News from February 2017
Appeals court grants stay in antibody patent claim
WASHINGTON (Northern California Record) -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has stayed a Delaware court’s decision allowing for the continued sale of the cholesterol-fighting drug Praluent until the courts can render a final verdict in the manufacturers Sanofi and Regeneron’s legal battle with Amgen Inc.
Consumer alleges LG Electronic's V10 phone is defective
LOS ANGELES – A class-action suit has been filed against LG Electronics by a Paso Robles man over allegations its V10 phone is defective.
Chico attorney faces probation following 3 DUIs
SAN FRANCISCO -- The State Bar Court of California has placed Chico attorney Heather Michelle Salvador on two years' probation.
Los Angeles attorney faces probation for failure to follow education requirements
LOS ANGELS -- Los Angeles attorney Andrea Jean Pflug was placed on a one-year probation Nov. 20, 2016. The ruling handed down by the State Bar Court of California stemmed from the attorney’s alleged failure to complete the required 25 hours of minimum continuing legal education (MCLE).
Class action filed against A1 Diabetes & Medical Supply Inc. over alleged marketing calls
LOS ANGELES – A Santa Ana man has filed a class action over allegations an online marketing company unlawfully contacted him for solicitation purposes.
Western Printing Ink Corp. alleged to owe more than $500,000 to labor union fund
LOS ANGELES – A pension plan alleges an inactive corporation has defaulted on a payment obligation.
Woman claims Citibank continued to attempt to collect debt after bankruptcy filing
LOS ANGELES – A consumer alleges a debt collector continued to contact her after she filed for bankruptcy.
Tipsy Elves files trademark suit against Macy's over Santa Breaks the Internet design
LOS ANGELES – A San Diego company that sells "ugly" Christmas sweaters claims one of its designs is unlawfully being sold at Macy's.
Michael Kors claims Lakewood retail store sells goods with infringing mark
LOS ANGELES – A New York-based luxury lifestyle brand claims a Lakewood retail store is
selling goods that unlawfully use its marks.
Illinois Valley Printing Inc. alleged to owe more than $16,000 for withdrawal payment
LOS ANGELES – A labor group with a principal place of business in Los Angeles claims an Illinois employer failed to pay a withdrawal liability payment.
Los Angeles County resident accused of failure to pay
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County man is alleged to have not paid back a student loan.
Notations Inc., Burlington Stores Inc. accused of using designs without permission
LOS ANGELES – A South Korean corporation alleges its exclusive textile designs were used without its authorization.
Retirement plan alleges Fox Printing owes more than $3 million after withdrawing from plan
LOS ANGELES – A Sun Valley employer is alleged to have not paid an assessment after withdrawing from participating in a labor union plan.
Consumer claims Citibank NA, Best Buy Co. continued calls after she revoked consent
LOS ANGELES – A Palmdale resident claims a debt collector called her multiple times after she revoked her consent to be contacted.
Le Pafe Inc. alleges Le Chef mark is being unlawfully used by Overseas Food Trading LTD
LOS ANGELES – A Montebello bakery alleges a New Jersey company is using its mark to sell baked goods.
Michigan attorney gets probation from State Bar of California
LOS ANGELES — Attorney Gerald Howard Sternberger received one year of probation from the State Bar Court of California for failure to meet the required hours for minimum continuing legal education.
Berkeley attorney receives probation
LOS ANGELES — The State Bar Court of California recently sentenced Berkeley attorney Eric Martin Sippel, 55, to one year of probation for failure to comply with the minimum continuing legal education hours required to keep his license in good standing.
Santa Barbara attorney on probation for failing to complete education
LOS ANGELES — Santa Barbara attorney Michael Arthur Pina was placed on a one-year probation in a ruling handed down by the State Bar Court of California on Nov. 18, 2016.
Woman files suit against EGS Financial Care Inc., Synchrony Bank over collection calls
LOS ANGELES – An individual claims she was contacted more than 100 times by a debt collector after she revoked her permission to receive calls.
Rue 21 alleged to have used Korean corporation's designs in clothes without consent
LOS ANGELES – A Korean corporation doing business in Los Angeles County claims Rue 21 unlawfully used its textile designs.