News from June 2017
Bridgelux Inc. alleged to have infringed patent regarding LEDs
SAN FRANCISCO – A Taiwan company alleges Fremont company Bridgelux has infringed a patent regarding light-emitted diode lighting.
Former Yelp call center employee alleges it didn't pay for all hours worked
SAN FRANCISCO – A Denver woman formerly employed by Yelp as a call center sales agent alleges the company violated labor laws.
Trinity Management Services, Designstor.com alleged to have used photo without permission
SAN FRANCISCO – A New York style and fashion curator alleges that her photograph was unlawfully used on a construction wrap in San Francisco.
Worldwide Processing Group LLC, others alleged to have failed to identify themselves in calls
SAN DIEGO – An Oakland consumer alleges that debt collectors failed to identify themselves in calls they made to him.
Grant Writing USA Inc. accused of infringing copyrighted text
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles business that assists private and public nonprofits write grants alleges that text from a pamphlet is unlawfully being used.
Class action filed against Farmers Group Inc. by business over solicitation calls
SAN DIEGO – An Alameda County business alleges that an insurance company has invaded its privacy with its solicitation calls to its cellphone.
Closet Signature, Number 1 Clothing Inc. alleged to have used infringing textile design
LOS ANGELES – A San Diego corporation and a Los Angeles corporation are alleged to have unlawfully used a textile design.
Farmers Insurance Exchange seeks more than $100,000 from motorist
FRESNO – An insurance company is seeking damages from a motorist after a collision in Fresno County.
Property is not in compliance with municipal codes, city of Fresno claims
FRESNO – The city of Fresno alleges a property within its limits still is in violation of municipal code.
hiQ Labs Inc. seeks access to public profiles from users on LinkedIn
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco tech startup is seeking to enjoin LinkedIn from restricting it from accessing public profile information.
Williams Tree Service Inc. alleged to owe more than $80,000 in unpaid contributions
SAN FRANCISCO – A Watsonville employer is alleged to have failed to pay contributions to labor union funds.
California Public Employees Retirement System speaks on defending system from 'pension spiking'
Amy Morgan, spokeswoman for the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), classified recent efforts by former Monterey County peace officers to include a longevity stipend in the system’s retirement plans as “pension spiking.”
Fresno alleges East Cambridge Avenue property owner has not paid penalties
FRESNO – The city of Fresno claims that the owner of a property in the city has failed to bring it into compliance with municipal code.
St. Anthony's of Padua guest alleges she fell on poorly lit staircase
FRESNO – A Fresno woman has filed a suit against a Catholic church after she fell on the premises.
Fresno alleges North Maple Avenue property owners failed to correct violations
FRESNO – The city of Fresno has filed a suit against a property owner it alleges has failed to correct code violations.
Bus passenger alleges he was injured in Fresno collision
FRESNO – A bus passenger alleges he was injured in Fresno when a vehicle collided with the bus.
City of Fresno claims property owners failed to correct public nuisance
FRESNO – The owners of a Fresno property are alleged to have failed to bring the property into compliance.
Owners claim Next Generation Realty, others failed to disclose material facts about the house
FRESNO – The owners of a Fresno property allege that they were incorrectly told the property was connected to a public sewer before they purchased it.
Woman seeks rescission of contract for Honda vehicle with allegedly defective airbag
FRESNO – A Fresno consumer alleges she purchased a vehicle with a defective airbag.
DD's Discounts, others alleged to have sold clothing with infringing fabric design
LOS ANGELES – Star Fabrics claims three of its designs were used without its permission.