News from May 2017
Individual alleged to owe more than $20,000 on account
SAN FRANCISCO – A New York-based debt buyer alleges an individual owes more than $20,000.
Elegant Footwear Inc. accused of unlawfully copying UGG boot style
LOS ANGELES – A Industry corporation is accused of infringing a certain style of UGG boots.
Shoreside Capital alleges individual failed to pay loan
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco County man is accused of failing to pay off a loan.
Portfolio Recovery Associates alleges man defaulted on credit card
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco County individual is alleged to owe more than $2,500 on a credit card.
Uber accused of sending different routes and rates for same trip
A proposed class-action lawsuit was filed on April 3 against Uber, alleging that the ride-sharing company provided two different routes as part of its upfront pricing system.
Appeals court rules against plaintiff in breach of contract case
The California First District Court of Appeal recently decided to uphold the Alameda County Superior Court's decision in a case of alleged breach of contract, malicious prosecution and abuse of process against the plaintiff in Carol Veres Reed vs. Fessha Taye et al.
Appeals court awards child support, attorney's fees and visitation expenses in divorce case
The California First District Court of Appeal recently decided to uphold the City and County of San Francisco Superior Court decision to award Aaron Darsky attorney fees and impose child support and child visitation costs on Ann Drobner Darsky stemming from the couple's 2010 divorce.
Plaintiff ordered to pay $1.79 million in attorney fees over stock purchase dispute
A plaintiff must pay almost $2 million dollars in attorney fees to the defendant over the absence of fee entitlement in a stock purchase agreement.
Wrongful termination lawsuit against Barnes & Noble moves forward
A California appeals court has revered a summary judgement in a lawsuit that brands Barnes & Noble for wrongfully terminating an employee who had worked for the company for 23 years.
Appeals court denies American Medical Response West's motion to strike appeal by its employees
The California First District Court of Appeal recently decided to deny a motion brought by American Medical Response West (AMR), an ambulance service provider, that sought to dismiss an appeal by its employees, who allege that they were not given time to eat or rest.
Cavalry SPV I alleges Home Design credit account was not paid in full
SAN FRANCISCO – A Mountain View man is alleged to have failed to pay a credit card account.
Couple alleges accuses landlord of negligence over termination notice
SAN FRANCISCO – A couple alleges they were wrongfully vacated from their San Francisco apartment by their landlord.
Portfolio Recovery Associates alleges more than $1,300 is owed on credit card
SAN FRANCISCO – A debt buyer alleges an Emeryville man failed to pay off a credit card balance.
UGG makers claim Collections Etc. copied boot design without authorization
LOS ANGELES – The designer and marketer of UGG shoes alleges an Illinois corporation has unlawfully copied one of its boot designs.
Individual alleged to owe nearly $3,000 on Home Depot credit card
SAN FRANCISCO – A debt buyer claims a San Francisco individual has failed to pay off a store credit card.
Portfolio Recovery Associates seeks more than $1,000 from individual
SAN FRANCISCO – A debt collector alleges that a San Francisco man has failed to pay off a Lowe's credit card.
Renewable Energy Center faces class action over allegations of unwanted calls
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County consumer alleges a Van Nuys company unlawfully called her to solicit its services.
Bigfoot sculpture artist claims Outdoor Technology infringed work for logo
SAN DIEGO – A Minneapolis artist claims a Laguna Hills corporation unlawfully used a silhouette of his sculpture of Bigfoot as a logo for apparel.
Burmax LLC, Next Phase Marketing alleged to have placed unlawful marketing calls
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego citizen alleges a company unlawfully contacted her to solicit a solar system.
Couple accuses doctor, Family Healthcare Network of medical malpractice
SACRAMENTO – A Tulare County couple alleges the wife was misdiagnosed and was injured during a surgery.