News from March 2018
California court upholds $30 million judgment against Russian businessman
A California appeals court has upheld a Russian court’s $30 million judgment against a businessman who fled the country to seek political asylum in the United States.
Nana's Cookie Co. alleges NanaJoes name likely to confuse consumers
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego-based cookie company alleges a San Francisco granola maker is unlawfully using its marks.
Liminex alleged to have infringed Kajeet patents in GoGuardian products
LOS ANGELES – A Virginia company alleges that an El Segundo software developer has infringed its patents with some of its products.
Consumer claims Cap & Tee Factory has barriers that restrict access to disabled persons
SAN DIEGO – An El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego business is alleged to have barriers that restrict access to its amenities to consumers with disabilities.
Class action suit advances against Google, Huawei
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Tech giants Google and Huawei were dealt a significant blow as a federal district judge in California has dismissed a motion to abandon the proceedings of a class action lawsuit against the two companies for the widespread “bootlooping” controversy with the popular Nexus 6P cell phone.
Class action appeal approved against Bank of America
SAN FRANCISCO -- A U.S. Ninth District Court of Appeal justice has upturned a class action certification appeal brought by a major bank.
Identity theft victim wins nearly $120,000 in FDCPA case; lawyer takes big cut
LOS ANGELES — A federal district judge has ordered that the defendants in a case pertaining to the unlawful collection of debts levied against a victim of identity theft is to award $118,204 to the plaintiff.
Customer accuses Equifax of violating FCRA
SACRAMENTO — An customer is suing a national credit reporting company, alleging violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Consumer accuses Chase Bank of violating FDCPA
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County woman is suing Chase Bank, alleging violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
Consumer accuses collection company of violating TCPA
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County man has filed a class action lawsuit against Allianceone Receivables Management Inc., alleging violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Former employee alleges mortgage company violated FLSA
SAN DIEGO — A former employee is suing a mortgage company, alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Store clerk alleges Dollar Tree failed to pay proper wages
LOS ANGELES — A store clerk is suing Dollar Tree, alleging unpaid wages.
Appeals court upholds ruling to dismiss copyright suit against Nike
SAN FRANCISCO -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has upheld a decision to dismiss a photographer’s copyright infringement allegations against Nike Inc.
Inspector blames San Francisco engineering firm for injuries
SAN FRANCISCO — An inspector for the Municipal Transportation Agency (MUNI) is suing a San Francisco engineering business, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Renovator alleges construction business owes $21,000
SAN FRANCISCO — A renovation business is suing construction services, alleging breach of contract.
Motorist blames another driver for crash
SAN FRANCISCO — A San Francisco motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence caused a cdrash that injured the plaintiff.
Ice ages, the atmosphere and what Trump thinks: Climate change judge questions it all
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A federal judge has big questions regarding global warming for the private lawyers pushing lawsuits on behalf of California cities and counties – and about how President Donald Trump feels about blaming the energy industry for climate change.
Patient accuses Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital of improper care
SAN DIEGO — A patient is suing a major San Francisco hospital, alleging negligence and breach of duty.
Customer accuses Wal-Mart of false advertising
SAN FRANCISCO — A customer has filed a class action lawsuit against Wal-Mart, alleging false advertisement and unjust enrichment.
Man tries again at lawsuit alleging Synthes' surgical implant was defective
A Johnson & Johnson-owned company will face another lawsuit over a defective surgical implant device used to assist in the repair of broken bones after a man has amended his lawsuit, naming the company as the defendant responsible for his injuries nearly three years after the lawsuit began.