News from August 2017
Plan participant accuses Met Life of violating ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO — An insurance plan participant is suing Met Life, alleging breach of contract and violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Customer alleges North American Life violated ERISA
SACRAMENTO — A Sacramento County woman is suing North American Life, alleging breach of contract an violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Atari accuses Nestle of trademark infringement
SAN FRANCISCO — Atari is suing Nestle, alleging copyright infringement and unfair competition.
Employee accuses security business of racial discrimination, FMLA violations
SACRAMENTO — A Modesto man is suing is suing a security business, alleging racial discrimination, retaliation, and violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Dye, print business accuses garment vendors of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles dye and print business is suing garment vendors, alleging copyright infringement.
Two workers allege Bank of America failed to pay overtime
LOS ANGELES — Two employees have filed a class action lawsuit against Bank of America, alleging unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law, and violation of workers compensation acts.
Employee alleges media business failed to pay overtime
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County man has filed a class action lawsuit against a media business, alleging unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law, and violation of workers compensation acts.
California publishing business accused of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A California man is suing a publishing business, alleging copyright infringement.
Consumer alleges Washington state company violated phone privacy law
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County woman is suing a Washington state company, citing alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Los Angeles textile corporation accuses garment vendors of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles textile business is suing garment vendors, alleging copyright infringement.
Pornographic website accused of extortion
LOS ANGELES — An anonymous plaintiff is suing an operator of pornographic websites for gay men, alleging extortion.
L.A. County fabrics business accuses competitors of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County fabrics business is suing competitors, alleging copyright infringement.
Watchdog blog alleges Bakersfield politicians in cahoots with realtor lobbyist to end PACE
Checks and Balances Project (C&BP), a investigative watchdog website, filed two lawsuits Aug. 10 against Bakersfield politicians, alleging that some have been in cahoots with a realtor lobbyist to discontinue a residential energy financing plan, PR Newswire has reported.
Digital records company accuses competitor of copyright infringement
SAN FRANCISCO — A California company that operates video music channels through a service provider is suing a Peruvian man, alleging copyright infringement.
California corporation accuses Nintendo of patent infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Simi Valley company is suing Nintendo, alleging patent infringement.
Construction business alleges Liberty Mutual violated Miller Act
SAN FRANCISCO — An Alameda County construction business and its owner are suing Liberty Mutual, alleging breach of contract and unpaid debt of more than $350,000.
Workers allege company failed to pay proper wages
SAN FRANCISCO — Two employees are suing a Santa Clara County business, alleging unpaid wages and violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Employee alleges insurance firm violated ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO — An Arizona man is suing an insurance firm, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Customer alleges Ford breached warranty
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego woman is suing Ford, alleging breach of warranty.
North Coast Railroad Authority unsure if it will appeal California Supreme Court ruling
SAN FRANCISCO – The California Supreme Court has ended a conflict regarding a railroad authority and the application of a 22-year old act.