News from March 2017
Man claims he is not the debtor Wells Fargo Fargo is trying to reach
SAN FRANCISCO – A Mississippi man alleges a San Francisco business keeps calling him for a debt that doesn't belong to him.
Man alleges benefits were wrongfully terminated by AT&T West Disability Benefits Program
SAN FRANCISCO – A man alleges he appealed the termination of his disability benefits and that he never received a response.
California woman claims Pennsylvania business is unlawfully using its 'OMG' mark
SACRAMENTO – A Sacramento resident alleges a Pennsylvania corporation is unlawfully using its OMG I So Need a Glass of Wine or I'm Gonna Sell My Kids trademark.
Driver alleges employers failed to provide rest breaks, did not provide accurate wage statements
SACRAMENTO – A driver has filed a class-action suit alleging that several transportation companies violated labor codes.
Man claims Winnebago motor home is defective, seeks rescission of sales contract
SACRAMENTO – A Sacramento County consumer claims the motor home he purchased is defective and has not been repaired.
California city's case involving video release of police shooting dismissed by appeals court
GARDENA, Calif. — A federal appeals court recently dismissed a California city’s claim that a judge prematurely released video of a fatal police shooting of an unarmed man.
Employee claims Barco Inc. owes unpaid overtime wages
SACRAMENTO – A Sacramento man alleges his global technology company employer failed to pay overtime wages and misclassified him as exempt from overtime protections.
Woman claims Rash Curtis & Associates frequently called her over alleged debt
SAN FRANCISCO – A Tulare County consumer alleges she was contacted by a debt collector with such a frequency to be considered harassment.
The Martin-Brower Co. LLC alleged to have violated labor codes
SACRAMENTO – A driver has filed a class action against his employer over allegations of labor code violations.
Employee alleges he was injured while working for Union Pacific Railroad
SACRAMENTO – A Union Pacific Railroad employee alleges he was injured when the personnel carrier he was being transported was struck from behind by some equipment.
Man alleges disability benefits claim was wrongfully denied
SACRAMENTO – A West Sacramento man alleges his claim for long-term disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Women allege they were injured in collision with FBI employee on I-80
SACRAMENTO – Two Placer County individuals allege they were injured in an accident with a federal employee.
Redwood Cafe alleged to have unlawfully performed songs
SAN FRANCISCO – A Modesto cafe is accused of performing music by Paul Simon and Stevie Nicks without a license.
Consumer accuses Frontier Communications of false advertising
LOS ANGELES – An Orange County consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit over allegations that Frontier Communications falsely advertised the cost of its internet and telephone services.
Union funds allege Kahuna Construction Inc. owes unpaid contributions
LOS ANGELES – A construction company is alleged to owe more than $90,000 to labor union funds.
Phoenix Entertainment Partners alleges business, individuals are using counterfeit karaoke products
LOS ANGELES – A Pineville, North Carolina company claims a Huntington Beach establishment hired individuals for karaoke entertainment that used counterfeit versions of its karaoke tracks.
Woman claims Wells Fargo Bank keeps calling her to reach unknown person
&&& SANTA ANA – A San Juan Capistrano consumer alleges a financial institution has called her repeatedly to reach another person.
Luvvitt LLC alleges marks are being used on cellphone cases without authorization
LOS ANGELES – A Newport Beach company that sells cellphone cases alleges its Crystal View and Clearview marks are unlawfully being used by a Texas company.
Woman alleges Elite Home Energy unlawfully contacted her for solicitation purposes
LOS ANGELES – A Huntington Beach consumer alleges that she was unlawfully called by a business to solicit its services and has filed a class action.
California Supreme Court decision on statute of limitations could alter certainty in courts, experts say
SACRAMENTO - How the California Supreme Court decides a narrow case involving the statute of limitations for prenatal exposure to toxic substances could lead to uncertainty in the state’s litigation system, legal and business experts say.