News from March 2017
Jerome's Furniture Warehouse alleged to have violated labor laws
SAN DIEGO – A former employee of a Rancho Bernardo facility has filed a class-action suit over alleged labor law violations.
Consumer claims One Way Funding unlawfully contacted her for solicitation purposes
LOS ANGELES – A Shell Beach individual claims a company contacted her without her permission to solicit its services.
Commission-based employees entitled to separate rest period pay, court rules
LOS ANGELES — A California appeals court has found that nonexempt workers paid on commission must also be paid separately for all legally required break periods.
Anaheim attorney disbarred for failing to communicate with clients
LOS ANGELES — Anaheim attorney Amy Lynn Spencer was disbarred from practicing law in California after she was accused of misconduct in two matters revolving around her alleged inability to effectively communicate both with clients and State Bar Court of California investigators.
Konad Co. LTD alleges Moyou Nails, others infringed trademark
LOS ANGELES – The manufacturer of a stamping nail art kit alleges a direct competitor is selling nail products that incorporate its features.
Forever 21 claims it is not infringing Adidas marks on clothing
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles clothing maker is seeking judgment from the court that it did not infringe the Adidas trademarks.
Man files class action against R.M. Galicia over collection calls
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County consumer claims a debt collection company invaded his privacy with frequent calls.
Frankies Bikinis alleges Frankie by Rebecca is infringing mark
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles bikini and apparel company alleges an Australian company is using its mark to sell swimwear.
Salon Services and Supplies Inc. alleges Dermalogica has breached contract
LOS ANGELES – A Carson company alleges it will be damaged if a direct competitor is permitted to be a distributor of products it also sells.
Doctor alleges Anthem Blue Cross underpaid benefit claims
LOS ANGELES – A medical doctor alleges an insurance provider has not adequately compensated her for services provided to patients.
Artis LLC alleges its patented cosmetic brush designs were infringed by Los Angeles company
LOS ANGELES – A New Jersey limited liability company specializing in beauty tools claims its patented makeup brush designs were unlawfully used by a Los Angeles business.
League of Legends developers claims site is selling stolen user accounts
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles developer of the computer game League of Legends alleges a website is selling stolen accounts from its users.
Cigna Health and Connecticut General Life allegedly refused to pay plan benefits
&&& A California doctor is suing Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., Cigna Health, Life Insurance Co. and Does 1-100 for allegedly failing to pay health plan benefits for services the plaintiff rendered.
Oak Trust Merchant Services allegedly made intrusive and unwanted phone calls
&&& A California man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Oak Trust Merchant Services Corp. and Does 1-10 for allegedly violating his privacy by making repeated unsolicited calls to his cellphone.
Enrich Financial allegedly refused to honor canceled electronic fund transfers
&&& Consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against credit repair services firm Enrich Financial Inc. and Does 1-10 for allegedly refusing to honor the cancellation of preauthorized electronic fund transfers from the plaintiffs' bank accounts.
A physician accuses United Healthcare of alleged breach of contract
&&& A physician is suing United Healthcare Services Inc., United Healthcare Insurance Company and Does 1 through 100, citing an alleged breach of contract.
State Supreme Court rules that government business communicated on personal devices is matter of public record
SAN JOSE — An advocate for government transparency is praising a recent ruling by the California Supreme Court, stating public officials cannot hide government business by using personal accounts or devices.
San Francisco involved in two sanctuary-city lawsuits
SAN FRANCISCO — Pedro Figueroa Zarceno, an immigrant residing in California, has sued the city of San Francisco, the San Francisco Police Department and the San Francisco Sheriff's Department over sanctuary-city laws.
MoviePilot alleged to have used photos on site without authorization
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles photography company claims its photos were unlawfully used online.
Salt & Pepper Clothing Inc. accuses Kissui of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES – A California corporation claims one of its exclusive textile designs was used for clothing without authorization.