News from September 2017
3 consumers allege marketing company violated phone privacy law
LOS ANGELES — Three Californians have filed a class action lawsuit against a marketing company and its agents, alleging violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Widow accuses musicians pension fund of breach of contract
LOS ANGELES — A widow is suing a pension fund, alleging breach of contract.
Financial business alleges guarantor owes more than $4 million
LOS ANGELES — A Tennessee financial business is suing a guarantor, alleging he owes more than $4 million for breach of contract.
L.A. County couple blames postmaster general for loss of property
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County couple is suing the U.S. postmaster general, alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy by an employee of the defendant.
Songwriters accuse Taylor Swift of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — Two songwriters are suing Taylor Swift and others, alleging copyright infringement.
L.A. County artwork business accuses retail store, suppliers of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County artwork design business is suing a retail store and suppliers, alleging copyright infringement.
Individuals are suing vacation resort club and agents for violation of TCPA
LOS ANGELES — A California man has filed a class action lawsuit against a vacation resort club, alleging violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Newbury Park attorney disbarred following misconduct allegations
Newbury Park attorney Kenneth Asher Amirian has been disbarred by the California State Bar over allegations he violated codes of business and professional conduct in a single client matter, according to a recent decision.
Stockton attorney attorney disbarred following allegations of misconduct in personal injury case
Stockton attorney Robert Glen V. Campbell has been disbarred by the California State Bar following five counts of professional conduct and business code violations in a single client matter, in which he did not appear at trial to contest, according to a recent decision.
L.A. fabric company accuses garment vendors of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles fabric company is suing garment vendors, alleging copyright infringement.
U.S. government alleges 2 companies breached contract
SACRAMENTO — The U.S. government is suing California and Maryland companies, alleging breach of contract and an unpaid debt of $280,000.
U.S. labor secretary accuses California benefits plan provider of violating ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. labor secretary is suing a California benefits plan provider, alleging discrimination, retaliation and violation of the Employee Income Retirement Security Act.
Policy holder accuses North America Life of violating ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO — A policy holder is suing North America Life, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Photographer accuses publishing company of copyright infringement
SAN FRANCISCO — A Napa photographer is suing a publishing company, alleging copyright infringement.
Employee alleges pornography business violated wage laws
SAN FRANCISCO — An Oakland man is suing a New York-based pornography business, alleging unpaid wages, violation of state law, and violation of workers compensation acts.
California Supreme Court remands case involving license plate readers
SAN FRANCISCO -- The California Supreme Court has largely upheld but remanded, the American Civil Liberties Union's license plate reader data request case.
New York attorney disbarred following bank larceny conviction
New York attorney Richard Leo Denman has been disbarred by the California State Bar following a conviction on a misdemeanor charge of bank larceny, according to a recent decision.
Customer accuses Ford of breach of warranty
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County woman is suing Ford, alleging breach of warranty.
2 Dollar Tree employees allege unfair business practices
SAN FRANCISCO — Two employees have filed a class action lawsuit against Dollar Tree, alleging breach of contract and unfair business practices.
Policy holder alleges insurance firm violated ERISA
Individual accuses Standard Insurance Company of violation of ERISASAN FRANCISCO — An individual is suing Standard Insurance Company, an insurance firm, citing alleged breach of contract.Joshua Opoku filed a complaint on July 13, in the U.S.