News from April 2019
RICO allegations against Google over alleged misappropriate of trade secrets dismissed
SAN JOSE – A federal judge sided with Google in a trade secrets lawsuit.
April 3: Alameda County Superior Court docket for other employment cases
The following other employment-related cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on April 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on April 3: Geneva Bouchet vs Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Geneva Bouchet against Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant, Buffalo Wild Wings Inc., Gerrod Gomez, Katherine Mott and Michael Rouse on April 3: 'Complaint-Other Employment Filed'
Court activity on April 3: David L Lara vs Agco Corp.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by David L Lara against Agco Corp. on April 3.
Court activity on April 3: Linda Golden vs Mike Youneyama
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Linda Golden and Steben Golden against Mike Youneyama, Midori Youneyama, Mike Yoneyama and Midori Yoneyama on April 3: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'
Court activity on April 3: James Vanwinkle vs Medeanalytics Inc.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by James Vanwinkle against Medeanalytics Inc. on April 3: 'Complaint-Wrongful Termination Filed'
April 3: Alameda County Superior Court docket for breach of contract/warranty cases
The following breach of contract/warranty-related cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on April 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Farmacy Beauty didn't counterfeit Arcona's Eye Dew cream, court rules
LOS ANGELES – A federal judge has rejected Arcona’s counterfeit claim regarding its Eye Dew eye cream.
Court activity on April 3: William Hankins vs Kaiser Foundantion Hospitals
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by William Hankins against Kaiser Foundantion Hospitals on April 3: 'Complaint-Wrongful Termination Filed'
April 3: Alameda County Superior Court docket for wrongful termination cases
The following wrongful termination-related cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on April 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 3: Alameda County Superior Court docket for asbestos cases
The following asbestos-related cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on April 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on April 3
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on April 3 in the suits below:
Court activity on April 3: Robert E. Smith vs CBS Corp.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Robert E. Smith and Shirley P. Smith against CBS Corp., Crown Cork & Seal Company Inc., General Electric Company, Hill Brothers Chemical Company, Metalclad Insulation LLC, O.G. Supply Inc., Syd Carpenter Marine Contractor Inc., The Darcoid Company of California and Union Carbide Corp. on April 3: 'Complaint Asbestos Filed'.
Third Roundup trial underway in Oakland; plaintiffs are married couple both with cancer
OAKLAND – The third case in which Monsanto’s Roundup is alleged to have caused cancer got underway at the Oakland, Alameda County Superior Courthouse on March 28. Opening statements of Pilliod v. Monsanto were made just hours before a federal jury found Monsanto liable for $80.5 million across the Bay in San Francisco in the case of Edwin Hardeman v. Monsanto.
Judge denies Finjan's motion for new trial in patent case against Juniper Networks
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently denied a motion for a new trial in a patent infringement action involving Finjan Inc. and Juniper Networks Inc.
Court grants General Motor's motion for summary judgment in dispute with AAA over Gig name
SAN JOSE – A federal judge has weighed in on a trademark infringement dispute between American Automobile Association and GM.
Judge:TechShop must face fraud allegation
OAKLAND – A federal judge has dismissed a wire fraud claim against TechShop but denied a motion to dismiss a fraud claim.
Webinar on intellectual property available for entrepreneurs, business owners
Financial Poise's latest on-demand webinar titled IP-101, sponsored by EisnerAmper, encourages founders and entrepreneurs of blooming businesses to get educated on all things intellectual property.
Working With Experts webinar planned for April 24
The Working With Experts course will soon be available for Financial Poise Webinars' Newbie Litigator School’s Winter/Spring 2019 session. It will take place Wednesday, April 24 from 1-2 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Judge dismisses Crunch 'n Munch trans fat complaint against ConAgra
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal judge agreed to dismiss a class action complaint accusing ConAgra of improperly labeling Crunch ’n Munch.