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Homeowner says Atwater officials harassed her while trying to perform appraisal
SACRAMENTO - Sandra Lee Rahn filed a federal lawsuit on December 2 in the Eastern District Court of California against the City of Atwater, Atwater Police Department, Chief of Police Michael Salvador and Officer Evan Pitney for unreasonable force, violation of the Bane Act, assault and breach of covenant of quiet enjoyment.
San Francisco BART, officers sued for allegedly beating man
SAN FRANCISCO - William Bolanos filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 19 in the District of Northern California against the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART), Officer Darnell Bussey and Officer Carlos Dazhan for violation of civil rights.
National group sues California over new law requiring diversity on company's boards
The National Center for Public Policy Research filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 22 in the District Court of Eastern California against Shirley N.
Homeless sue Monterey County as it tries to clear out campsites
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Pajaro/Watsonville Homeless Union, Monike Ilene Tone as President of the Pajaro River Homeless Community in Monterey County and homeless individuals encamped along the Pajaro River filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 17 in the Northern District of California against Monterey County, its water resources agency, its sheriff's department and Sheriff Stephen Bernal.
Butte County sued over death at jail
SACRAMENTO - Joyce Syers, as successor in interest for Sherman Herbert Silva, deceased, filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 15 in the Eastern District of California against the County of Butte and Sheriff' Korey L. Honea for damages for wrongful death.
Marin City Subway sued for not being wheelchair-accessible
SAN FRANCISCO -- Brian Whitaker filed a federal complaint on November 11 in the Northern District of California against Marin City Subway, LLC for violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act.
City of Hayward, officers sued over fatal shooting of man
SAN FRANCISCO -- Caleb Smith, Tamoshia Mason, K.S. and Tiffiany Trammell, as individuals and as co-successors-in-Interest to decedent Caleb Smith Jr., filed a federal complaint on October 30 in the Northern District of California against the City of Hayward and police officers Michael Miller, Christopher Suozzo and Dynaton Tran for wrongful death and excessive force.
Job applicant in wheelchair sues Walgreens over alleged rescinded job offer
SAN FRANCISCO - Anderson Stokes filed a federal complaint on November 1 in the Northern District of California against Walgreens Co. for alleged disability discrimination.
San Jose sued after woman allegedly abused, falsely charged with prostitution on way to birthday party
SAN JOSE -- Bryanna Berry filed a federal complaint on October 29 in the Northern District of California against the City of San Jose, Officer Lindsay Parodi and Does 1-25 for excessive force, unlawful detention, false arrest, Malicious Prosecution, violation of the First Amendment and Monell Claim.
Woman sues Modesto police department after son is shot and killed
SACRAMENTO - Darlene Ruiz, individually and as co-successor-in-interest for Trevor R. Seever, deceased, filed a federal complaint on October 22 in the Eastern District of California against the City of Modesto, its police department, former chief Galen Carroll and former officer Joseph Lamantia.
Man sues after thumb is amputated by circular saw
SACRAMENTO - Russell Latta filed a federal complaint on October 26 in the Eastern District of California against Ryobi Technologies, Inc, One World Technologies, Inc. d/b/a Techtronic Industries Power Equipment and Home Depot U.S.A. for negligence, strict product liability and breach of implied warranty of merchantability.
Lawsuit says golf clubs were defective and blinded man in accident
SACRAMENTO - Joseph Aguinaldo filed a complaint on Aug. 4 in Sacramento County Superior Court against Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., Thomas Ziebart and Does 1-100 for negligence and strict products liability.
Target sued for not honoring doctor's orders during COVID-19
SACRAMENTO - Trevon Malik Crofton filed a federal complaint on October 26 in the Eastern District of California against Target Corporation for discrimination in violation of the California Family Rights Act, among many other claims.
Kombucha called Health-Ade sued for not aiding health
Brandon Johnson-Jack and Michael Xavier, on behalf of themselves, all others similarly situated, and the general public, filed a federal class-action complaint on October 7 in the U.S.
City of Sacramento, officer sued for detainment of minor
SACRAMENTO - Angel Totton, as guardian of minor child K.T., filed a federal complaint on October 11 in the Eastern District of California against the City of Sacramento and a police officer for excessive force, unlawful seizure, unlawful search, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress and indemnification.
City and County of San Francisco sued for death of inmate
SAN FRANCISCO - B.R., by and through his guardian ad litem, Makenzie Russell, individually and as successor-in-interest to Brian Alexander Russell, filed a federal complaint on October 13 in the Northern District of California against the City and County of San Francisco for deliberate indifference and familial loss, violation of the Bane Act, negligence and wrongful death.
Child sues for murder of father while in prison, says guards allowed it
SACRAMENTO -- D.G., a minor, by and through her guardian ad litem Maria Sara Camargo, and the Estate of Luis Giovanny Aguilar, deceased, filed a complaint on October 11 in the Eastern District of California against unknown defendants for excessive force, deliberate indifference, negligence resulting in wrongful death, substantive due process - loss of parent/child relationship and wrongful death.
Doctors and nurses employed by Kaiser Permanente sue over vaccine mandate
OAKLAND - United KP Freedom Alliance and several individuals filed a federal complaint on October 7 in the Northern District of California against Kaiser Permanente over its vaccine mandate.
Cyclist alleges excessive force at Sacramento State during water break
SACRAMENTO - Francisco Munoz filed a federal complaint on September 17 in the Eastern District of California against the Board of Trustees of the California Stata University, Sacramento State Police Department, Mark Iwasa, Vincent Burton, Douglas Nguyen and Does 1-5 for retaliation, false arrest and excessive force.
Alameda County sued over alleged police brutality
OAKLAND - JoLynn McCabe filed a federal complaint on September 17 in the Northern District of California against Alameda County and Does 1-25 for excessive force, battery and negligence.