News from May 2018
NL Industries settles lead paint case for $60 million; Ballot initiative on track with signature support
Organizers of a ballot initiative aimed at stopping lead paint manufacturers from facing financial liability for legacy use of the product have filed enough signatures ahead of the July deadline.
Symantec securities owner alleges false statements in document led to inflated prices
LOS ANGELES – A man alleges he was damaged when he purchased securities of a cybersecurity solution company at artificially inflated prices.
East Side Union School District student alleges district failed to prevent bullying, abuse from other students
SAN JOSE – A Piedmont Hills High School student and her parents filed a legal complaint against a classmate, a teacher, the school district and its principal after the student alleged she suffered bullying and sexual abuse on and off school grounds.
MacBook owners allege butterfly switch keyboards are defective
LOS ANGELES – Three Apple Inc. users filed a class action lawsuit against Apple Inc. alleging the company knowingly sold defective keyboards on MacBooks.
Former OpenSpend COO alleges company has not issued stock certificates
SAN FRANCISCO – A former chief operating officer of OpenSpend alleges the company refused to provide his stock certificates after his termination.
Woman seeks more than $150,000 after falling at Hawaii Home Depot store
SAN DIEGO – A Carlsbad woman alleges she was injured at a home improvement store in Hawaii because of a metal rail in the cart area.
Xifin Inc. alleges it is owed more than $700,000 from Texas company
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego health care information technology company alleges it was not paid for services it provided to a Texas company.
Former 7-Eleven filed consultant alleges age, race were factors in her termination
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego woman alleges that her age, African-American race and disability were factors in her termination.
The Burnt Tortilla alleged to have failed to maintain parking space for patrons with disabilities
LOS ANGELES – A wheelchair user alleges a Gardena restaurant denied him full and equal access because it failed to maintain the parking space designated for persons with disabilities.
Alien Vape mark owner alleges Alien Visions is infringing his mark
LOS ANGELES – A Lancaster business is alleged to have infringed on a Northridge man's trademark for electronic cigarette products.
Patron alleges Redondo Beach restaurant is not ADA compliant
LOS ANGELES – A Redondo Beach restaurant is alleged to not have compliant parking spaces and restrooms for persons with disabilities.
Jitrade alleges designs were used without permission
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles corporation alleges two of its textile designs were used without permission.
Text messages from Wish.com alleged to have invaded woman's privacy
SAN DIEGO – A consumer alleges Wish.com sent her unsolicited text messages and invaded her privacy.
Oregon business alleges Land Rover it purchased has defects
SAN DIEGO – An Oregon company alleges a vehicle it purchased in San Diego was delivered with defects.
Wheelchair user files discrimination suit against Hot Dog Bar
SAN DIEGO – A wheelchair user alleges a San Francisco restaurant did not have seating he could use on the patio.
Licensed Slayer merchandise distributor seeks order against 'unlicensed peddlers' at concerts
SAN DIEGO – The licensed distributor for merchandise for the band Slayer is seeking to stop the sales of unauthorized, bootleg merchandise at concerts on the band's current U.S. tour.
Receivables Billing International alleged to have failed to disclose it recorded calls
SAN DIEGO – A consumer alleges a debt collector failed to tell her that calls were being recorded.
Dodge Charger owners allege vehicle developed defects while still under warranty
SAN FRANCISCO – A Los Angeles County couple alleges a vehicle they purchased developed defects while still under warranty.
Attorney, ARI Law allege lawyer violated rules of professional conduct
SAN FRANCISCO – A California attorney is alleged to have represented another party in a legal matter and created a conflict of interest.
Consumers claim drug Abilify caused compulsive behaviors
SAN FRANCISCO – Several individuals allege a prescription drug caused them to engage in compulsive behaviors.