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San Francisco City Attorney says alleged nepotism over $1.2M cybersecurity contract will not be tolerated
Two Department of Public Health employees have been accused of directing a $1.2 million contract toward family members.
Paradise families sue Pacific Gas and Electric Company for fires; attorney alleges company knew of dangers
A group of 35 families filed a lawsuit against the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) alleging that the 153,000-acre Camp Fire in Paradise is the fault of the energy company, with the families' attorney claiming that the company knew of elevated risks just ahead of the fire.
Attorney says reduction in Monsanto damages is a legal requirement
The San Francisco Superior Court recently reduced the awards in a case against Monsanto by $200 million, amid the plaintiff's allegations that he contracted cancer from being exposed to the company's weedkiller.
Lawsuits against Tehama County Sherriff's Office over shooting have become a 'political matter,' attorney says
RED BLUFF – A year after a shooting took the lives of five Tehama County residents, lawsuits have been filed against the Tehama County Sheriff's Office over allegations that the police did not take the necessary actions to prevent the shooting from taking place.
Tehama County Sheriff's Office accused of failing to take necessary action to prevent shooting deaths, attorney says
A year after a gunman took the lives of five residents of Tehama County, a number of civil rights lawsuits have been filed against the Tehama County Sheriff's Office, all of which allege that law enforcement did not take the necessary precautions to prevent the crime.
Civil Justice Association of California says don't blame electric scooter companies for the negligence of the users
Since the introduction of dockless, electric scooters in the Los Angeles area, there have been numerous complaints about the danger of the scooters as well as lawsuits accusing scooter rental firms of negligence and contributing to civil unrest, but the Civil Justice Association of California believes that the lawsuits are targeting the wrong parties.
Attorney: 'There are no minimum safety standards for scooters right now'
LOS ANGELES – Following the introduction of electric scooters to the Los Angeles area, lawsuits have been plentiful, with plaintiffs alleging that the scooter companies are to blame for damages caused, as well as alleging that the scooters incite civil unrest and more.
California High-Speed Rail Authority settles lawsuit with city of Shafter
SACRAMENTO – California's High-Speed Rail Authority recently settled a lawsuit with the city of Shafter over the alleged lack of efforts from the rail authority to mitigate environmental effects that the route through the city would cause.
Judge reduces punitive damages by nearly $200 million in Roundup case
SAN FRANCISCO – Last week, a California judge greatly reduced the amount of punitive damages awarded in lawsuit against Monsanto by a man who alleged that the use of its herbicide Roundup caused him to contract non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
Los Angeles lawyer says she receives calls daily about scooter injuries
LOS ANGELES – The introduction of electric scooters to the Los Angeles area has left many pedestrians in fear for their safety as multiple individuals have tripped over or been struck by these scooters, in addition to two deaths that occurred as a result of an electric scooter accident in Washington, D.C. and Dallas.
NCAA wrongful death suit involving CTE could impact the sport itself, player rep agency lawyer says
A recent wrongful death lawsuit filed against the NCAA alleging a former linebacker at San Diego State University who went on to play for San Diego Chargers died as a result of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a type of trauma suffered in contact sports, could have implications that go beyond the NCAA, an attorney with an NFL player representation agency said.
Suits involving brain injuries among athletes could be a wake-up call for NCAA, law professor says
The widow of Jeffrey Staggs, a San Diego State linebacker who went on to play for the San Diego Chargers and who died in 2014 when he was 70, recently filed a lawsuit against the NCAA claiming wrongful death of her husband.
Abercrombie settles employees' call-in suit for $9.6 million, but lawyers say laws haven't caught up to technology
SACRAMENTO – Following a dispute between Abercrombie & Fitch and tens of thousands of employees, the clothing retailer will be paying more than $9 million to employees who called into work and argued that it counts as reporting to work.
Apple wins half a billion dollars in damages from Samsung following design patent lawsuit
Apple is suing Samsung after the competitor allegedly infringed on multiple patents which were related to Apple product design.
California legislators seek to reform 'controversial' Private Attorney General Act
SACRAMENTO—The state of California faces challenges following the creation of law which seeks to protect employees from workplace violations committed by employers, while the system makes reform difficult to enact.
Suspicion and threats of increasing legislation loom in the midst of glyphosate debate
SACRAMENTO – A recent article published by Reuters calls into question the safety of glyphosate, a common weed killer, which, up until now, has only been challenged by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
Small business often hurt by serial plaintiffs in ADA violation suits, expert says
LOS ANGELES – Companies throughout California have been suffering due to the occurrence of serial plaintiffs, individuals hired to find violations of requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act, yet these lawsuits are doing little to further the cause of justice and may in fact be hurting the local economies, attorneys say.
Indio, Coachella aren't the only places where code violations can lead to huge legal bills, lawyer says
COACHELLA – A law firm that was contracted to prosecute code violations in Indio and Coachella is alleged to have taken residents to criminal court for small crimes and later billing them weighty prosecution fees.
California bill would extend time period employees can file harassment complaint
An amendment to California Government Code may stand to extend the statute of limitations that allows an employee to make a California Fair Employment and Housing Act claim from one year to three years.
Experts: Alameda County jury's $17M compensatory damages verdict in talc case may skew future awards
Although it's not the largest award in a talc lawsuit, experts say the recent award of more than $22 million from a California jury to the family of a deceased paint-maker threatens to skew awards for future talc-asbestos lawsuits.