News from March 2017
California Supreme Court declines to depublish decision in CEQA case
SAN FRANCISCO — The California Supreme Court will not depublish its decision regarding an environmental-impact report in a residential development project despite numerous requests by local and state organizations, associations, developers and law firms.
San Diego call center employees allege they are owed unpaid overtime
SAN DIEGO – Call center employees allege that they were not paid overtime wages.
Roar Construction Inc. alleged to have contacted real estate agents without consent
SAN DIEGO – Two real estate agents in San Diego County claim a company unlawfully contacted them.
Apogee Peptides accused by Nutrition Distribution of false advertising
SAN DIEGO – An Arizona nutritional supplement company alleges a Florida competitor misleads consumers with the advertising of some of its products.
Financial Credit Network alleged to have made collection calls without consent
SAN DIEGO – A Visalia debt collector is facing a class-action suit over allegations of unsolicited collection calls.
Firefighters allege city of Santa Rosa owes unpaid overtime wages
SAN FRANCISCO – Firefighters for the city of Santa Rosa allege they were underpaid for overtime hours that they worked.
Wells Fargo Bank alleged to have kept calling consumer after she requested calls to stop
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego woman claims a debt collector unlawfully called her using an automatic dialer.
Man alleges credit report lists inaccurate information
SAN DIEGO – An Oceanside man alleges his creditworthiness was damaged because of inaccurate and negative reporting.
Man files suit against ICE, Customs and Border Protection alleging false imprisonment
SAN DIEGO – A man alleges he was held at a detention facility for several months without good cause or legal authority.
San Diego resident alleges Symetra Life Insurance denied proper claim
SAN DIEGO — An employee is suing Symetra Life Insurance Co. and Does 1-10, citing alleged breach of contract.
Hakkasan Limited alleged to have not compensated former employees for all hours worked
SAN DIEGO – Former employees of the owners of nightlife and daylife venues allege they were not compensated for all hours worked.
California man says National Debt Relief continuously called cellphone
SAN DIEGO — A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a debt relief company, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
P.I.C. International, H2Odyssey seeks declaration of noninfringement of patent
SAN DIEGO – A Taiwanese corporation and a Vista corporation allege that their scuba hoses do not infringe a competitor's patent.
Doctor alleges Newport Beach man failed to repay loan
LOS ANGELES — A doctor is suing a Newport Beach, citing alleged breach of contract and unpaid debt.
Government alleges San Diego County individual failed to pay student loans
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County resident is alleged to have defaulted on two student loans.
Folsom resident says marketing company made solicitation calls despite being on do not call list
SAN DIEGO — A Folsom woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against a marketing company, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
EDCO Plastics alleges E-Z Line infringed upon patents
LOS ANGELES — A California corporation is suing Georgia corporation, citing alleged patent infringement.
VB Partners LLC alleges Lute mark is being used without authorization
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Jose Brazilian jiu-jitsu martial arts business alleges its registered mark is being used by a company in the Philippines.
Former nurse seeks payment of disability benefits from Prudential Insurance Co.
SAN JOSE – A former dialysis nurse alleges his long-term disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Fastaff LLC, U.S. Nursing Corp. alleged to have not properly calculated overtime rate
SAN FRANCISCO – A staffing company for health care professionals is accused of unlawfully withholding wages.