News from August 2017
Colorado company accuses e-commerce companies of trademark infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Colorado company is suing e-commerce companies, alleging unfair competition.
Ex-employee alleges insurance firm violated ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO — A California woman is suing Lincoln National Life, alleging breach of contract.
California paint services company alleges violation of Miller Act
California company sues several companies SAN JOSE — A California company is suing Sauer, Inc., Sauer Group, Inc., Federal Insurance Company, several companies , citing alleged breach of contract and negligence.The United States of America, for the use and benefit of Trombley Enterprises, LLC, dba as Trombley Painting Company filed a complaint on Aug. 9, in the U.S.
California arbitration bill heads to General Assembly
Democratic legislators in California are seeking to enact a new rule to allow consumers of financial products to litigate all contractual disputes, even in cases involving valid contracts that hold arbitration provisions both parties have previously given their consent.
Los Angeles attorney disbarred following alleged probation violations
Los Angeles attorney Joseph Frieden Hanan has been disbarred by the California State Bar following alleged probation violations stemming from a private reproval he received in 2014, according to a recent decision.
Los Angeles attorney disbarred over allegations in two bankruptcy cases
Los Angeles attorney Kenneth William Szalonek has been disbarred by the California State Bar over 12 counts of alleged business and professional conduct violations in two separate bankruptcy client matters, according to a recent decision.
Employee alleges plan administrator violated ERISA
SACRAMENTO — A Sacramento County woman is suing a plan administrator, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Texas woman alleges California company violated phone harassment law
SAN FRANCISCO — A Texas woman has filed a class action lawsuit against California businesses, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Los Angeles jewelry business accuses competitor of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles jewelry and accessories business is suing a California competitor, alleging copyright infringement and unfair competition.
Labor union alleges Ford breached contract
SAN FRANCISCO — A labor union is suing Ford Motor and subsidiaries, alleging breach of contract.
Fabrics business accuses garment vendors of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles fabrics business is suing garment vendors, alleging copyright infringement.
Palo Alto attorney disbarred for failing to meet continuing legal education requirement
Palo Alto attorney Zollie S S Stringer III has been disbarred by the California State Bar for not complying with the state bar's minimum continuing legal education requirement, according to a recent decision.
Beverly Hills attorney disbarred following nine counts of misconduct
Beverly Hills attorney Gail Judith Higgins, has been disbarred by the California State Bar following nine counts of misconduct involving two separate client matter, according to a recent decision.
California company accuses home products business of patent infringement
LOS ANGELES — A California corporation is suing a home products business, alleging patent infringement.
Korean business accuses California competitor of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A South Korean business is suing a California competitor, alleging copyright infringement.
Customer accuses pay day lender of violating phone privacy law
SACRAMENTO — A Placer County woman has filed a class action lawsuit against WD Services LLC; Does 1 through 10, lender, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Client alleges North America Life violated ERISA
LOS ANGELES — A client is suing North America Life, alleging breach of contract.
Labor union accuses steel casing business of breach of contract
SAN FRANCISCO — A labor union is suing suing a steel casting company, alleging breach of contract.
Arizona attorney disbarred following alleged probation violations
Arizona attorney Suzanne Kae Biely, practicing law in California for about 25 years, has been disbarred by the California State Bar over probation violations stemming from a 2015 discipline, according to a recent decision.
Sanger attorney disbarred following alleged probation violations
Sanger attorney Daniel Americo Bruce has been disbarred by the California State Bar over 13 counts of misconduct stemming his alleged failure to fulfill probation requirements imposed in January of last year, according to a recent decision.