News from March 2017
Mavrix Photographs LLC alleges website used celebrity photos without license
LOS ANGELES – A New York operator of a celebrity lifestyle, gossip and online retail site is accused of unlawfully using photos of Beyonce.
Tunnel nightclub owner alleges logo, name used without authorization
LOS ANGELES – A New York City club owner alleges the name and logo of the club were unlawfully used by a hotel and leisure company.
Furniture manufacturer alleges copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A furniture manufacturer is suing a California competitor, alleging copyright infringement and unfair competition.
Artist accuses joint ventures of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County artist is suing joint ventures, alleging breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, copyright infringement, unfair competition and unjust enrichment.
Online merchant accuses California competitor of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County woman is suing a California competitor, alleging copyright infringement.
California business accuses Texas competitor of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A California business is suing a Texas competitor, alleging copyright infringement.
Worker alleges former employer failed to pay proper wages
LOS ANGELES — A California woman has filed a class action lawsuit against her former employers, alleging unfair competition, unpaid wages and violation of applicable minimum wage laws.
California consumer accuses Amazon of negligent representation
LOS ANGELES — A California consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Amazon, alleging negligent misrepresentation.
Photographer alleges Crestico unlawfully used photos on website
LOS ANGELES – An Ojai photographer alleges a Woodland Hills website owner unlawfully used her photographs.
Cyclist seeks more than $2 million after collision with federal employee
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles cyclist claims he was injured while participating in a charity
race because of the actions of a Federal Bureau of Investigation agent.
Omelet LLC accuses entities of copyright infringement regarding film 'License to Operate'
LOS ANGELES – A limited liability company alleges other entities are interfering with the distribution of its film.
Las Vegas attorney disbarred in California after child-exploitation conviction
LOS ANGELES — Charles Max Pollock, an attorney licensed in California and practicing in Las Vegas, was disbarred from practicing law in California as a result of the attorney pleading guilty to child exploitation and “travel with intent to engage in illicit sex conduct,” according to court documents.
Napa County watershed rejected by courts over petition error
SAN FRANCISCO — The 1st District Court of Appeal in California has sent a local environmentalist group back to the drawing board.
Government settles $2.6 M whistleblower suit against sleep clinics
SAN FRANCISCO — A chain of sleep clinics agreed to pay $2.6 million to settle the U.S. government’s accusation that it made false Medicare claims over a 15-year period.
Color Image Apparel Inc. alleges Bella Bag owner infringes Bella mark
LOS ANGELES – A Commerce corporation alleges an online retailer is unlawfully using its trademark to sell apparel.
Unicolors Inc. accuses Miss Love, Zulily, others of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES – A Vernon business alleges one of its textile designs was used without its permission.
RS Construction alleged to owe unpaid contributions, failed to forward funds
LOS ANGELES – Labor union funds allege a contractor owes more than $300,000 in unpaid contributions.
Individual alleged to have failed to pay student loan
LOS ANGELES – The federal government claims a Riverside County resident defaulted on a student loan.
Former Boeing Co. employee alleges disability benefits were terminated despite medical records
LOS ANGELES – A Torrance resident formerly employed by Boeing Co. alleges his disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Riverside County resident accused of failure to pay
LOS ANGELES – A Riverside County woman is alleged to have failed to pay a student loan.