Lawsuits
Movie theaters can't be sued for sharing customer purchase info via Facebook
A federal appeals panel said lawyers can't use a federal law regulating video rental and streaming providers to pursue movie theater chains for allegedly improperly sharing customer information with Facebook.
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Appeals court: Apple OK to fire actor from TV series for refusing Covid vax
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Google to pay $100M to settle AdWords class action; Lawyers could get $33M
Google will pay $100 million to settle a class action dating back to 2011, which accused the company of misleading advertisers about the location targeting of their ads and click discounts. Plaintiffs' lawyers are expected to claim up to a third of the funds
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Environmentalists can block San Diego Co. from easing 'vehicle-miles-travelled' rules to boost housing
A state appeals court agreed San Diego County didn't present enough evidence to support its decisions to exempt certain 'infill' or 'small' housing developments from onerous, costly 'climate change' driven transportation studies when building new homes
Law professor says California Attorney General Rob Bonta's decision to join with environmental activists to sue ExxonMobil over its Advanced Plastics Recycling programs is "Orwellian," defying both the rule of law and the Constitution.
Gaming company files pretrial motion to restrict mentions of its China ties during trial against Google
Epic Games, the developer behind Fortnite and several other renowned online games, has initiated legal action against tech behemoth Google, alleging that the latter is unjustly monopolizing Android app distribution. The gaming company's lawsuit comes with a pretrial motion to limit mentions of Epic's second largest shareholder being based in China during the trial scheduled for Nov. 6 start, said Epic Games.
The State Bar of California's Board of Trustees has initiated a new phase governance
The State Bar of California's Board of Trustees recently announced significant changes and decisions during its latest meeting. Brandon Stallings has been appointed as the new Board Chair, with José Cisneros assuming the role of Vice Chair and Mary Huser joining as a new Trustee. Stallings emphasized the organization's commitment to transparency and accountability.
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Plaintiff Alleges Food Chain Misled Customers with Undisclosed Surcharge
A class action lawsuit has been filed against ProperFood, LLC by Jonathan Rubin for allegedly imposing an undisclosed surcharge on customer purchases without proper disclosure as required by law.
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Plaintiff alleges former employer Health Link discriminated based on pregnancy
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Health Link alleging discrimination following her pregnancy announcement.
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Plaintiff alleges Sonoma County residents' negligence led to dog attack
A Sonoma County building inspector has filed a lawsuit claiming severe injuries after being attacked by a dog while on duty at a residence in Rohnert Park.
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Plaintiff (insurance company) blames Defendant (roofing company) for Negligence Leading to Fire Damage
A significant lawsuit has been filed by West American Insurance Company against Westco Roofing Company over alleged negligence leading to a damaging fire incident in San Francisco.
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Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against City Over Dangerous Sidewalk Conditions
Vanessa Jackson has filed a lawsuit against multiple parties including the City and County of San Francisco after sustaining injuries from tripping over an uneven sidewalk segment on Valencia Street last year.
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Plaintiffs accuse former partner Larue Perkins of fraud and mismanagement
A legal dispute has erupted within a family over alleged fraud and mismanagement concerning valuable real estate assets tied to a longstanding family partnership agreement dating back decades ago now under scrutiny amid claims brought forth...
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Plaintiff injured worker sues California Department Of Transportation (Caltrans) over workplace negligence
An accident involving improper equipment use at a Caltrans facility has led James Kehoe to file a lawsuit against the department for negligence resulting in severe injury.
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Plaintiff alleges PG&E Corporation's Negligence Led to Severe Injury
A Massachusetts resident has filed a lawsuit against PG&E Corporation and others for negligence after suffering severe injuries from tripping over an uneven sidewalk cover in San Francisco.
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GrubMarket accuses former managers of misappropriation and unfair competition
In a detailed legal battle unfolding in San Francisco's Superior Court, GrubMarket accuses two former managers of stealing trade secrets to launch a rival business venture.
Movie theaters can't be sued for sharing customer purchase info via Facebook
A federal appeals panel said lawyers can't use a federal law regulating video rental and streaming providers to pursue movie theater chains for allegedly improperly sharing customer information with Facebook.
Appeals court: Apple OK to fire actor from TV series for refusing Covid vax
Actor Brent Sexton had sued Apple Studios over the decision to withdraw their offer to cast him as former President Andrew Johnson in the TV series, "Manhunt," concerning the pursuit of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth. The court said Sexton's lawsuit was an illegal attempt to punish Apple for its "speech" about vaccines.
Google to pay $100M to settle AdWords class action; Lawyers could get $33M
Google will pay $100 million to settle a class action dating back to 2011, which accused the company of misleading advertisers about the location targeting of their ads and click discounts. Plaintiffs' lawyers are expected to claim up to a third of the funds
KCRA 3 Capitol correspondent on major insurer exits: Insurance commissioner 'has assurances they will come back' with new reforms
Ashley Zavala, a California Capitol correspondent for KCRA 3, said that Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has received assurances from several major insurance companies about their return to the state under his new reform efforts.
Parents can't sue pricey Sonoma County private school for failing to disclose past sex abuse of students
A state appeals panel has tossed class action vs Sonoma Academy for allegedly keeping secret sexual abuse and other misconduct committed by three staffers from 2004-2020, as the court found parents and students suffered no harm from the non-disclosure
'Middle finger to SCOTUS': Appeals court says ammo magazines aren't 'arms,' so CA ban stands
The liberal majority on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said California's ban on "large capacity magazines" used in semiautomatic weapons doesn't violate the Second Amendment, because the magazines are just "boxes." Other judges said the decision "butchered" the 2A and defied the Supreme Court
Judge enters another order blocking CA from enforcing law over young user online privacy
A group advocating for tech companies said the ruling represents a victory for free online speech, as the law would essentially force social media and other online companies to serve as "censors," enforcing the state's content standards online
Penn trucking company signs onto petition to challenge California 'Clean Cars' standards
A petition has been filed to challenge a waiver granted by the EPA in the final days of the Biden administration to allow California to proceed with its so-called 'Advanced Clean Cars' emission standards. Those standards automatically control vehicles in many other states
Rocklin schools appeal ruling ordering them to revoke parental trans notification policy
Rocklin Unified School District has asked a CA appeals court to undo a ruling from the public employees labor board that directed them to rescind a policy requiring staff to notify parents if their child asks to be known by a different gender. The board said the district needed to first negotiate with the teachers union
Lawsuit: Fresno schools run academic help programs that discriminate vs non-black students
The lawsuit from the Californians for Equal Rights Foundation is the latest challenging alleged racially discriminatory government programs in the state. The lawsuit asserts Fresno Unified School District is spending $12M per year to operate academic programs open only to black students
American Tort Reform Association president: ‘significant campaign contributions’ from California attorneys ‘raise concerns about the potential influence on legislative and judicial decisions’
Sherman "Tiger" Joyce, president of the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA), expressed concerns about a new report that analyzes California trial attorneys' campaign contributions. The report suggests these contributions may have potential influence on legislative and judicial decisions. Joyce voiced his concerns in a press release dated March 19.
'Not Election Week:' CA law giving mail ballots a week after Election Day to arrive is illegal, lawsuit says
San Diego U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa has joined with Judicial Watch to challenge California's election law, which requires election officials to count all ballots received by mail up to a week after Election Day. He argues it violates constitutional rights of candidates and voters and violates federal law which establishes an official Election Day
Business groups express relief as Newsom signs PAGA reforms into law
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed newly passed legislation that aims to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), which business groups have long criticized as a vehicle for rampant lawsuit abuse that offers little in the way of worker protections.
California extends 'take-home' asbestos liability to case of brother who lived elsewhere
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A California Supreme Court decision limiting “take-home” asbestos liability to people who live in the same house doesn’t preclude a man from suing over claims he was exposed to asbestos when visiting at his brother’s house.
Closing arguments heard in man’s lawsuit over toxic baby powder; Verdict delayed
In a Northern California trial to decide if Johnson & Johnson baby powder caused a man's mesothelioma a jury verdict in the six-week-long case has been delayed
Plaintiff alleges former employer Health Link discriminated based on pregnancy
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Health Link alleging discrimination following her pregnancy announcement.
EPA can't make SF pay big fines for overall quality of SF Bay due to wastewater flow
The U.S. Supreme Court said the U.S. EPA exceeded their authority under the Clean Water Act in imposing so-called "end results" standards on San Francisco wastewater discharges, effectively making the city pay many millions or even billions of dollars in penalties for poor water quality in the Bay
State-required insurance costs drive up Uber fares, taking 32% per ride
Uber has announced that rising state-mandated insurance costs are impacting ride affordability, with 32% of each rider's fare in December 2024 allocated to these expenses.
Claremont attorney faces suspension, probation following overturned embezzlement, grand theft conviction
SAN FRANCISCO – Longtime Claremont attorney Louis Julian White faces suspension and probation following an Aug. 8 California Supreme Court order and his overturned conviction last year on embezzlement and grand theft charges, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.