News from January 2017
Venclose Inc. seeks judgment over Covidien's claims of patent ownership
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Jose startup is seeking declaration from the court regarding the ownership of patents.
Government seeks more than $78,000 for student loan allegedly in default
LOS ANGELES – The federal government claims an Orange County resident owes more than $78,000 for a student loan.
Former Aaron's Inc. manager files class action, alleges he was not provided rest breaks
SAN FRANCISCO – A store manager has filed a class-action suit against his former employer over allegations of violations of labor laws.
Federal government alleges individual defaulted on student loan
LOS ANGELES – An Orange County resident is alleged to owe more than $18,000 for a student loan.
Nevro alleges patent infringement by Boston Scientific
A Redwood City-based medical device company is suing Boston Scientific, alleging patent infringement. Nevro Corp. filed the lawsuit on Nov. 28 with the Court for the Northern District of California, claiming that Boston Scientific is using technology covered by patents held by Nevro.
Sky Billiards Inc. claims company is using its Best Choice mark to sell goods on Amazon
RIVERSIDE – An Ontario corporation claims a Florida company is using its trademark to sell items on Amazon.
Beneficiary claims Life Insurance Co. of North America unlawfully denied benefits under policy
LOS ANGELES – A beneficiary for an accidental and dismemberment policy alleges the plan administrator wrongfully denied her benefits.
Man alleges he is still disabled, seeks benefits from Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
SANTA ANA – A Laguna Niguel man alleges his disability benefits were wrongfully terminated after two years despite the fact that his conditions have not improved.
Global Boost MD, others alleged to have continued to use Latisse mark after termination of contract
SANTA ANA – A pharmaceutical company alleges a former reseller continues to advertise a drug after its contract was terminated.
Marinwood Community Services District employees seek judgment regarding overtime
SAN FRANCISCO – Current and former employees of a political subdivision allege they are not properly paid for overtime work.
Over the Top Specialty Rentals accused of using Florida company's mark
LOS ANGELES – A Florida table and linen rental company is accusing a Montclair party and event business of using its mark.
Man seeks unpaid disability benefits from Unum Life, Aerospace Corp. plan
LOS ANGELES – A former Aerospace Corp. employee alleges he is disabled and his benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Life Alert accuses direct competitors of using marks in online advertising
LOS ANGELES – Life Alert Emergency Response claims that direct competitors that also manufacture emergency medical response services are using its marks for their advertising.
Dodge Avenger owner claims seat belt, air bags failed in accident
LOS ANGELES – A Virginia woman alleges she was injured in a crash because the seat belts and air bags in her Dodge vehicle failed.
Patagonia alleges Generation Tee's Montanagonia mark copies its mark
LOS ANGELES – A Ventura clothing brand claims a Montana business is using its famous mark.
Woman alleges Loandepot.com unlawfully called her for solicitation purposes
LOS ANGELES – A Canoga Park woman alleges a company she has never done business with keeps calling her to solicit its services.
Los Angeles County man alleged to owe more than $5,000 for student loan
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County man is alleged to have defaulted on an education loan.
TechSol LLC alleged to have misclassified technician as independent contractor
RIVERSIDE – A cable TV installation and repair technician for a Riverside business has filed a class action over allegations of violations of labor wage laws.
Standards Fabrics International claims Kmart, others unlawfully used fabric design
LOS ANGELES – Kmart and the Joe Boxer brand are some of the defendants named in a copyright infringement suit by a Los Angeles County business.
Everlast Builders alleged to owe employee contributions
LOS ANGELES – Two trustees for several labor union funds allege a Canyon Country employer owes more than $150,000 in unpaid contributions.