News from September 2017
Policy holder accuses Prudential of violating ERISA
LOS ANGELES — A policy holder is suing Prudential Insurance, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
California jewelry company accuses Virginia diamond, gem business of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A California jewelry company is suing a Virginia diamond and gem and diamond business, alleging copyright infringement and unfair competition.
Consumer alleges health care plan manager violated phone privacy statutes
SAN FRANCISCO — An Illinois man has filed a class action lawsuit against an Oakland health plan manager, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Medical group worker alleges employer failed to pay overtime
SAN FRANCISCO — A California woman filed a class action lawsuit against an Oakland medical group, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Policy holder accuses North American 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.
Glendale attorney disbarred following allegations of skimming genocide victims' settlement
Glendale attorney Rita Mahdessian, part of a husband-and-wife legal team accused of skimming $1 million from settlements of unpaid life insurance policies of Armenian Genocide victims, has been disbarred by the California State Bar, according to a recent decision.
L.A. attorney disbarred following multiple counts of misconduct
Los Angeles attorney Francesca Angela de la Flor, admitted to the bar more than 40 years ago, has been disbarred by the California State Bar after being found culpable of multiple counts of misconduct, according to a recent decision.
L.A. attorney disbarred following admission to serious misconduct
Los Angeles attorney Andrew James Stern, who has practiced for more than 45 years, has been disbarred by the California State Bar after admitting to eight counts of serious misconduct, according to a recent decision.
Policy holder alleges Met Life violated ERISA
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County woman is suing Met Life, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Two city workers accuse Azusa of failing to pay overtime
LOS ANGELES — Two city employees have filed a class action lawsuit against the city of Azusa, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Ice tea company accuses competitor of trademark infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Santa Barbara ice tea company is suing a competitor, alleging unfair competition.
Employee accuses Buffalo Wild Wings of failure to pay overtime
LOS ANGELES — A California man has filed a class action lawsuit against Buffalo Wild WIngs, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
California business accuses Groupon of trademark infringement
LOS ANGELES — A California business is suing Groupon Inc. and Global Phoenix Computer Technologies Solutions Inc., alleging copyright infringement and unfair competition.
Financial business accused of violating phone privacy laws
LOS ANGELES — A Nevada man is suing a California financial business, alleging invasion of privacy and violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Los Angeles fabrics business accuses California garment vendors of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles fabrics business is suing garment vendors, alleging copyright infringement.
Construction business owner alleges California company owes more than $90,000
SAN FRANCISCO — An Alameda County construction business owner is suing a California corporation, alleging breach of contract.
Labor groups accuse California construction business of violating ERISA
SAN FRANCISCO — Labor groups are suing a California construction company, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Savings Act.
Bill to enhance subpoena power of city attorneys draws more opposition
The California Chamber of Commerce and the Civil Justice Association of California are among the local organizations that have banded together to oppose a bill that would grant city attorneys the power to subpoena before formally filing suit.
California business alleges defendants owe $50,000
SACRAMENTO — A California business is suing customers, alleging alleged breach of contract in failing to pay $50,000.
Aviation worker accuses employer of failing to pay overtime
SAN FRANCISCO — An employee has filed a class action lawsuit against an aviation business, alleging unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of workers compensation acts.