The suit seeks a permanent injunction barring Showtime and the other defendants from using the title "Californication" for the show, damages and restitution and disgorgement of all profits derived by the defendants.

In July 2007, Kapinos told reporters at a Television Critics Association press tour in Beverly Hills that he first heard the term in reference to Oregon.

"Apparently in the \'70s there were bumper stickers that said \'Don\'t Californicate Oregon,\' because Californians were coming up there, and I just thought it was a great, great title for this show," said Kapinos.