News from March 2017
Consumer claims HSBC Bank USA NA falsely advertised $100 referral fund
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County man is accusing a bank of falsely advertising a service.
Five Sklar Kirsh attorneys selected to 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers list
LOS ANGELES — Five attorneys from Sklar Kirsh LLP, a corporate, real-estate and entertainment/media law firm, have been selected for the Super Lawyers list, according to news release.
Woman alleges Life Insurance Co. of North America wrongfully denied benefits claim
SANTA ANA – An Orange County individual claims her application for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Class action filed against Wells Fargo Home Mortgage over calls made for alleged debt
SAN DIEGO – Two individuals have filed a class-action lawsuit against a San Francisco debt collector alleging invasion of privacy.
Man alleges Liberty Life owes benefits at rate of more than $5,000 a month
SACRAMENTO – A Kern County man alleges his disability benefit claim was wrongfully terminated.
Class action filed against Tax Group Center Inc. over allegedly unwanted calls
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco company specializing in debt relief solutions is accused of calling people without their consent.
6two Apparel Group LTD, Burlington Coat Factory Direct Corp. accused of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES – A South Korean business claims one of its textile designs was used in products without its authorization.
Broadway Textile Inc. alleges designs were unlawfully used in clothing
LOS ANGELES – A textile manufacturer alleges its designs were unlawfully used in garments.
Akeso Health Sciences accuses two entities of patent infringement
LOS ANGELES – A Westlake Village dietary supplement provider alleges two of its patents have been infringed.
We 3 Kings Inc. alleges music was unlawfully used on 'Steve Harvey' show
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles company engaged in creating and publishing musical compositions allege some of its works were used in a daytime talk show without its authorization.
Kastar USA Inc. accused of infringing Makita patented battery pack design
LOS ANGELES – A Baldwin Park business is accused of infringing a battery pack design.
Designer alleges she was not given proper credit for Metropolitan Fashion Week painted gown
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County designer alleges she was not given full credit for designing and painting a gown.
Midland Credit Management faces class action over collection calls
SANTA ANA – Several consumers have filed a class-action suit against Midland Credit Management Inc. over allegations of harassment.
DoorDash driver alleges he was not reimbursed, paid minimum wage
LOS ANGELES – A driver alleges his employer did not reimburse him for employment-related expenses and violated other labor codes.
Consumer files suit alleging Progressive Finance Holdings did not stop calls
LOS ANGELES – A Walnut consumer claims a debt collector continued to call him after he asked the calls to stop.
Man alleges Laboratory Express Inc. misclassified him as an independent contractor
LOS ANGELES – A former courier driver has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Los Angeles County business over allegations of labor code violations.
South Korea textile manufacturer alleges design was used without permission
LOS ANGELES – A textile manufacturer based in South Korea claims one of its textile designs was used for clothing without authorization.
Riverside County resident alleged to owe more than $4,000 on loan
LOS ANGELES – A Riverside County individual is alleged to have defaulted on a student loan.
RE/MAX claims Amen Real Estate is using trademarked sign design
LOS ANGELES – A Sacramento real estate brokerage is accused of using a trademarked sign design without permission.
Dell'Oro Group Inc. alleges former employee breached agreement
SAN FRANCISCO – A Redwood City corporation alleges a former employee from Rocklin who served as vice president and senior analyst deleted confidential information before resigning.