News from September 2017
Government alleges debtor owes nearly $4,000
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. government is suing a Los Angeles man, alleging breach of contract and an unpaid debt.
U.S. government alleges debtor owes more than $4,000
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. government is suing a debtor, alleging she owes more than $4,000.
Comb designer accuses competitors of trademark infringement
LOS ANGELES — Japanese and California beauty products designers are suing competitors, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition.
Nutritional ingredients business accuses competitors of patent infringement
SAN DIEGO — A California nutritional ingredients business is suing competitors, alleging patent infringement.
Aerial photographer accuses competitors of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A California aerial photographer is suing competitors, alleging copyright infringement.
Policy holder accuses Prudential of violating ERISA
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A Santa Clara County woman is suing Prudential Insurance, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Lender alleges Fresno County customers owes more than $60,000
FRESNO — A financial company is suing Fresno County borrowers, alleging breach of contract involving the purchase of a tractor.
Consumer accuses software app business of violating phone privacy law
LOS ANGELES — A California man has filed a class action lawsuit against a software app business, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Fireman's Insurance accuses plumbing supply distributor of product liability
FRESNO — Fireman's Insurance is suing a plumbing supply distributor, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent property damage, liability, negligence and product liability.
Mother alleges Credit One Bank made illegal phone calls to 11-year-old child
SACRAMENTO — An 11-year-old child, through its mother, is suing Credit One Bank, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
California company accuses tractor business of breach of warranty
FRESNO — A Santa Ana company is suing a tractor distributor, alleging breach of implied warranty, breach of warranty, liability, negligence and negligent misrepresentation.
Employee accuses Fresno business of sexual discrimination
FRESNO — An employee is suing a Fresno company, alleging discrimination, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, retaliation, sexual discrimination and sexual harassment.
Consumer accuses California solar panel corporation of violating state law
LOS ANGELES — A Santa Barbara County woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a California solar panel company, alleging unfair competition and violation of state law.
Policy holder accuses North America Life 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.
Recordings owner accuses Florida company of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A New York producer of sound recordings is suing a Florida company, alleging copyright infringement.
Exotic danger alleges employer failed to pay fair wages
SAN FRANCISCO — An exotic dancer is suing her San Francisco employers, alleging retaliation, unpaid wages, violation of workers compensation acts and wrongful termination.
La Jolla attorney disbarred following misconduct allegations
La Jolla attorney Amy Lauren McDonald has been disbarred by the California State Bar over allegations involving three counts of misconduct in a single client matter, none of which she contested, according to a recent decision.
Nevada attorney disbarred following misconduct allegations
Nevada attorney Mary Lynn Wyatt has been disbarred by the California State Bar over allegations involving 16 counts of misconduct in two client matters, none of which she contested, according to a recent decision.
El Dorado Hills attorney disbarred by default over 11 counts of misconduct
El Dorado Hills attorney Reginald Arthur Dunn has been disbarred by the California State Bar over 11 counts of professional conduct and business code violations in two client matters, according to a recent decision.
Appeals court grants injunction against San Francisco's sugary drinks ad requirements
SAN FRANCISCO – A California appellate court has found that advertising requirements set out by the city of San Francisco concerning sugar-sweetened beverages is unconstitutional, and has granted a preliminary injunction to the ordinance’s opponents.