News from July 2017
Consumer alleges Osteo Bi-Flex is falsely advertised
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a distributor of health dietary supplements alleging that it uses false and misleading advertising of its glucosamine products.
Omnitracks LLC alleges Blue Dot Solutions used trade secrets to develop competing product
SAN DIEGO – A Dallas company alleges that a Denver corporation developed a competing fleet management system from its confidential information.
CA Progressive Medical Centers Inc. accused of infringing mark
LOS ANGELES – The owner of a Georgia medical clinic alleges that a Petaluma clinic is unlawfully using its mark.
Employee seeks payment of medical costs from Epsilon Systems Solutions Inc.
SAN DIEGO – A man injured in the jurisdiction of the Southern District of California alleges that his employer has failed to comply with an order to pay for medical care.
Princess Cruises passenger seeks $200,000 after fall on ship
RIVERSIDE – An Apple Valley woman alleges that she was injured while traveling on the cruise ship Ruby Princess.
Man alleges Ford Mustang has defects with transmission, battery
FRESNO – A Fresno County consumer alleges a Ford Mustang he purchased is defective and is seeking replacement or restitution of the vehicle.
Sushi Sweets accused of infringing Cupcake Sushi marks, patents
LOS ANGELES – A Mission Viejo bakery, its owner and chef are accused of wrongfully using the Cupcake Sushi mark and design.
Entrepreneur Media files suit over companies' use of Enterpreneur mark
SANTA ANA – An Irvine company alleges that it has been damaged by a Miami company's use of an infringing mark.
Little Tikes manufacturer alleges Giantex copied two products
SACRAMENTO – The owner of the Little Tikes trademark alleges that an Ontario company is actively and intentionally manufacturing similar products to confuse purchasers.
Carmichael attorney suspended for 10 counts of misconduct
Carmichael attorney Robert Norik Kitay is under 18-month suspension for multiple counts of misconduct, including using his law firm email account during a previous period of suspension, according to a recent California State Bar filing.
California-licensed attorney in Portland receives reproval for delay in adoption case
Raylynna Jean Peterson, a California licensed attorney working in Portland, Oregon, received a public reproval from the State Bar Court of California. The order, issued Jan. 4, was given due to misconduct the attorney allegedly committed in Oregon.
Cathedral City attorney recommended for disbarment over alleged ethical violations
A Riverside County attorney has been recommended for disbarment by the California State Bar over "numerous violations of his ethical obligations," according to a May 18 state bar decision.
Fremont attorney disbarred over protracted legal battle with ex-wife
A Fremont attorney has been disbarred by the California State Bar over alleged misconduct in his almost decade-long legal battle with his ex-wife.
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State bar revokes Anaheim attorney's probation over continuing education
Anaheim attorney Clifford Nelson Schuster faces a one-year suspension after he failed to comply with the conditions of his probation handed down more than a year ago for not completing required continuing education before he was audited, according to a recent California State Bar filing.
State bar revokes West Hollywood attorney's probation
West Hollywood attorney Samuel Robert Spira faces a one-year suspension after he failed to comply with the conditions of his probation handed down a year ago when he misrepresented whether he’d taken a required continuing education exam, according to a recent California State Bar filing.
Unum Life Insurance alleged to have wrongfully denied cameraman's claim for disability benefits
LOS ANGELES – A former cameraman with CBS Corp. alleges his insurer wrongfully denied his claim for disability benefits.
Law firm Steptoe & Johnson accused of not paying female lawyers the same as male lawyers
LOS ANGELES – A Northridge resident alleges that a law firm with offices in Los Angeles and Palo Alto failed to pay female lawyers the same as their male counterparts.
Suspension lifted for Oakland attorney who wrote about depression
Oakland attorney Mitchell Chyette, who wrote about depression in the legal progression after admitting in 2011 to misappropriating tens of thousands of dollars from his clients, is again permitted to practice law, according to recent action by the California State Bar.
Encino attorney publicly reproved over uncashed personal injury settlement check
Encino attorney Donald Stephen Lucien has been publicly reproved by the California State Bar for allegedly failing to disburse funds from a 2010 personal injury case that was settled in late 2013.
Aesthetic Skin Systems alleged to have infringed patents with Aqua Skin Facial
LOS ANGELES – A Signal Hill corporation and Menlo Park company allege that a Redondo Beach company infringes their patented technology with a facial product.