News from August 2017
Employee alleges auto business violated labor code
SAN FRANCISCO — An employee has filed a class action lawsuit against auto parts businesses, alleging violation of federal law.
Consumer accuses medical telemarketer of violating TCPA
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County man has filed a class action lawsuit against a medical telemarketer, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
SANDAG 2011 review on emissions said to ignore 'elephant in the room'
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) – The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)'s 2011 environmental impact review of Cleveland National Forest development ignores "the elephant in the room", said the lone dissenter in a much-anticipated and recently decided California Supreme Court ruling.
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2 employees allege company failed to pay proper wages
LOS ANGELES — Two former instructors have filed a class action lawsuit against a computer training business, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Driver alleges Enterprise's negligence caused crash
FRESNO — A Fresno County man is suing Enterprise Leasing Company and Sukhjinder Singh, alleging fraud and negligence.
Driver alleges movie production company failed to pay proper wages
SACRAMENTO — A Los Angeles County man is suing a movie production company, alleging unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law, and violation of workers compensation acts.
Cancer group accuses doctor of failing to pay nearly $1.5 million
FRESNO — A California cancer group is suing a Fresno County doctor, alleging fraud and violation of federal law.
Communications business alleges Liberty Mutual violated law
SAN FRANCISCO — A California communications company is suing Liberty Mutual, alleging breach of contract and violation of federal law.
Farm business alleges snack company owes $1.4 million
FRESNO — A California farm corporation is suing a snack business, alleging breach of contract in failure to pay $1.4 million.
Beverly Hills attorney disbarred over five counts of misconduct
Beverly Hills attorney Jacqueline A. Mangum has been disbarred by the California State Bar over five counts of misconduct, including failing to provide a client with an accounting of a $17,600 advance fee, according to a recent decision.
California media company accuses Arizona competitor of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A California media company is suing an Arizona corporation, alleging copyright infringement.
Employee accuses prosthetics business of discrimination
SACRAMENTO — A Placer County woman is suing a prosthetics business, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
California business property owner alleges tenants owe more than $3,500
SAN FRANCISCO — A California business property owner is suing tenants, alleging breach of contract.
2 consumers accuse debt collector of unfair practices
SAN DIEGO — Two consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against a debt collector, alleging unlawful sharing of customers information to third party companies.
California copy business accuses New Jersey competitor of patent infringement
SANTA ANA — A California corporation is suing a printer products distributor, alleging patent infringement.
Canadian company alleges California business owes more than $1.2 million.
SANTA ANA — A Canadian security solutions corporation is suing a private probation company, alleging it owes more than $1.2 million for breach of contract.
California company accuses former franchisee of copyright, trademark infringement
FRESNO — A California company is suing a former franchisee, alleging copyright and trademark infringement.
Lantronix accuses Chinese company of patent infringement
Global provider of secure data access and management solutions accuses Jinan USR IOT Technology, LTD of patent infringementSANTA ANA — A global provider of secure data access and management solutions is suing Jinan USR IOT Technology, LTD, a Chinese company providing networking communication, citing alleged unfair competition and unjust enrichment.Lantronix, Inc. filed a complaint on July 7, in the U.S.
Investment company accuses partners, law firm of breach of contract
LOS ANGELES — A New Jersey investment company is suing partners, alleged co-conspirators and a law firm, alleging breach of contract.
Legal association president wants more public notice on contingency fee lawyers
SACRAMENTO – The president of the Civil Justice System of California (CJAC) said he intends to craft a new bill to submit to the California State Legislature that would require greater transparency, public notice, from cities and counties that hire outside private attorneys to go after statute violators based on a “contingency fee,” in other words, only paid upon the successful outcome of a case.