U.S. Judge Lucy Koh granted an injunction request against sales of the Galaxy Nexus phone, handing the iPhone maker its second legal victory against Samsung in a week.
TORTS - Shammas v. Does
COMPLAINT - A defamation complaint has been filed against authors of anonymous posting on website falsely claiming to offer plaintiff’s sexual services to members of Al Qaeda. (Super. Ct. Cal.)
CONSUMER PROTECTION – Cyphert v. Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.
COMPLAINT – This putative class action claims Scotts sold bird seed that it knew contained toxic levels of pesticides Storcide II and Actellic 5E. The lead plaintiffs fed the toxic bird food to 100 birds in their aviary. Within 24 hours, 92 birds were dead. Plaintiffs’ claims include breach of express and implied warranties, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment. (S.D. Cal.)
CRIMINAL PRACTICE - Mackey v. Hoffman
OPINION - Attorney LeRue Grim neglected to notify defendant of right to appeal and deadline, due to non-payment; District Court should determine if attorney’s action constituted abandonment of defendant, and if so, allow appeal. (9th Cir.)
The network is in talks with cast members of the popular show to end a legal dispute over merchandising, an agreement that could have ramifications for how TV actors are compensated.
Stockton, California, became the largest city to file for bankruptcy in U.S. history after years of fiscal mismanagement.
A federal judge backed Apple's request to stop Samsung from selling its Galaxy tablet in the U.S., giving Apple a significant win in the global smartphone and tablet patent wars.
Lenny Dykstra entered a plea agreement with federal prosecutors who accused him of defrauding creditors by declaring bankruptcy and then looting his $18 million mansion.
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