News from January 2017
Man seeks long-term disability benefits from Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Co.
LOS ANGELES – A Ventura County resident alleges he is still disabled and his long-term disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Food Forward Inc. claims Growing Food Forward is unlawfully using mark
LOS ANGELES – A nonprofit organization in North Hollywood that feeds the hungry alleges another similar organization in Colorado is using its mark.
Unicolors files suit against garment vendors over alleged copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES – Vernon-based Unicolors alleges one of its copyrighted textile designs was used without authorization.
Consumer claims Midland Credit Management Inc. violated debt collection laws
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County individual has filed a class action against a debt collector over allegations it continued to call after he revoked his consent.
Attorney disbarred after violating probation
LOS ANGELES — Attorney David Anthony Harper was disbarred from the practice of law in California on Nov. 20.
JaM Cellars Inc. alleges Butter mark is being infringed
SAN FRANCISCO – A Napa chardonnay maker alleges another company is using its mark for another chardonnay.
Sara Weinstock Inc. alleged to have used unauthorized photos for banners, website
LOS ANGELES – A Santa Monica photography agency claims a jewelry wholesaler used photos without authorization.
Lendingtree LLC, Guaranteed Rate Inc. accused of making unwanted calls
LOS ANGELES – A Canoga Park consumer alleges two loan providers unlawfully called her for solicitation purposes.
Business owner alleges Allstate Insurance, others sent junk faxes
SAN FRANCISCO – The owner of Reliable Plumbing and Heating Services in Monterey allege an insurer has been sending him unwanted faxes.
Consumer claims Cosco car seats falsely claim weight, height restrictions
LOS ANGELES – A consumer alleges a brand of convertible car seats concealed or failed to alert owners of the actual height and weight limitations on the seats.
Mr. Hangers Ex. Inc. accused of trademark infringement
LOS ANGELES – A Glendale business is being accused of unlawfully using an Illinois company's trademarked drums.
Remrylie Licensing Inc. alleges Bioworld Merchandising used infringing photo of Notorious BIG
LOS ANGELES – A California business that is the licensee of Notorious BIG's publicity rights alleges a Texas company it contracted with used a photo on merchandise without the photographer's permission.
California Commerce Club Inc. alleged to have violated wage laws
LOS ANGELES – A man alleges his overtime compensation was not calculated with his bonuses.
Cattlemen's petition against California Department of Fish and Wildlife in discovery phase
SAN DIEGO — California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials have responded to a suit filed by the Pacific Legal Foundation accusing the government of being derelict in its protection of 233 animals found on the state’s endangered-species list by insisting it lacks sufficient information to either confirm or deny the allegations.
Unum Life Insurance accused of breaching Employee Retirement Income Security Act
LOS ANGELES – A man has filed suit over allegations that his claim for long-term disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Firstsource Advantage accused of making autodialed, abandoned calls
SAN DIEGO – An individual has filed a class-action lawsuit against a debt collector over allegations it made unwanted autodialed and abandoned calls to his phone.
San Diego fire captains seek reinstatement to emergency radio operator positions
SAN DIEGO – Three fire captains for the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department allege they were retaliated against when they complained about not receiving overtime pay.
City of Sacramento, apartment complex settle rape lawsuit for $1.35M
SACRAMENTO — A septuagenarian rape victim, who also suffered from a recent stroke, will receive a $1.35 million settlement originating from two incidents of rape carried out by a former Sacramento police officer.
Matson Navigation Co. alleges Sherwin-Williams Co. paint failed on ship
SAN FRANCISCO – An Oakland-based ocean transportation services company alleges it suffered damages because of a paint job that failed.
Woman alleges debt collectors have the wrong number
SAN FRANCISCO – A Richmond woman is seeking an injunction from several debt collectors that allegedly keep calling her to collect a debt owed by another individual.