A selected summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the past week.

Beach Boy Sues Liquor Company: Michael Love of Santa Barbara, who sang with the Beach Boys, sued Michigan-based Hiram Walker Inc., alleging that the liquor company unlawfully used his picture and name on a poster for its Kokomo tropical liquor last spring. Love, who wrote and recorded the song “Kokomo” in 1988, had been negotiating a deal to perform with his band, Endless Summer Beach Band, for a Hiram Walker promotional, but talks broke down last January over numerous changes in the promotion. Love contends in his suit that he refused to authorize the company to use his name or likeness without prior approval and that he forbade use of his picture or signature in any campaign that would imply endorsement of the liquor. The suit seeks at least $720,000 in damages. A Hiram Walker spokesman said company lawyers were reviewing the suit and there was no immediate comment. (Case No. 91-1036. Filed Feb. 26.)