The Northern California Record News
California Tax Topics & GWE on October 4, 2024
Native American Law attorney Kenneth Parsons will speak during the 24th Annual California Indian Law Conference taking place in Temecula, California.
Judge blocks Newsom's new 'anti-parody' law, says it 'has no place' under First Amend
A Sacramento federal judge entered a preliminary injunction sought by online content creator known as Mr. Reagan, whose video of Kamala Harris reportedly triggered Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats to pass the new law, allegedly to combat online "deepfakes" which could deceive voters
Benesch Partner Meegan Brooks Named to Daily Journal’s 2024 “Top 40 Under 40” List
Benesch is pleased to announce that Meegan Brooks, a partner in the firm’s Retail & E-Commerce Practice Group, has been named one of the Daily Journal’s 2024 “Top 40 Under 40” lawyers.
Jones Day partner Kelsey Israel-Trummel named to Daily Journal Top 40 Under 40 list
Jones Day’s Kelsey Israel-Trummel was named to the Daily Journal Top 40 Under 40 list for 2024 which celebrates the achievements of lawyers under the age of forty.
Judge tosses class action vs Musk, Tesla over 'full self-driving' car tech claims
A San Francisco federal judge parked, for now, a class action lawsuit accusing Elon Musk and his electric car company, Tesla, of allegedly misleading investors and the public about the autonomous abilities of Tesla vehicles. The judge said the statements amounted to "puffery" or "forward-looking" projections
Clark Hill Secures Summary Judgment in Wrongful Death Products Case
Matthew Marshall, Seta Sarabekian, Andre Karchemsky, and Michael Masto obtained summary judgment for an international tire and wheel manufacturing client in two related cases arising from a catastrophic workplace incident at the Port of Los Angeles involving a container handler that was improperly equipped with the client’s multi-piece wheel.
Sheppard Mullin Welcomes Labor And Employment Partner Zach Hutton In San Francisco
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Zach P. Hutton has joined the firm’s Labor and Employment practice group in San Francisco.
Tamalpais H.S. on hook for $10M owed to student sexually abused by tennis coach Burgos
A state appellate court justice agreed with his colleagues that the Tamalpais school district should owe the former student for abuse he suffered at the hands of his ex-tennis coach in 2003. But the justice said the school can't be on the hook for the full verdict, while the abuser would owe nothing
Plaintiff Alleges Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group Engaged in Discrimination
Jassmere Jordan has filed a lawsuit against Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group alleging severe workplace discrimination based on multiple protected categories including disability and pregnancy. The case highlights accusations ranging from failure to provide reasonable accommodation to wrongful termination.
Security Guard Sues Property Management Trio Over Negligence Leading to Injuries
Carlos Jimenez has filed a lawsuit against three companies for negligence after slipping on a liquid substance while working as a security guard at 600 California Street in San Francisco. The suit seeks compensation for medical expenses and lost wages among other damages.
San Francisco Investor Alleges Fraud Against Cannabis Promoters
Krista Lee has filed a lawsuit against four individuals alleging they fraudulently solicited her $1.5 million investment into a cannabis cultivation venture under false pretenses. The case highlights alleged misuse of funds meant for business development towards personal expenses by the defendants.
Restaurant Accused of Deceptive Pricing Practices
A new lawsuit targets Asclepius Beverage Company for allegedly adding undisclosed fees to customer bills at their restaurant Pie Punks in San Francisco. The plaintiff seeks damages and injunctions against these practices under multiple California consumer protection laws.
Family Members Sue Partnership Over Property Title Dispute
In a significant legal move, multiple generations of a prominent family have filed a lawsuit seeking to resolve long-standing title issues on a historic San Francisco property they've owned since 1936. The plaintiffs aim to establish clear ownership as tenants-in-common among current trustees rather than under an outdated partnership structure.
Plaintiff alleges former employer U.S.HealthWorks violated Fair Credit Reporting Act
Catrina R.Rodriguez has filed a class action lawsuit against her former employer U.S.HealthWorks Inc., claiming they obtained her consumer report without proper notice in violation of FCRA regulations.The case focuses on whether she had sufficient knowledge about this background check at time of employment application.
Plaintiffs Sue Former Employer Over Alleged Labor Violations
Former employees Marylourdes Hormigas and Joe Castro have taken legal action against Apartment Management Consultants for multiple labor code violations including unpaid wages and overtime compensation. The case hinges on whether they retain standing to pursue broader claims on behalf of other employees after their individual grievances were sent to arbitration.
Employees Sue Sodexo Over Disputed Arbitration Agreements
A recent legal battle has emerged as two employees accuse Sodexo of failing to secure proper consent for arbitration agreements during their onboarding process. Plaintiffs Chanel Gordon and Matthew Sanchez seek relief under labor laws as they challenge discrepancies in electronic signature records presented by their employer.
Landlords Allege Tenant Created Invalid Lease Extension Agreement
Najib and Nadim Batshon are embroiled in a legal battle with their tenant Rangoon Ruby Investment over an unsigned lease addendum granting extended tenancy rights. Despite claims they never agreed to such terms or received necessary documentation initially, both lower courts have ruled against them citing lack of credibility and legal principles favoring incorporation by reference within contracts.
Volkswagen Faces Legal Challenge Over Data Breach Settlement Approval
Amy Wynne has filed an appeal against Volkswagen Group's approved data breach settlement involving millions affected consumers' personal information exposure due to alleged security failures by Volkswagen and its affiliates Audi and Shift Digital.
Plaintiff Alleges Major City Engaged in Discrimination & Retaliation Post-Reinstatement
Douglas S. Jones Jr., a former deputy sheriff fired from San Francisco Sheriff's Department alleges discriminatory treatment post-reinstatement due to race, gender & age bias along with retaliatory motives for contesting termination through arbitration.
Plaintiff Alleges Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Exceeded Jurisdiction Over Permanent Disability Award
A recent court filing reveals Joseph Mayor's fight against delays in his workers' compensation claim involving Ross Valley Sanitation District and highlights legislative changes aimed at addressing systemic inefficiencies in California's labor laws.