News from March 2017
Laguna Nigel attorney disbarred for failing to meet license requirements
Ruth Ann Reid, an attorney in Laguna Niguel, was recently disbarred by the State Bar Court of California for falsely reporting to the state bar that she had completed the required minimum continuing legal education (MCLE) hours needed to keep her license in good standing.
International Association of Defense Counsel supports Toyota in product liability case
The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) recently filed an amicus brief in favor of Toyota against claims of product liability for the alleged failure of an optional feature in the Toyota Tundra.
California Supreme Court announces formation of International Commercial Arbitration Working Group
SAN FRANCISCO — The California Supreme Court recently announced the creation of a International Commercial Arbitration Working Group.
LA Gem & Jewelry Design Inc. alleges Moon Pendant design was infringed by Clarie's
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles company alleges a retailer unlawfully copied one of its pendant designs.
Florida man alleges tree service company used patents for safety shield
LOS ANGELES – A Florida man alleges his patented technology was used for a wood chipper safety shield was unlawfully used.
Florida Bottling accused of falsely advertising Lakewood Organic juices
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles consumer claims a Miami, Florida juice company falsely advertises its products and as filed a class action.
Esplanade Productions claims Disney's 'Zootopia' infringes work
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles corporation alleges The Walt Disney Co. infringed its work with the "Zootopia" animated film.
Foundation Law Group claims law office is using the Foundation mark without authorization
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles national law firm alleges a Sacramento law firm is unlawfully using its trademark.
Synchrony Bank and Allied Interstate accused of making unlawful collection calls
LOS ANGELES – A San Bernardino County consumer claims a debt collector unlawfully called her up to 12 times a day.
Man alleges he received more than 100 calls from USAA Savings Bank
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County consumer alleges he was unlawfully contacted by a debt collector.
Man claims injuries after collision with tractor-trailer in Arizona
LOS ANGELES – A Riverside County man alleges he was injured in a collision with a tractor-trailer.
Buyer claims he was damaged by purchase of counterfeit books through Amazon
LOS ANGELES – A Malibu man alleges he purchased counterfeit textbooks on Amazon that were marketed as authentic.
Lucky Water Trucks LLC alleged to owe contributions
LOS ANGELES – A city of Leona Valley employer is alleged to have not paid contributions to labor union funds.
Caddis Funding accused of violating debt collection laws
LOS ANGELES – A Santa Barbara County consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a debt collector over claims it is trying to collect an alleged debt without the authorization to do so.
Woman alleges Bank of America invaded privacy with calls
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County consumer alleges a debt collector has invaded her privacy.
California Supreme Court rules lower court failed to consider if coho salmon are native species
The California Supreme Court recently ruled that claimants who are seeking to remove coho salmon from the state's endangered species list can now attempt to demonstrate that the fish never should have been included on the list.
Man alleges Doordash continued to send texts after he opted out to receive them
SAN FRANCISCO – An Alameda County man claims an online marketplace connection company kept sending him unwanted text messages.
Former JJ Nguyen Inc. employee claims he is owed unpaid overtime wages
SAN FRANCISCO – A former construction worker alleges he is owed unpaid wages.
Woman alleges she did not receive all installments of her employer contribution account
SAN FRANCISCO – A Dublin woman alleges that she has not received the proper amount from her employer contribution account.
Bank of the West teller alleges she is owed unpaid overtime wages
SAN FRANCISCO – An employee of a branch of a San Francisco-based bank in Wyoming claims she was not compensated properly for all hours worked and has filed a class action.