News from April 2017
Appeals court upholds Alameda County Superior Court's decision to award attorneys' fees
The California First District Court of Appeal recently decided to uphold the Alameda County Superior Court's decision that it would uphold the defendants' demurrers to the appellant's allegations, get rid of the plaintiff's complaint and give attorneys' fees in Glenda Lovell vs. Stanley Fong et al.
Irvine attorney disbarred for 10 counts of misconduct
Lawrence Allan Moy, an Irvine attorney, was recently disbarred from the practice of law by the State Bar Court of California.
Woman files class action over Nextiva Inc.'s allegedly unlawful solicitation calls
LOS ANGELES – A San Bernardino individual has filed a class-action lawsuit against a telecommunications company over allegations of unlawful marketing calls.
Consumer claims Ford Fiesta's transmission is defective
SAN FRANCISCO – A Marin County consumer alleges the transmission in the Ford vehicle he purchased is defective.
Man alleges Chevrolet Volt has defects, seeks restitution
SAN FRANCISCO – A Santa Cruz County consumer alleges a vehicle he purchased is defective and that the defects have not been repaired.
Man alleges Hotel Abri denied him room because of his age
SAN FRANCISCO – A Canadian man alleges he was discriminated against by a San Francisco hotel because of his age.
Beachbody LLC files suit over allegedly counterfeit products found on eBay
RIVERSIDE – A Rialto individual is accused of selling counterfeit exercise DVDs and kits on eBay.
City of Ceres faces class action over allegedly unpaid overtime pay
FRESNO – Thirty-four individuals have filed a class-action suit against the city of Ceres over allegations that it failed to pay all overtime pay owed to them.
Nobel Biocare USA alleged to have infringed Spitz Technologies Corp. patent
LOS ANGELES – A Canadian company alleges its patented design for dental implant was infringed without its permission.
Courier driver alleges he is owed unpaid overtime pay
RIVERSIDE – A Mira Loma man alleges his employer has misclassified him as an independent contractor.
Bank of the West claims Pacific Coast Flange owes more than $200,000
SAN FRANCISCO – A Nevada corporation is accused of failing to pay an equipment lease.
Insurance Co. of the West seeks more than $100,000 it alleges it is owed for premiums
SAN FRANCISCO – An insurance firm alleges it is owed premiums by two San Francisco companies for a policy.
Klauber Bros. claims Hot Topic sells garments with infringing lace design
LOS ANGELES – An Industry retail chain is accused of copying a lace design without authorization.
Woman claims insurer failed to timely advise her what documents it needed for disability claim
LOS ANGELES – A former employee of First Bank Inc. alleges her claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Woman alleges she was not paid overtime during her employment as a caregiver
LOS ANGELES – A caregiver has filed a class-action lawsuit against her former employer over allegations that it did not provide meal or rest breaks.
Toy maker claims Aqua-Leisure Industries offers counterfeit products
LOS ANGELES – A toys and sports entertainment equipment manufacturer alleges two of its products were unlawfully copied.
Consumer files class action against Snapchat over text message
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County man alleges Snapchat sent him a text message without his permission.
Appeals court partially upholds ruling in stock-sharing case
The California First District Court of Appeal partially upheld the San Mateo County Superior Court's decision in Applied Medical Corporation vs. T. Peter Thomas et al.
Rhapsody Clothing Inc., Latulle Corp. and others accused of infringing textile design
LOS ANGELES – Star Fabrics claims four of its textile designs were used without authorization for fabrics and clothing.
Merced judge suspended for failing to disclose finances
Marc A. Garcia, a Merced County Superior Court judge, was recently suspended by the State Bar Court of California “for a minimum of two years and until he shows proof of his rehabilitation.”