" in the case of Jaime O. vs. The Superior Court of Marin County and Marin County Health and Human Services.
Texas attorney barred from practicing law in California
Thomas Scott Simons, a Plano, Texas attorney who was licensed to practice law in California, was recently disbarred by the State Bar Court of California.
Tech investment firm Europlay Capital says emails were hacked by unknown individuals
LOS ANGELES — A technology investor is suing a group of unknown individuals, citing alleged deliberate intent to hack company emails in order to gain access to confidential files.
West Covina woman files class action against mortgage company claiming phone harassment
LOS ANGELES — An individual has filed a class-action lawsuit against American Senior Funding Corporation, a reverse mortgage provider, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Ross Stores allegedly used company's print design without permission
LOS ANGELES — A New York company is suing Ross Stores Inc. and up to 10 unknown individuals, citing alleged copyright infringement.
Ice cream company founder says partner tried to steal control of company
SAN FRANCISCO — An individual is suing NTM Inc., Taryn Segal and other unnamed individuals with the company, alleging that Segal used her position with the plaintiff's partner company to wrest away control of his company.
Couple alleges law firm stole identities
LOS ANGELES — A couple is suing the Law Offices of Sam Chandra and APC BSI Financial Services Extra Default Solutions LLC, citing alleged invasion of privacy.
Former employee alleges Envoy Air failed to pay minimum, overtime wages
LOS ANGELES – Envoy Air Inc. is facing a class action from a former employer over allegations it violated labor codes.
Woman alleges she is entitled to disability benefits
LOS ANGELES – A La Mirada woman alleges she is entitled to disability benefits from her insurer.
Burn Fitness 2, Physique Health Club allege company is unlawfully using mark
LOS ANGELES – Two Santa Monica companies allege that a Michigan company's use of the Burn Fitness mark is likely to cause confusion.
Varese Sarabande Records seeks declaration regarding copyright allegations
LOS ANGELES – A Beverly Hills company seeks declaration that it did not infringe a Malibu company's copyright.
Consumer claims Impact Marketing Specialists called her without her permission
LOS ANGELES – A Shell Beach individual has filed a class-action lawsuit against an online marketing company over allegations it unlawfully called her to solicit its services.
J&K Clothing, others alleged to have sold, manufactured garments with infringing design
LOS ANGELES – Star Fabrics alleges that its fabric designs were unlawfully copied and reproduced.
YZ Commerce faces class action over alleged marketing calls
LOS ANGELES – A Studio City individual has filed a class-action lawsuit against a credit repair business over allegations it contacted her without her permission.
Ascena Retail Group accused of copyright infringement by United Fabrics International
LOS ANGELES – A New Jersey company is alleged to have unlawfully used a Los Angeles County corporation's textile design.
American Metal Fabricators LLC alleged to owe contributions to Carpenters Southwest Trusts
LOS ANGELES – A construction industry contractor is accused of failing to pay fringe benefit contributions to labor union funds.
International Fashion Trends accused of copyright infringement over alleged use of design
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County corporation claims one of its textile designs was used without permission.
Chase Bank USA alleged to have called consumer more than 100 times after consent was revoked
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles man alleges a debt collector harassed him with its frequent calls.