News from June 2017
Consumer claims Harbortouch Payments made unwanted solicitation calls
LOS ANGELES – A class-action has been filed against a business financing company over allegations of unwanted solicitation calls.
King Shen Co. LTD alleges King Roof Industrial infringed bike rack design
LOS ANGELES – A corporation based in Taiwan has filed suit against another corporation based in the same country over allegations it sold infringing products in California.
Individual claims Peddle LLC sent unsolicited text messages
LOS ANGELES – A Harbor City woman has filed a class-action suit against a company that purchases "junk" cars over allegations of unwanted text messages.
United Fabrics International Inc. files suit over alleged unlawful use of Curved design
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County corporation alleges that one of its textile design was copied without its permission.
Woman alleges she was injured on Star Princess cruise ship while doing laundry
LOS ANGELES – A Texas woman alleges she was injured in the laundry room of a cruise ship.
Jitrade Inc. alleges garment vendors used design without authorization
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles textile company alleges that one of its designs was unlawfully used.
Woman seeks short-term disability benefits from Prudential Insurance Co. of America
SAN FRANCISCO – A Las Vegas woman alleges that her application for short-term disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Deja Vu Showgirls-Sacramento alleged to have misclassified dancers
OAKLAND – An exotic dancer alleges she was misclassified as an independent contractor by a Rancho Cordova establishment.
Labor union seeks audit of Borgerson's Arizona Floors
LOS ANGELES – A company engaged in the construction industry in Arizona is accused of failing to allow an audit.
Munchkin Inc. seeks relief regarding patent infringement claims
LOS ANGELES – A Van Nuys company alleges it has not infringed patents related to an infant diaper disposal system.
Union groups seek audit of Comstock Concrete
LOS ANGELES – A Nevada construction company is alleged to have failed to permit union representatives to complete an audit.
Jitrade alleges design was used without permission
LOS ANGELES – A textile converter in the apparel industry alleges one of its designs was used without authorization.
Appeals court rules against San Mateo County Community College District's demolition plan
The California First District Court of Appeal recently ruled against San Mateo County Community College District for a second time over allegations that the college district violated the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Appeals court rules against Boeing, Aetna in benefits dispute
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently overturned a district court ruling that upheld insurance company Aetna’s decision to cancel a former Boeing employee's long-term disability benefits because she allegedly met the criteria for the plan’s discretionary “mental health exception.”
RE/MAX claims National Financial Investment Corp. is unlawfully using mark
LOS ANGELES – A real estate business alleges that a San Mateo company is unlawfully continuing to use its marks after it terminated its franchise agreement.
Woman seeks disability benefits from Prudential Insurance Co.
LOS ANGELES – A Santa Clara County woman alleges that she is disabled and is entitled to disability benefits.
Visa fights antitrust allegations
Thomas Simeone, an attorney, said major credit card brands have every right to fight antitrust suits like the one brought against Visa by a California restaurant.
Rayvio Corp. product alleged to infringe Japanese corporation's LED patent
SAN FRANCISCO – A Japanese corporation alleges a Hayward business is infringing its patented LED technology.
Man alleges eye injury rendered him disabled, Metropolitan Life wrongfully denied benefits
OAKLAND – A Marin County man and employee of Morgan Stanley & Co. alleges his claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied by his insurer.
Consumer claims Simon's Agency Inc. keeps calling after she revoked consent
LOS ANGELES – A Hermosa Beach individual claims a debt collector called her at an excessive and harassing rate.