Lawsuits
Lawyers seek $217M+ fees for work on Google Icognito privacy settlement
The settlement, supposedly worth $5 billion, requires Google to delete billions of data files allegedly collected by Google while allegedly monitoring people's supposedly secret web browsing. But the deal doesn't include any direct payments from Google to consumers on a classwide basis
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SCOTUS appears poised to undo rulings that left cities in 'straitjacket' when addressing homeless encampments
State Court
Pre-trial jail inmates aren't entitled to minimum wage for jail kitchen work, CA Supreme Court says
Federal Court
Privacy class action firms jockey for control of 23andMe data breach claims; Edelson calls for new approach
Data privacy class action firm Edelson P.C. is seeking to control 40 class actions, potentially worth huge money, against 23andMe for allegedly allowing genetic info to be stolen in a data breach. In a new filing, Edelson is asking courts to reconsider how they decide which lawyers should lead
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Second Amendment rights group sues California over restriction on out-of-state residents carrying guns
A gun owners rights advocacy group has filed a federal lawsuit against California’s attorney general in an effort to challenge a state law that is “unconstitutionally restrictive” and offers no avenue for out-of-state residents in California to carry firearms in public.
Despite promising solutions, California officials are poised to use Prop 1 to simply throw $6 billion more at a homelessness problem already massive state spending has yet to solve
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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.
State Court
Dominique Vivian sues California Office of Administrative Hearings for eligibility denial under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act
Dominique Vivian has filed a lawsuit against the California Office of Administrative Hearings and the Golden Gate Regional Center, in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Two.
State Court
Michael Zehner sues David Van Der Voort for breach of property ownership agreement
The court filing involves a lawsuit between Michael Zehner, Aaron Norton, and Patricia Zehner (plaintiffs) and David Van Der Voort and Tommi West (defendants).
State Court
Sutter’s Place sues California Gambling Control Commission for unjust denial of application for more gambling tables
In a lawsuit filed in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Four, Sutter's Place Inc. is appealing against the California Gambling Control Commission.
State Court
Shirley N. Weber sues Vince Fong for violating the Elections Code
Shirley N. Weber, Secretary of State, has filed a lawsuit against Vince Fong and the Superior Court of Sacramento County in the Third Appellate District Court of California (Case ID: C100304) on April 9, 2024.
State Court
A.R. sues The Superior Court of San Joaquin County for violation of the Indian Child Welfare Act
The lawsuit, filed in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Third Appellate District, San Joaquin (Case ID: C098883), on April 8, 2024, involves petitioner A.R., mother of the dependent minor D.S., against The Superior Court of San Joaquin County and San Joaquin County Human Services Agency.
State Court
David Harms sues Supro Corporation for personal injury and loss of consortium due to asbestos exposure
In the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, plaintiffs David Harms and September Faruzzi-Harms have filed a lawsuit against defendants Supro Corporation, CalPortland Company (formerly known as California Portland Cement Company), Newton Enterprises, and Does 1 through 800.
State Court
Quincy Lewis sues Odessa Anne Santos Sanagustin for willful negligence and emotional distress
In the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, Quincy Lewis is suing Odessa Anne Santos Sanagustin for willful negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
State Court
Erin Alig-Dimalanta sues Frankie Augustine Bravo for negligence related to a motor vehicle accident
Erin Alig-Dimalanta has filed a lawsuit against Frankie Augustine Bravo, Bill Gene Lucich, United Landscape Resource Inc., Reno Blanchefield, Amy Scotts and 110 unnamed defendants in the Superior Court of California, San Francisco.
State Court
Hugo Yen sues Emily Wang for breach of fiduciary duty and fraudulent dissolution of their joint venture
The lawsuit, filed by Hugo Yen against Emily Wang, Barbara Shi, and Beaver Health Inc., is currently before the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara under case ID 24CV435262.
Lawyers seek $217M+ fees for work on Google Icognito privacy settlement
The settlement, supposedly worth $5 billion, requires Google to delete billions of data files allegedly collected by Google while allegedly monitoring people's supposedly secret web browsing. But the deal doesn't include any direct payments from Google to consumers on a classwide basis
Judge: Nestle can't melt class action over white chocolate content in TollHouse white baking chips
A San Jose federal judge said a recent decision from a California state appeals court in a virtually identical case against Walmart will require Nestle to work harder to beat the class action accusing the company of misleading consumers
Appeals panel: Investors can go after Genius Brands for over-boosting 'Rainbow Rangers'
A federal appeals panel says a L.A. federal judge wrongly tossed a lawsuit against kids TV producer Genius Brands for misleading investors about the prospects for its show "Rainbow Rangers" and for boosting a report that they could be bought by Disney or Netflix
Wells Fargo accused of allegedly signing customers up for warranty, consumer protection products without consent
The plaintiffs have accused Wells Fargo of violating California's Unfair Competition Law, among other counts.
David's Natural hit with class action alleging PFAS in its toothpastes
The lawsuit asserts the company markets its toothpaste as natural and healthy, while lab testing allegedly revealed the company's products contain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), synthetic chemicals that are slow to break down and allegedly have been linked to health issues.
SCOTUS appears poised to undo rulings that left cities in 'straitjacket' when addressing homeless encampments
Precise contours on the eventual ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court remain cloudy, but oral arguments revealed the court's conservative majority will most likely overturn rulings from the Ninth Circuit that critics said essentially created a constitutional right for the homeless to camp in parks and other public spaces
Insurance Information Institute CEO: 'there are multimillions of dark money investor dollars' behind lawsuits
Sean Kevelighan, CEO of the Insurance Information Institute (III), stated that "there are multimillions of dark money investor dollars" fueling litigation that ultimately escalates insurance costs for consumers. This assertion was made in a press release dated Feb. 27.
Governor restricts legal challenges to L.A. development in push for more housing
Gov. Gavin Newsom is streamlining a major mixed-use development near Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles to speed the building of housing and urban infrastructure, using new state laws aimed at reducing environmental litigation.
The Utility Reform Network calls for relief for California ratepayers
The Utility Reform Network (TURN) has raised concerns about the financial burden on California's ratepayers, who are grappling with "record-breaking bills" that are allegedly pushing families into poverty and homelessness. The organization points out that Californians are dealing with escalating costs for basic necessities such as housing, food, utilities, and insurance.
Tenderloin residents, biz sue SF city hall, say city abandoned their streets to crime, homeless, drugs
The plaintiffs have asked a federal court to order the city and county of San Francisco to end an unwritten policy to "contain" criminal activity in the Tenderloin, which they say has created a drug-filled, unsanitary, violent and unlivable neighborhood, violating their constitutional rights
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.
California election authorities can't bump Fong from race to replace McCarthy in Congress, appeals panel says
A California state appeals court has ruled California Secretary of State Shirley Weber misinterpreted the state's election laws in attempting to block Republican State Assemblyman Vince Fong from the ballot in the contest to replace former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
No-injury lawsuits raise costs for struggling low-income Californians
The cost of living in Sunnyvale significantly surpasses both the statewide and nationwide averages. Low-income families are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet, with a surge in "frivolous" lawsuits in the state contributing to soaring prices.
Jury decides Johnson & Johnson negligent in causing man’s mesothelioma in Northern California trial, awards $18.8 million
An Alameda County jury on Tuesday decided that Johnson & Johnson baby powder caused a man's deadly mesothelioma and awarded $18.8 million in damages for negligence and failure to warn
Plaintiff attorneys go after Johnson & Johnson product safety officer claims of asbestos-free powder
In a trial to decide if asbestos in Johnson & Johnson baby powder caused a man’s mesothelioma, plaintiff attorneys challenged a J&J safety officer’s claims that the powder was clean
Michael Zehner sues David Van Der Voort for breach of property ownership agreement
The court filing involves a lawsuit between Michael Zehner, Aaron Norton, and Patricia Zehner (plaintiffs) and David Van Der Voort and Tommi West (defendants).
Second Amendment rights group sues California over restriction on out-of-state residents carrying guns
A gun owners rights advocacy group has filed a federal lawsuit against California’s attorney general in an effort to challenge a state law that is “unconstitutionally restrictive” and offers no avenue for out-of-state residents in California to carry firearms in public.
Placer County can't use political speech law to ditch retaliation lawsuit from demoted ex-interim D.A.
Ex-Placer County Interim D.A. Jennifer Miszkewycz claimed was demoted in retaliation for cooperating with an Attorney General's investigation of a county board member
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.