News from August 2017
Couple alleges debt collector violated phone privacy laws
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County couple has filed a class action lawsuit against a debt collector, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Employee alleges USC violated ERISA
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County woman is suing the University of Southern California plan administrator, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Employee alleges market research company failed to pay overtime
SAN FRANCISCO — A California woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a market research business, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Wells Fargo expects vindication
SAN FRANCISCO – Wells Fargo believes it will be vindicated in the end, according to a bank representative.
Texas jewelry business accuses California competitor of patent infringement
SACRAMENTO — A Texas jewelry company is suing a California competitor, alleging copyright infringement and patent infringement.
Customer alleges North American Life violated ERISA
LOS ANGELES — An insurance customer is suing North America Life, alleging breach of contract and violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Government alleges student loan recipient owes more than $6,000
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. government is suing a college loan recipient, alleging breach of contract and an unpaid debt of more than $6,000.
South Korean garment business accuses Texas competitor of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A South Korean garment business is suing a Texas competitor, alleging copyright infringement.
Client alleges Met Life violated ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO — An insurance client is suing Met Life, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Insurance Security Act.
Employee alleges marketing business violated family leave act
SAN FRANCISCO — A California man is suing a Wisconsin marketing business, alleging discrimination, retaliation and violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Government alleges debtor owes $10,000
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. government is suing a customer, alleging an unpaid debt of more than $10,000.
San Gabriel attorney disbarred by default over single count of misconduct
San Gabriel attorney Jeffrey Hans Leo, practicing law for more than 40 years, has been disbarred by the California State Bar over a single count of misconduct in one client matter, according to a recent decision.
Oral arguments set Aug. 24 in $1.15 billion lead paint public nuisance case
SAN JOSE – Nearly three years ago, a California judge ordered a group of three paint makers to pay $1.15 billion to 10 California cities and counties to remediate what the judge decided was the “public nuisance” of lead paint in homes.
Los Angeles fabric business accuses garment vendors of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles fabric business is suing garment vendors, alleging copyright infringement.
Customer alleges North American Life violated ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO — A customer is suing North America Life, alleging the insurance firm breached her contract by violating the Employee Retirement Insurance Security Act.
U.S. government alleges debtor owes more than $4,000
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. government is suing a debtor, alleging an unpaid debt of more than $4,000.
Customer alleges Liberty Life violated ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO — An Arizona woman is suing Liberty Life, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
California business alleges patent infringement by competitor
LOS ANGELES — A California intimate apparel business is suing a competitor, alleging patent infringement.
Facebook prevails in anti-SLAPP appeal
A San Mateo County Superior Court ruled in favor of social media giant Facebook in an appeal brought against the company's anti-strategic lawsuit against public participation (anti-SLAPP) motion as well as to strike the original complaint and award the company its attorney’s fees for the appeal.
Condominium owners continue to fight Shell over contaminated soil, water
SAN FRANCISCO -- A condominium complex built on the site of a former fuel distribution terminal has lost part of its case against Shell Oil. An appellate court found Shell not guilty of negligence but the question of Shell’s failure to remove all its petroleum products from the soil and water at the site, thus creating a continuing nuisance, remain to be settled by the lower court.