News from September 2017
Food, beverage vendor accused of breach of contract
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles man is suing a food and beverage vendor, alleging breach of contract.
California software corporation accuses Connecticut competitor of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Long Beach software business is suing a Connecticut competitor, alleging copyright infringement.
Customer accuses fitness business of violating EFTA
LOS ANGELES — A San Bernadino County man has filed a class action lawsuit against a physical fitness business, alleging violation of the Electronic Funds Transfer Act.
L.A. fabric business accuses California competitor of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles fabrics business is suing Anaheim garment vendors, alleging copyright infringement.
Gem design business accuses jewelry company of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles gem design business is suing California competitors, alleging copyright infringement.
Debt collector accused of violating federal law
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles man is suing a debt collector, alleging misrepresentation in debt collection and violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Nurse alleges health care staffing business failed to pay proper wages
LOS ANGELES — A Mississippi nurse has filed a class action lawsuit against health care employers, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Fabric company accuses garment vendors of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles apparel company is suing garment vendors, alleging copyright infringement.
Capital One accused of violating FDCPA, TCPA
LOS ANGELES — A California woman is suing Capital One Bank, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Policy holder alleges Lincoln Insurance violated ERISA
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County man is suing Lincoln Insurance, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
State bar court dismisses disciplinary matter against Oakland attorney
Disciplinary claims against Oakland attorney Peter Yeu Lee Chao, charged with presenting an unwarranted claim and maintaining an unjust action during a protracted civil litigation, have been dismissed, according to a recent California State Bar filing.
State bar opposes L.A. attorney's relief from suspension
Los Angeles attorney Drago Charles Baric will remain under suspension based on an Aug. 3 California State Bar's recommendation to the California Supreme Court order after finding he had not been rehabilitated following disciplines handed down nearly six years ago.
Lawyer: Split decision in TCPA case involving Lakers leaves room for more litigation
SAN FRANCISCO — Violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) should automatically be considered invasions of privacy, leaving corporate defendants and not insurers to shoulder hefty defense costs, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has ruled.
Policy holder alleges Prudential violated ERISA
LOS ANGELES — A policy holder is suing Prudential Insurance, alleging breach of contract and violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Security guard alleges violation of wage laws
SAN JOSE — A Santa Clara man is suing a California business, alleging unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law, violation of workers compensation acts and wrongful termination.
Pipe trade labor groups allege construction company violated ERISA
LOS ANGELES — Pipe trade labor groups are suing an Arizona construction company, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Insurance agent accuses Met Life of violating ERISA
SACRAMENTO — A California woman is suing Met Lie, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Labor groups accuse California company of violating ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO — Labor groups are suing a California concrete business, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Roofers labor group alleges employer violated ERISA
SAN JOSE — A roofers labor group is suing employers, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
National Abortion Federation wins contempt sanction award of nearly $200,000
SAN FRANCISCO -The National Abortion Federation (NAF) has been granted a civil contempt sanction award of nearly $200,000.