Our client Kayla C. purchased a used Certified Pre-Owned (“CPO”) 2011 BMW X1 SUV, which was advertised as better than new with an extended warranty. She knew something was wrong when the steering wheel felt rough and the engine started making a terrible rattling sound within the first week of her ownership. Kayla immediately brought…

Juan G. bought a used 2012 Dodge Durango to be his family’s vehicle for everyday driving. Just under two months after purchase, the problems started. Juan brought in the Durango for repair nine times in less than three years to FCA dealerships, complaining of everything from oil leaks to dangerous and unsafe loss of power…

Our client Ricardo C. purchased a 2011 Dodge Durango to be his family’s primary vehicle. The Durango was equipped with a Totally Integrated Power Module (“TIPM”). Ricardo purchased the 2011 Durango, relying on FCA’s promises that the vehicle was safe and reliable. Within the first year of ownership, issues began. Over the next seven years,…

Our clients Joe R. and his son Joe R., Jr. purchased a 2014 BMW 428i to be Joe, Jr.’s primary vehicle. Within four months of purchase, the vehicle started manifesting serious engine defects like shaking, rough idle, and the fuel gauge malfunctioning. Within the first year of ownership, Joe, Jr. contacted BMW twice and asked…

The Top 10 Trademark Rulings Of 2017 (modified from original) By Bill Donahue Law360, New York (December 12, 2017, 4:45 PM EST) — From Cheerios box trade dress to generic “googling” to a blockbuster U.S. Supreme Court decision, 2017 was another bumper year for major rulings in trademark law. Here are the 10 you need to…

Our client Dominic T. purchased a 2013 Dodge Durango to be his family’s primary vehicle. Their family, including Dominic, his wife, and five kids, planned to use the Durango for everyday errands as well as driving around the state for the kids’ sporting events.  Within six months, the Durango developed serious issues, including dangerous and unsafe…

Our client Angel R. purchased a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee to be the primary family vehicle for his wife and young kids to run errands and drive to school and the kids’ activities. After less than two years of ownership, the Grand Cherokee developed various serious issues, most tied to the Totally Integrated Power Module…

PRESS RELEASE San Diego, Calif. – May 23, 2012 – On Monday, May 21, 2012, New York businessman David Elliott filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona against Google Inc. to cancel the “google” trademark (CV-12-1072-PHX-NHB). In this classic David versus Goliath clash, Mr. Elliott claims that the…

On April 11, 2012, the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit (which includes California) issued another employer friendly decision. In Samper v. Providence St. Vincent (9th Cir. 10-35811 4/11/12), the limits of an employer’s attendance policy were tested under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The question asked was HOW ESSENTIAL IS SHOWING UP FOR…

It is becoming commonplace for California employees to be employed by out-of-state employers. In some situations, the out-of-state employer will take advantage of the more employer friendly laws of the non-California venue and require the employee to sign non-compete agreements which may be enforceable under the laws of the non-California state. So the question in…