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Business trade group asks governor to stop PAGA litigation during COVID-19 crisis
As the coronavirus threat has led to a wave of business closures across California, a trade organization is calling on the governor to put a halt to PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) lawsuits. -
PAGA litigation expected to accelerate in wake of California Supreme Court ruling
A new California Supreme Court decision will usher in more lawsuits against businesses under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) without really bringing more benefits to aggrieved employees, according to those familiar with PAGA litigation. -
Superior Court of California for San Francisco County: Actions Taken on Dec. 30
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activity on Dec. 30 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Anastasha Barba vs GPS Services Inc. on Dec. 30
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Anastasha Barba against GPS Services Inc., Old Nave (Apparel) LLC, Old Navy Holdings LLC, Old Navy LLC, The Gap Inc. and other unnamed defendants on Dec. 30. -
CJAC president: California's poor Judicial Hellholes ranking comes at 'no surprise'
WASHINGTON – The American Tort Reform Association (ATRF) earlier last week released its annual Judicial Hellholes report with the state of California placing as the second-worst legal climate in the nation following the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. -
California still a top ‘judicial hellhole’ according to annual ATRF report
WASHINGTON – The American Tort Reform Association (ATRF) released its annual Judicial Hellholes report this week with the state of California once again placing among the worst legal climates in the nation at number two, following only the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. -
McDonald’s settles lengthy wage dispute suit, agrees to pay $26 million
LOS ANGELES – McDonald’s has agreed to pay a $26 million settlement after a long battle with its California cooks and cashiers who alleged that the fast-food chain failed to properly pay them for their work and work expenses. -
Superior Court of California for San Francisco County: Actions Taken on Nov. 12
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activity on Nov. 12 in the suits below: -
Case activity for James Andrews vs GPS Services Inc. on Nov. 12
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activities in the suit brought by James Andrews against GPS Services Inc., Old Navy Apparel LLC, Old Navy Holding LLC, Old Navy LLC, The Gap Inc. and other unnamed defendants on Nov. 12. -
CJAC president: Time for lawmakers to realize 'unintended consequences' of PAGA
SAN JOSE – Last month, Santa Clara Superior Court Judge Thomas E. Kuhnle approved a $12 million settlement against Safeway for failing to provide seats to more than 30,000 store cashiers. -
CELC counsel discusses PAGA reform in wake of $12 million Safeway settlement
SAN JOSE – Santa Clara Superior Court Judge Thomas E. Kuhnle approved a $12 million settlement late October against Safeway for failing to provide seats to more than 30,000 store cashiers. -
CALA exec discusses PAGA lawsuits in wake of county supervisor's op-ed calling for reform
SACRAMENTO – Stanislaus County Supervisor Kristin Olsen recently wrote an op-ed published in The Modesto Bee issuing a warning that businesses within her county are spending millions to settle Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) lawsuits, taking away money that would be well-spent elsewhere within the community and making it more difficult to be a business owner in the state. -
Family Business Association of California director: Legislature 'not interested' in meaningful PAGA reform
SACRAMENTO – Stanislaus County Supervisor Kristin Olsen recently issued a warning that businesses within her county are spending millions to settle Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) lawsuits in an op-ed that was published in the Modesto Bee. -
Employment Law Council attorney: PAGA is 'worst piece of legislation' ever to be signed by governor
SACRAMENTO – Some employer attorneys say Private Attorneys General Act lawsuits will increase due to the provisions of the recently signed Senate Bill 142. -
CALChamber exec: PAGA lawsuits have 'been a concern for the business community for years'
SACRAMENTO – Stanislaus County Supervisor Kristin Olsen issued a warning in a recent op-ed in The Modesto Bee explaining that businesses in her county have spent millions settling Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) lawsuits, taking away money that would be better spent in other places that serve more purpose. -
Court activity on Sept. 11: Max Michel vs Citibank, N.A.
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Max Michel against Citibank, N.A. on Sept. 11: 'Declaration Of David Pogrel Iso Plaintiffs Unopposed Motion For A Filed Re: Pproval Of Private Attorneys General Act (paga) S'. -
California NFIB director: State's poor ranking on Lawsuit Climate Survey 'comes as no surprise'
SACRAMENTO – According to the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform’s 2019 Lawsuit Climate Survey, California is ranked 48th, and tthe legal environment may become more perilous for businesses as more progressive legislation continues to be introduced, an industry leader says. -
CJAC responds to poor legal climate ranking in poll, cites 'shakedown lawsuits'
SACRAMENTO – California recently ranked 48th in the country in an annual lawsuit climate poll, sliding down two spots from a year ago and adding to the long, growing list of economic troubles facing the state. -
State's poor lawsuit climate ranking largely due to meritless litigation, PAGA and Prop 65, CALA director says
SACRAMENTO – The state of California can add to its already long list of growing economic problems as the Golden State was recently ranked 48th in the nation in a lawsuit climate survey, dropping two spots from a year ago. -
State ranks 48th for lawsuit climate, CMTA exec says 'litigious environment makes it difficult' for manufacturing
SACRAMENTO – The state of California recently ranked 48th in the nation in an annual lawsuit climate poll, falling two spots from a year ago, reflective of tensions felt by business investors.