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Plaintiff alleges former employer W.L. Gore & Associates violated California labor laws
A former employee has taken legal action against W.L. Gore & Associates for allegedly breaching multiple labor laws in California related to unpaid wages and inadequate working conditions under PAGA guidelines
Former Employee Alleges Accounting Firm Breached Contract Over Unpaid Wages
In a lawsuit filed on January 7, 2025, Brian Gryder accuses his former employer Morris + D'Angelo CPAs of breaching their contract by failing to pay agreed-upon wages and violating several California labor laws.
Plaintiff accuses Milpitas resident of Defamation and Privacy Invasion
A Milpitas resident has filed a lawsuit against another local individual for alleged defamation and invasion of privacy involving false statements shared publicly and privately about her character and business dealings abroad.
Public Hospital Accused of Medical Malpractice by Injured Patient
A patient has filed a lawsuit against Santa Clara Valley Medical Center claiming severe injuries due to alleged negligence during treatment involving an IV drip.
Home Depot accused by former employee Monica Lujan of wage violations
Monica Lujan has filed a class-action lawsuit against Home Depot USA Inc., alleging multiple wage violations including failure to pay minimum wages and overtime compensation.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Advanced Drainage Systems Violated Wage Laws
Arnulfo Lopez has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Advanced Drainage Systems for alleged violations of California labor laws related to unpaid wages and inadequate break times among others.
Former Employee Alleges Banksia Landscape Inc Violated Multiple Labor Laws
Alfredo Mendoza has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Banksia Landscape Inc., alleging numerous labor law violations including failure to provide proper wages and rest periods as mandated by law.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Forge-Vidovich Motel Limited Partnership discriminated against pregnant employee
Alicia Gutierrez has filed a lawsuit against Forge-Vidovich Motel Limited Partnership for alleged pregnancy discrimination during her employment as a housekeeper.
PAGA lawsuits vs employers keep rising in CA, helping to fuel big class action payouts nationwide
A new report from defense law firm Duane Morris said class action settlements again totaled more than $40B in 2024, with attorneys raking in many of those billions for themselves in fees. In California, much of the action was driven by thousands of "representative" lawsuits vs employers under the PAGA law
ILR: California's $72 billion tort costs strain households
California's tort costs amount to $72 billion, or $5,429 per household.
Attorney General Bonta Urges Biden Administration to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants from Certain Countries with Dangerous Conditions
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with 14 attorneys general, urged the Biden Administration to extend the temporary protected status (TPS) designation for all 17 countries currently designated – or at minimum extend it for the seven countries for which the designation ends within six months.
Palisades, Eaton wildfires spawning lawsuits vs LADWP, SoCal Edison; Many more expected
Investigations could take months or years, but trial lawyers have rushed into court on behalf of the Pacific Palisades and Eaton wildfire victims. The suits accused LA Dept of Water & Power of failing to provide enough water and accused Southern California Edison of causing the blazes. Many more lawsuits are expected to be filed
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Property Owner Over Dog Attack
Sergio Hernandez Valencia has filed a lawsuit against Daniel Stephen Pare following a dog attack on May 29, 2024.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Driver Following Serious Collision
In a legal battle stemming from a severe car crash on US-101 in San Francisco County last year, Mehmet Akyuz has filed a lawsuit against Christian Gonzalez and others alleging negligence leading to personal injury and financial loss.
Plaintiffs Allege Rideshare Giant Negligence Led to Sexual Assaults
Two women have filed a lawsuit against ridesharing giant Lyft in San Francisco's Superior Court alleging negligence led to their sexual assaults by drivers using the platform.
Parents Allege Medical Negligence Against University Hospital in Child's Death
A family is suing The Regents of the University of California along with associated medical staff for alleged negligence leading to their child's tragic death after birth complications were mishandled.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer City Violated Religious Rights Over Vaccine Mandate
Dolores Meehan has taken legal action against her former employer, alleging violations related to religious accommodation regarding Covid-19 vaccine mandates.
Federal appeals court won't revisit decision upholding CA 'sensitive place' gun carry ban
Dissenting judges warned the decision rested on strained legal reasoning, likely in defiance of the U.S. Supreme Court's holdings on Second Amendment rights and could tee up review and the risk of a loss before the Supreme Court
Plaintiff injured visitor sues Linda Mar Rehabilitation for Negligence after Dog Attack
In a dramatic legal filing on December 27th in San Francisco's Superior Court, Ross Nadel accuses Linda Mar Rehabilitation of negligence following a vicious dog attack on their premises earlier this year.
Plaintiffs Accuse Retail Giant Target Corporation of Assault Amid Shopping Trip
Two individuals have taken legal action against Target Corporation following an alleged assault by store employees during a shopping trip in San Francisco.