Civil Justice Association Of California
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Federal judge dismisses amended complaint in COVID-19 liability case
A federal judge has dismissed a case filed by the wife of a millwork employee who claimed she contracted COVID-19 as a result of her husband’s workplace. -
Civil justice group issues list of 2021 California ‘Triple Threat’ legislation
The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) has released a list of Triple Threat bills (link) pending before the state Legislature, an effort to make people aware of bills that will expand opportunities for frivolous litigation while increasing costs for consumers. -
California school district facing lawsuit over COVID-19 vaccination directive
A recent federal lawsuit challenges the COVID-19 vaccination policies issued by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), even as teachers' unions made inoculations for educators a key component of their willingness to return to in-person instruction. -
Court decision in COVID-19 liability case raises questions about extending safe harbor protections to California businesses
A federal court’s dismissal of a lawsuit alleging a wife’s COVID-19 was due to her husband’s workplace could become precedent for similar claims, reinforcing the new litigation landscape arising from the pandemic. -
Proposed legislation would provide lawsuit immunity for businesses that comply with COVID-19 health regulations
Proposed legislation in California would give businesses immunity from COVID-19 lawsuits as long as they comply with all state and local health laws, regulations and protocols. -
New scorecard rates legislators’ efforts to instill fairness in California’s civil justice system
The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) has released a first-time scorecard that gauges lawmakers’ recent work to foster parity and balance in the state’s civil court procedures, evaluating actions on key bills concerning liability expansions, frivolous litigation, reform, and other policy. -
California Supreme Court issues decision on time frame for applying ‘ABC’ worker classification test
The California Supreme Court recently ruled that the “ABC test” arising from its 2018 Dynamex decision applies retroactively to wage order cases, adding another layer of law to review in worker classification litigation. -
New law limits chance to remedy before enforcement; ‘Expanded compliance hurdles open up businesses to more litigation’
With voters’ passage of Proposition 24, a new law which will expand consumer data regulation, businesses now have another set of safeguard measures to implement or risk facing civil suits for non-compliance. -
New California pay reporting law could lead to unintended consequences
While a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on the Sept. 30 deadline is designed to address pay disparity, it has raised concerns about using insufficient wage data that could possibly find fault where none exists. -
Award for support of civil justice issues given to Senators Chang, Glazer
The California Civil Justice Association (CJAC) has awarded its first annual Civil Justice Gavel award to two state lawmakers whose work exemplifies leadership in the area of legal reform. -
Strict liability proposal could have stifling effect on California commerce; ‘Higher burden on small businesses and consumers’
With COVID-19 pandemic losses bearing down on businesses, a new bill that would expand strict product liability to internet commerce is opposed by industry groups who say it will drive up costs and stifle economic growth. -
California Chamber argues COVID-inspired employee-leave bill will hurt small businesses
SACRAMENTO — The California Chamber of Commerce calls a new Senate bill a job-killer, saying it will harm small businesses, according to a press release issued by the Chamber. -
Not time for more data regulation, civil justice group says; 'Will only exacerbate the substantial compliance and litigation burden'
As California works through the COVID-19 economic crisis, an initiative newly qualified for the November ballot could open up a wave of litigation against businesses still trying to comply with a similar law that took effect this year. -
Class action alleges lack of COVID-19 prevention measures results in public nuisance
With labor law complaints including COVID-19 claims increasing, a recent case also states the employer created a public nuisance by allegedly failing to provide enough safety measures to prevent spread of the virus. -
New False Claims Act measure would benefit plaintiffs’ lawyers, not state revenues, opponents say
A bill that would include private plaintiffs’ attorneys in tax enforcement actions passed the California Assembly last week, a move that opponents say would add to the state’s budget crisis and lead to costs that cause more businesses to shut down or move out of California. -
Efforts to adopt liability protections amid COVID-19 continue at state and federal levels
With lawmakers on Capitol Hill hopeful that the next relief package including liability protections for businesses can be passed by July 4, several coalitions have been advocating for comparable legislation at the state level. -
State seeks court order to mandate Uber, Lyft drivers as employees; CJAC says it will worsen unemployment
Civil Justice Association foresees lawsuit against Uber and Lyft will further COVID-19 unemployment rather than reverse it -
Businesses seek legal protections as COVID-19 pandemic progresses
As businesses operate amid the COVID-19 pandemic, leading industry organizations want federal guidelines and legal protections in place that would limit their liability in coronavirus-related litigation. -
Business groups look to Newsom to address litigation concerns amid pandemic
A coalition of business groups has written to Gov. Gavin Newsom seeking expanded protections from civil litigation for companies providing essential services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Businesses seek privacy law enforcement delay citing COVID-19 concerns
As the deadline nears for enforcement of the state’s sweeping new privacy law, a coalition of professional organizations has asked the California Attorney General’s office to delay enforcement due to unforeseen complications caused by COVID-19.