News from September 2017
Government alleges delinquent student loan recipient owes more than $100,000
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. government is suing a student loan recipient, alleging breach of contract in owing more than $100,000.
Proposition 65 receives oversight hearing
California Assemblyman Bill Quirk (D-Hayward) recently convened a panel of experts to take about Proposition 65 at an environmental safety and toxic materials (ESTM) oversight hearing that also touched upon new changes to the 30-year law that are slated to take effect in 2018.
Menlo Park company accused of violating TCPA
SAN FRANCISCO — A New York man is suing a California company, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Software company accuses California competitor of copyright infringement
SAN FRANCISCO — A San Francisco software company is suing a California business, alleging copyright infringement.
Government alleges debtor owes more than $15,000
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. government is suing a California woman, alleging breach of contract in owing more than $15,000.
9 employees allege baking company failed to pay proper wages
SAN JOSE — Nine employees are suing a baking business, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Movie production company accused of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County business is suing a Connecticut movie production company, alleging copyright infringement.
State senator defends 'no' vote on California gender pay gap bill
California Sen. Pat Bates (R- Laguna-Nigel) stands by her no vote on the Gender Pay Gap Transparency Act bill that recently passed an approbations committee.
Government alleges promissory note holder owes more than $20,000
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. government is suing a promissory note holder, alleging breach of contract and owing more than $20,000.
North America Life accused of violating ERISA
LOS ANGELES — A policy holder is suing North America Life, alleging breach of contract and violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Bakersfield attorney disbarred following allegations of misappropriating nearly $1 million
Bakersfield attorney Heather June Christiansen Stanley has been disbarred by the California State Bar following allegations that in 2013 she misappropriated nearly $1 million that she was supposed to hold in trust on behalf of a client, according to a recent decision.
Santa Monica photographer accuses competitor of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Santa Monica photographer is suing a competitor, alleging copyright infringement.
Recording artist accuses Los Angeles business of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A recording artist and director is suing a Los Angeles business, alleging copyright infringement.
Policy holder accuses Cigna of violating ERISA
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County woman is suing Cigna Life, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Air passenger blames government for lost watch
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles woman is suing the United States, alleging violation of civil rights and violation of federal law.
Customer alleges Wells Fargo violated telephone privacy statute
SAN FRANCISCO — A San Mateo County man is suing Wells Fargo, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Customer accuses Ford of breach of warranty
SAN FRANCISCO — A San Mateo County woman is suing Ford, alleging warranty violations and unfair competition.
Fire service technician alleges employer failed to pay proper overtime
SAN JOSE — A San Jose man has filed a class action lawsuit against his employer, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Volkswagen files motion to dismiss 4 appeals in 2.0 liter TDI settlement
SAN FRANCISCO – Volkswagen has submitted a motion to dismiss four of the 10 appeals against it relating to the 2.0-liter Consumer Class Action Settlement Agreement and Release.
Hospital alleges plan administrator violated ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO — A hospital is suing a Salinas woman, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.