Federal Court
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.
Lawsuits
Judge: Nestle can't melt class action over white chocolate content in TollHouse white baking chips
Federal Court
SCOTUS: CA appeal court wrong to block man from suing El Dorado County over $23K 'traffic fees' for one house
Campaigns & Elections
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
Lawsuits
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
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
From WV Record
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
Jameal M. Mosley sues The Superior Court of Sacramento County and The People for denial of motion to suppress evidence
In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Third Appellate District, Jameal M. Mosley has filed a petition against The Superior Court of Sacramento County and The People, under court case ID C099530 on April 5, 2024.
State Court
Br.C. sues Be.C. for a domestic violence restraining order
In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Third Appellate District, a case has been filed by plaintiff Br.C. against defendant Be.C., identified as case number C097015.
State Court
Meghan Silva sues Medic Ambulance Service for violating labor laws and the EAESPA
In the case of Meghan Silva et al. v. Medic Ambulance Service, Inc., filed in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division One, under case ID A167098 on April 4th, 2024, plaintiff Meghan Silva has alleged that Medic Ambulance Service violated labor laws by requiring employees to remain on call during their rest breaks.
Federal Court
Shrinking Crocs lawsuit will move forward
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has again allowed a class action lawsuit alleging Crocs shoes shrink to step forward.
State Court
Neptune Management Corp. sues Cemetery and Funeral Bureau for violation of Business and Professions Code section 7735
In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Third Appellate District, Neptune Management Corp. has filed an appeal against Cemetery and Funeral Bureau.
State Court
Move Eden Housing, Richard Ryon, and Thomas Ramos sue City of Livermore and Marie Weber for denial of referendum petition processing
The lawsuit involving Move Eden Housing, Richard Ryon, and Thomas Ramos (plaintiffs) against the City of Livermore and Livermore City Clerk Marie Weber (defendants) was filed in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Five.
State Court
Mitchell Engineering sues W. Bradley Electric Inc. and DeHaro Ramirez Group for unauthorized dismissal of cross-complaint
The lawsuit filed in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Five, under case ID A167137 on February 28, 2024, involves W. Bradley Electric Inc., DeHaro Ramirez Group as cross-defendants and respondents against Mitchell Engineering as a cross-complainant and appellant.
State Court
Public Guardian of Contra Costa County sues K.Y. for establishing a conservatorship under the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act
In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Four, a case was filed on March 20, 2024.
State Court
Safety-Kleen sues Department of Toxic Substances Control for unjust violation scores
Safety-Kleen of California, Inc. (Safety-Kleen) has filed an appeal against the Department of Toxic Substances Control (the Department) in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Three.
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
Class action takes on Zyn, alleges Philip Morris is targeting youth
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - The popular nicotine product ZYN is at the center of a new class action lawsuit against its maker, Philip Morris.
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.
Class action: Pathways shorted teachers OT pay, other alleged labor law violations
Pathways Travel, a California-based corporation, is facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly failing to pay its teachers overtime wages.
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
Realtors to pay $418M to end home seller commission class action; Big changes coming to home sale process
Lawyers who brought the lawsuits could be in for a big payday, as well, potentially claiming $140 million from the deal, plus $69 million from earlier settlements with large real estate brokerages facing similar claims of alleged collusion to boost real estate agent commissions
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
Br.C. sues Be.C. for a domestic violence restraining order
In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Third Appellate District, a case has been filed by plaintiff Br.C. against defendant Be.C., identified as case number C097015.
SCOTUS: CA appeal court wrong to block man from suing El Dorado County over $23K 'traffic fees' for one house
The U.S. Supreme Court took to task the California Third District Court of Appeals for ruling that the Fifth Amendment's prohibition on property takings doesn't apply to permit fee schemes enacted by legislatures, like the El Dorado County Board.
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.