News from February 2017
Attorney suspended for practicing law during suspension
LOS ANGELES — The State Bar of California has suspended attorney Donald William McVay from the practice of law for one year.
Attorney receives three-year suspension
LOS ANGELES — Newbury Park attorney William Stephen Tomasi was suspended from the practice of law by the State Bar of California on Nov. 25, 2016, according to the State Bar website.
California woman files $2B lawsuit against Chipotle for photographs
SACRAMENTO — A California woman has filed a lawsuit in excess of $2 billion against Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. alleging that the fast-food chain used her photos to promote the establishment without her consent.
EuroAmerican Propagators accused of not paying employees
SAN FRANCISCO – A wholesale plant nursery in Bonsall is accused of having not paid its employees for several weeks.
Man claims Noli Construction unlawfully called him for marketing purposes
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego company faces a suit from a consumer who claims he received solicitation calls from it without his permission.
Blue Light Security accused of unlawfully contacting real estate agent
SAN DIEGO – A real estate agent claims a Valencia company contacted him to request information on the buyers of a home he sold.
Heavenly Couture accused of not providing meal and rest breaks to former employees
SAN DIEGO – Former employees of a San Diego County-based clothing retailer claims the employer violated labor codes.
Glass Man & Sons alleged to owe unpaid employee contributions
SAN FRANCISCO – An employer is alleged to owe allegedly unpaid employee contributions to several labor unions.
Lawsuit lives on after rejected Similasan settlement
SAN DIEGO – Pretrial motions are continuing in a class-action lawsuit against Similasan, a company that sells homeopathic products, after a federal court rejected a settlement that would have netted lawyers more than a half-million dollars.
Chronic Tacos Enterprises files suit over alleged use of Taco Life mark by Whittier business
LOS ANGELES – An Aliso Viejo owner of a chain of Mexican restaurants claims a Whittier company is using its Taco Life trademark.
Hunt & Henriques Inc. alleged to have violated debt collection laws
LOS ANGELES – A class action has been filed against a San Jose debt collection over allegations of misrepresentation in debt collection.
Pom Wonderful claims its Super Tea mark is being used by Bai Brands
LOS ANGELES – The makers of pomegranate products allege their trademark is being used by a New Jersey company for a tea beverage.
City Prints claims G.S.L Inc. unlawfully used fabric design in clothes sold at Macy's
LOS ANGELES – A New York company alleges a Santa Cruz business and an Ohio company used its fabric designs without permission.
Time Warner Cable employee files suit over amount of pension payment
RIVERSIDE – A Riverside County man has filed suit against his former employer over an alleged discrepancy in his pension.
Raisin Cain: Class action claims candy came up short
Lovers of chocolate-covered raisins might one day get some cash back for satisfying their sweet tooth. Californian Sandy Hafer recently filed a $5 million class-action lawsuit against Nestlé alleging that approximately 40 percent of a box of Raisinets she bought was nothing but air.
Golden State Framers alleged to owe more than $200,000 in unpaid contributions
LOS ANGELES – A construction company is accused of not paying contributions to a group of affiliated unions.
Photographer claims Amazon, IMDB.com used celebrity photos without consent
LOS ANGELES – A photographer alleges two of his photos of actors Jane Seymour, Bruce Willis and Cybil Shepherd were used without his permission.
Elohim EPF USA Inc. files suit over alleged use of songs in karaoke bars
LOS ANGELES – A Diamond Bar business acting as a subpublisher for Korean popular music alleges its compositions have been used in karaoke bars in the state without its permission.
Woman seeks disability benefits from Life Insurance Co. of North America
LOS ANGELES – A former outpatient clinic manager for Community Memorial Health System alleges her disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
C&H Sugar Co. Inc., American Sugar Refining Inc. accused of violating labor codes
SAN FRANCISCO – A class action has been filed against a Crockett-headquartered business over allegations of labor code violations.