News from January 2017
Analyst: Issues unique to Inland give Harris reason to keep Riverside office open
WASHINGTON — Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., remains undecided on the fate of former Sen. Barbara Boxer’s downtown Riverside, California office, despite the fact it is the senator's only presence in the fast-growing Inland Empire.
Silicon Legal expects continued growth in 2017 after hiring six new associates last year
SAN FRANCISCO — Silicon Legal Strategy added several new members to their legal team after seeing a bump in clients in 2016 – and one of its founders thinks 2017 will bring more growth.
Law firm both representing, fighting Toys R Us not disqualified
LOS ANGELES — A law firm that was representing Toys R Us in one case and fighting against the toy company in another will not be disqualified.
New California public-utilities commissioners announced
SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Jerry Brown recently named two of his advisers to commissioner seats on the California Public Utilities Commission, and a civil-justice advocate said his group is looking forward to working with them.
Consumer claims Citibank NA invaded privacy with collection calls
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego man alleges a financial institution invaded his privacy with its calls.
Man alleges Community Legal Advisors mailed a letter that violated debt collection laws
SAN DIEGO – A Chula Vista consumer alleges an Oceanside debt collector used misleading and deceptive collection practices in a letter it sent him.
South Korean celebrity files class-action lawsuit against Tesla Motors
PALO ALTO, Calif. — A Tesla Model X owner has filed a sudden unintended acceleration class-action lawsuit against Tesla Motors Inc. after his electric sport-utility vehicle crashed through the garage and into his home while being parked.
Gov. Brown appoints two judges to the 4th District Court of Appeal
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Jerry Brown recently announced the appointment of William S. Dato and Richard T. Fields to the 4th District Court of Appeal.
Hip-hop artist YG alleged to have not compensated man for use of work
LOS ANGELES – A hip-hop artist alleges he was not compensated by YG for his use of the plaintiff's material.
Man files suit against Gateway Mortgage Group over allegations of unwanted calls
LOS ANGELES – A Ventura County individual has filed a class-action lawsuit over allegations a mortgage company contacted him without his permission to solicit services.
Toyota, Lexus owners claim vehicles' HVAC systems emit foul odors
LOS ANGELES – Consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. over allegations that certain models of its Toyota and Lexus vehicles have a defective heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.
Live Fit Apparel LLC alleges Catapult Fit is unlawfully using Life Fit trademark
LOS ANGELES – A Huntington Beach fitness apparel business has filed suit against a North Carolina nutrition products company over allegations it uses a confusingly similar logo.
Nestle alleged to have under-filled boxes of Raisinets
LOS ANGELES – A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against Nestle' U.S.A. Inc. alleging it under-fills the boxes of one of its candies.
Consumer claims Northstar Location Services frequently called him to collect alleged debt
LOS ANGELES – A Ventura County consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against Northstar Location Services LLC alleging it called him using an automatic telephone dialing system.
Rodeo Realty Inc. alleges Paramount Holdings Corp. is using Paramount Properties mark
LOS ANGELES – An independent real estate brokerage company in Beverly Hills alleges its trademark is being used by a Westlake Village company offering similar services.
American Eagle Transportation Corp. claims it is owed more than $70,000 for services
LOS ANGELES – An Industry corporation has filed suit against a New York company over allegations it was not paid for transportation services it provided.
Design By Nature accuses Rue 21, others of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County business claims that its textile designs were unlawfully used for clothing.
Video Reporter Inc. alleged to owe more than $400,000 to Xerox
LOS ANGELES – A Canoga Park business is alleged to have defaulted on an agreement with Xerox.
Monterey Financial Services alleged to have kept calling woman after she revoked consent
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a debt collector over its alleged collection calls.
Woman alleges Lincoln National Corp., others breached contract regarding disability benefits
LOS ANGELES – A woman alleges her insurer improperly reduced her disability benefits.