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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

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Woman Alleges Negligence by Medical Center During Painful Labor

By Northern California Record |
Amanda Herrera has filed a lawsuit against Sutter Roseville Medical Center and Dr. Ahmed Uddin for alleged medical malpractice during her labor in August 2023 that led to severe complications requiring ongoing treatment.

Daily Journal Recognizes Lynne Hermle and Erin Connell as Top Employment Lawyers

By The Northern California Record |
Partners Erin Connell and Lynne Hermle, members of Orrick’s labor and employment practice, have been named to the Daily Journal’s annual list of California’s Top Employment Lawyers.

$115M Oracle privacy class action settlement gets initial OK; Lawyers could get $28.75M

By Jonathan Bilyk |
A San Francisco federal judge has given preliminary approval to a deal to settle claims Oracle acted as a data broker, gathering information about its users without their consent and selling the data to third parties to target ads

Motorist Alleges Negligence Against Driver Following Highway Collision

By Northern California Record |
Arath Gutierrez has filed a lawsuit against Sin Yee Chung following a severe car accident on Highway 101 near Palo Alto. The complaint alleges negligence resulting in serious injuries and seeks damages exceeding $25,000.

Patient Alleges Medical Negligence Against Folsom Surgery Center Following Unauthorized Procedure

By Northern California Record |
Amber Clarkson has filed a lawsuit against Folsom Surgery Center alleging severe medical negligence after an unauthorized procedure during a routine surgery caused significant health issues. The case highlights accusations of failure to obtain informed consent among other claims.

Plaintiffs Allege Home Inspection Firm Concealed Major Structural Defects

By Northern California Record |
A Sacramento couple has filed a lawsuit against a local home inspection company alleging professional negligence after discovering undisclosed structural defects in their newly purchased home. The plaintiffs are seeking compensatory damages totaling $53,565.76 for necessary repairs.

Plaintiff Alleges Aura Health Enabled Third Parties To Intercept Sensitive User Data

By Northern California Record |
A new class action lawsuit filed by Stacy Penning accuses Aura Health of allowing third parties like Meta Platforms and Mixpanel to intercept sensitive user data through its website and mobile app without consent. The suit seeks both injunctive relief and monetary damages for affected users under the California Invasion of Privacy Act.

Tennessee Couple Sues Airbnb for Negligence After Vacation Injury

By Northern California Record |
A Tennessee couple has filed a lawsuit against Airbnb alleging negligence after an incident at a rental property in El Salvador left one spouse severely injured. They seek damages for medical expenses and loss of consortium among other claims.

12 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Listed in 2024 Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under - U.S. Edition

By The Northern California Record |
12 shareholders from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been listed in the 2024 Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under – U.S. edition.

Appeals court: California law letting sex abuse victims sue school districts over decades old claims is constitutional

By Scott Holland |
School districts say the law could threaten public school districts, which are tasked with educating millions of children in California, with financially devastating lawsuits and insolvency over decades-old legal claims.

Tenants Sue Landlords Over Severe Living Conditions in SF Apartment

By Northern California Record |
Yuliya and Svetlana Chepurko have filed a lawsuit against their landlords alleging severe habitability issues at their San Francisco apartment including toxic mold infestations and harassment. They seek damages for emotional distress among other claims in what promises to be a significant tenant rights case.

Plaintiff accuses Hipcamp of negligence over zipline injury

By Northern California Record |
Howard Hong has filed a lawsuit against Hipcamp and two individuals after suffering severe injuries from a zipline accident at a rental property in California. The suit alleges negligence and seeks damages for medical expenses, lost earnings, and other related costs.

Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Hilton Hotels Over Bedbug Infestation

By Northern California Record |
Nikka Freeman and Alicia Freeman have filed a lawsuit against Hilton Hotels Corporation and associated entities following a severe bedbug infestation during their stay at a Hampton Inn in Morgan Hill, California. The plaintiffs allege negligence among other charges and seek various forms of relief including damages for physical and emotional injuries.

Married Couple Sues Major Retailer Over Defective Product Causing Severe Injuries

By Northern California Record |
Maria Corey alleges that a defective abdominal muscle toning belt purchased from Costco caused her severe burn injuries. Alongside her husband David Corey, they have filed a lawsuit seeking damages for negligence against Costco Wholesale Corporation along with two other companies involved in manufacturing and distributing the product.

Mother Sues Ford Motor Company Over Fatal Vehicle Defects

By Northern California Record |
A Texas mother has filed a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company and Tiffany Motor Company following her son's tragic death in a rollover accident involving a defective vehicle. The suit alleges negligence in manufacturing and selling an unsafe car with critical design flaws leading to catastrophic injuries.

Former Employees Sue County Over COVID-19 Policy Violations

By Northern California Record |
Three former employees have sued the County of Sonoma over alleged violations related to COVID-19 vaccination policies under the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA). They argue their terminations violated privacy laws but faced setbacks due to procedural issues with government claim deadlines.

Former Romantic Partner Sues Over Property Ownership Dispute

By Northern California Record |
Mark E. King has successfully sued Corinne Lalanne over a disputed property ownership claim resulting from their past relationship. The court ruled in favor of partitioning their jointly owned real estate equally despite conflicting testimonies about their original agreement.

Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Property Owners After Dog Attack

By Northern California Record |
Nur Marc Atash has filed a lawsuit against Danny & Aida Living Trust along with its trustees following a brutal dog attack on August 27th last year. The suit alleges negligence and strict liability while seeking damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress.

Plaintiff Alleges Breach of Contract Against Surgical Group

By Northern California Record |
WUWTA Inc., a marketing service provider for medical practices based in San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against M. Matin Surgical And Dental Group Inc., alleging breach of contract among other claims including fraud and defamation.

Environmental group persuades appeals court to force Fresno to try again with its development plan

By John O'Brien |
A California appeals court has found plenty of problems with a Fresno economic development plan for future growth that activists say improperly downgraded concerns over greenhouse gas emissions and decreased groundwater levels.