News from March 2017
Brighton Collectibles claims Publishers Clearing House infringed design
LOS ANGELES – A women's fashion accessories manufacturer claims one of its designs has been unlawfully used.
Consumer accuses Honest Co. of fraud over amount in dish soap bottles
LOS ANGELES – A Florida consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against The Honest Co. Inc. over allegations it misrepresented the amount of product in its dish soap bottles.
Former Spearmint Rhino dancer alleges she was not paid minimum wage
RIVERSIDE – A former exotic dancer for a Santa Barbara adult entertainment club alleges she was only compensated through tips during her employment. She has filed a class-action suit.
Rex Fabrics alleges unlawful use of tie-dye fabric design
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County corporation claims a New Jersey company copied one of its fabric designs without authorization.
Government Staffing Services alleged to have infringed Live Face on Web software
LOS ANGELES – A La Mirada corporation is alleged to have unlawfully used a website spokesperson software.
Urban Outfitters Inc. accused of using infringing lace design in garments
LOS ANGELES – A New York corporation alleges a retailer doing business in California unlawfully used its copyrighted lace design.
PM Lithographers Inc. alleged to owe more than $97,000 for services
LOS ANGELES – A Simi Valley business is accused of failing to pay for the installation and service of a press.
Disruptive tech sector advised to self-regulate while policy makers and regulators try to catch up
MENLO PARK - Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes laid out terms of an accord with innovators of the U.S. tech industry on Wednesday, advising them that self-regulation will go a long way in keeping law enforcers away.He also paid tribute to what disruptive technologies are contributing in economic terms and in making life better, healthier and safer for everyone.
California Supreme Court rules in favor of school district in football-injury case
HUNTINGDON BEACH, Calif. — The California Supreme Court in a March 6 filing ruled in favor of a school district in a case involving a high-school football player injured during a game.
Musician alleges unlawful use of its La Migra mark
LOS ANGELES – A Ventura County musician alleges a Los Angeles County man is unlawfully using his trademark.
Wongab Corp. claims H&M infringed patented fabric patten
LOS ANGELES – H&M is accused of infringing a Korean company's textile design.
Nautilus Hyosung America alleged to have violated state wage and hour laws
LOS ANGELES – A computer and technical support company is accused of failing to pay two former field service engineers a minimum wage.
BCBG Max Azria Group accused of copyright, patent infringement with use of fabric design
LOS ANGELES – A Korean corporation claims that one of its patented knitting fabric designs and one of its textile designs were unlawfully used.
Class action filed against Lifecare Solutions Inc. over allegedly unlawful solicitation calls
LOS ANGELES – A West Covina resident has filed a class-action suit against a medical supply company over claims it unlawfully called her to solicit.
LA Gem & Jewelry claims Amazon sellers are selling copies of its jewelry
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles jewelry maker alleges copied designs are being sold by Amazon sellers.
Wet Seal alleged to have illegally distributed copies of a company's textile design
LOS ANGELES – A New York corporation alleges one of its lace designs was used without authorization.
Princess Cruise passenger claims broken door catch fractured finger
LOS ANGELES – A man alleges he suffered injuries while on a cruise.
Appellate court upholds Workers' Compensation Appeals Board findings
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — An appeals court recently ruled to uphold the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board findings in a case of continuous trauma.
Issues with police videos bring judges, journalist and lawyers together for conference
The 2017 9th Circuit Central District of California Media Conference was designed to bring together judges, lawyers and journalist to discuss the complex issues surrounding when police shootings or excessive force is caught on video.
Absorption Pharmaceuticals sues conglomerate for proprietary theft
LOS ANGELES — British conglomerate Reckitt Benckiser has been named in a $150 million lawsuit by California-based company Absorption Pharmaceuticals.