News from March 2017
Flo Water claims Flow Water is infringing trademark with competing product
SAN FRANCISCO – A Denver business with an operational hub in San Francisco claims another company is using a similar mark and marketing messages.
Folsom attorney disbarred after forgery conviction
LOS ANGELES — The State Bar Court of California recently ruled to summarily disbar Folsom attorney Delbert Joe Modlin after he was convicted for conspiracy to commit forgery.
Credico (USA) LLC, Red Tower Marketing Inc. accused of not paying a minimum wage
SAN FRANCISCO – Two Oakland residents allege they were not paid minimum wages for their work with a joint employer.
Woman alleges Cigna Health and Life unlawfully denied medical coverage claim
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco County woman claims her claim for medical benefits was wrongfully denied.
SCOTUS to hear appeal on Plavix case
SAN FRANCISCO — On the day before Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal concerning jurisdiction involving Bristol Myers Squibb and its blood-thinning medication Plavix.
Home Depot employee alleges he was wrongfully terminated for taking FMLA leave
SAN FRANCISCO – A man alleges he was not allowed to return to work at a Home Depot store after taking a medical leave.
Adobe Systems Inc. alleges two corporations use unlicensed versions of software
SAN FRANCISCO – An Orange corporation and a Fullerton corporation are accused of using unauthorized versions of Adobe software.
Cool Breeze Refrigeration Inc. alleged to owe contributions to labor union funds
SAN FRANCISCO – An employer that conducts business in San Mateo County in construction is alleged to have failed to pay contributions on behalf of its employees.
Former Bridges Construction employee alleges he is owed unpaid overtime wages
SAN FRANCISCO – A former employee of a Lake County construction company alleges he is owed for overtime work.
Data: Criminal cases in California not argued in a timely manner before state Supreme Court
SACRAMENTO — Attorney Kirk Jenkins of Sedgwick LLP has made a science of analyzing the California Supreme Court and how it operates, but its handling of criminal cases has bore particular scrutiny.
One Way Funding alleged to have unlawfully called consumers for solicitation purposes
SAN DIEGO – A New York business faces a class-action suit over allegations it unlawfully called consumers to solicit its services.
Class action filed against city of Ceres alleging unpaid overtime wages
SACRAMENTO – Current and former city of Ceres employees allege they are owed unpaid overtime compensation.
Giumarra Vineyards alleged to owe withdrawal liability
SAN DIEGO – A Bakersfield employer is accused of failing to pay a withdrawal liability to a labor union.
Dias & Fragoso Inc. employees file class action alleging labor code violations
SAN DIEGO – Current and former employees of a Kings County employer have filed a class action over allegations of labor code violations.
Freeway Insurance Services Inc. alleged to have unlawfully used autodialer to contact consumer
FRESNO – A Merced consumer claims a Huntington Beach debt collector called her at a harassing rate.
Former Ulta Salon workers file class action over allegedly unpaid overtime
SAN DIEGO – Two Fresno County residents allege that their former employer violated labor laws and have filed a class action.
Lakewood attorney on probation following DUI conviction
LOS ANGELES — Lakewood, California, attorney Richard Alan Dongell was placed on a two-year probation after his convictions related to an arrest for driving under the influence.
Irvine attorney disbarred after fraud conviction
LOS ANGELES — John Keith Hoover, an attorney practicing out of Irvine, was disbarred from practicing law in California in response to his conviction of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit bankruptcy fraud.
Advanced Flow Engineering Inc. alleges Injen Technology infringed trade dress
LOS ANGELES – A Corona auto parts manufacturer alleges a Pomona corporation is offering a similar product to its own without authorization.
Citibank NA alleged to have called consumer 150 times after revoking consent
LOS ANGELES – An Alta Loma consumer claims a financial institution engaged in unlawful debt collection practices.