News from June 2017
Jitrade Inc. alleges Orange Shine, others used design without permission
LOS ANGELES – A California company doing business in the apparel industry alleges that one of its textile designs was used in garments without authorization.
Gym Rax alleges TRX is unlawfully selling similar fitness equipment using its mark
LOS ANGELES – A Santa Monica corporation that sells sporting and recreation equipment alleges that San Francisco company contacted a Chinese manufacture to create knock-offs of its equipment.
Chartwell Staffing Services Inc. alleges it is owed more than $130,000 for staffing
LOS ANGELES – A temporary staffing services company alleges an operator of logistics and warehouses failed to pay for services it provided.
Former employee alleges Turner Contracting Inc. violated state labor codes
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Jose man alleges that his former Indiana-based employer failed to adequately pay him for all hours worked.
Doctor files suit against individuals, International Lyme and Associate Disease Society over infringement claims
SAN FRANCISCO – A doctor who resides in California alleges he was falsely accused of plagiarism.
Silicon Mitus Inc. products alleged to have infringed patents
SAN FRANCISCO – Two San Jose corporations allege that six of their patents have been infringed.
Calportland Construction alleges it is owed more than $8,000 for materials
LOS ANGELES – A Glendora business alleges it was not paid in full for materials provided for a federal project.
Semicaps Pte LTD alleges Hamamatsu kit infringes patent
SAN FRANCISCO – A company headquartered in Singapore alleges one of its patents has been infringed.
Adobe Systems Inc. claims individual is selling counterfeit software online
SAN FRANCISCO – A Los Altos Hills individual is accused of selling counterfeit Adobe software on eBay.
JS Taylor Construction Inc. alleged to owe more than $5,000 for unpaid contributions
SAN FRANCISCO – A construction company is alleged to owe contributions to several labor union funds.
Crossinstall alleges CrossChannel unlawfully used ad codes
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco corporation alleges that a San Mateo corporation misappropriated some of its codes for mobile phone advertisements.
Union trust funds accuse Associated Air Balance and Certification of breaching agreement
SAN FRANCISCO – A California corporation is accused of breaching a bargaining agreement for its alleged failure to allow an audit of its payroll records.
S & K Metal Fabricators Inc. alleges it is owed more than $44,000 for work on project
SAN FRANCISCO – A steel company alleges that it was not paid in full for work provided on a federal project.
Golden West Envelope Corp. alleged to owe more than $4,000 in contributions
SAN FRANCISCO – An Alameda County employer is accused of failing to pay contributions to a trust fund.
California charter school centers set to close, but many expected to receive one-year waivers
Charter school resource centers may begin shuttering this week following a court ruling limiting where they can operate, but many will remain open for at least another year after receiving waivers from the state Board of Education.
Popmatters Media Inc. alleged to have unlawfully used photos of Janet Jackson, Julia Child
LOS ANGELES – A Santa Monica photography corporation alleges that two of its photographs were used without permission by a Chicago corporation on its website.
BNA Wine Group alleges O'Neill Beverages Co. Buttercup wine infringes mark
SAN FRANCISCO – A Tennessee company with an office in Napa alleges that a company with an office in Larkspar is selling a chardonnay wine with a similar name, bottle and label.
FinishMaster Inc. seeks more than $180,000 from Precision Body Shop & Detail
SAN FRANCISCO – An auto paints distributor alleges that a Colma auto body shop owes it money for the breach of a contract.
Class action filed against Smartpay Leasing Inc. over allegedly unwanted text messages
SAN DIEGO – An Arizona resident alleges that a lease-to-own payment plan company based in San Francisco unlawfully sent her messages.
Man alleges Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America wrongfully withheld benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – A former Stratify employee alleges that his disability benefits were wrongfully withheld.