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California Resident Alleges Negligence Against Ride-Sharing Giant Following Assault
A California woman has filed a lawsuit against ride-sharing company Lyft following an alleged sexual assault by one of its drivers in San Francisco in February 2021.
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues California Brewery for Website Accessibility Violations
A visually-impaired man has filed a lawsuit against Laughing Monk LLC in San Francisco Superior Court for allegedly failing to make their website accessible as required by law.
Critics blame California’s rising auto insurance costs on legal system abuse
Auto insurance rates are rising sharply in California, and critics are pointing fingers at the state's legal system as a major contributor to the increase.
Plaintiffs accuse tech giant Google LLC of privacy invasion over 'Incognito mode' data collection
A new lawsuit accuses Google LLC of secretly collecting user data even when they were browsing in 'Incognito mode'.
Healthcare Facility Accused of Elder Abuse Leading to Patient's Death
Aisha Waller has filed a lawsuit against Victorian Post Acute alleging severe neglect led to her mother's suffering and death while under their care from August 2011 through November 2023.
Plaintiff Alleges City Negligence Over Icy Parking Lot Fall
Lorenza Maksimow sued South Lake Tahoe after slipping on ice in a city parking lot but lost as courts found insufficient evidence against city officials regarding their knowledge or response to icy conditions
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Genomic Company Over Data Breach
A group led by Patrick Capstick has filed a lawsuit against genomic firm 23andMe following a massive data breach compromising sensitive genetic information.
Attorney General Bonta Secures Decision Affirming the End of Anticompetitive American Airlines, JetBlue Alliance
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement in response to a Court of Appeals decision affirming the lower court's decision to end the anticompetitive Northeast Alliance.
Plaintiff (corporation) accuses Defendant (director) of Fraudulent Misrepresentation
Culture Pulse has filed a lawsuit against Alex Beckman alleging fraud and breach of fiduciary duty related to a failed acquisition deal with GameOn Technologies.
Lawsuit: San Jose State, Mountain West Conf. retaliated vs women volleyballers' complaints over transgender athlete
The lawsuit seeks an injunction blocking San Jose State University from participating in the upcoming Mountain West Conference tournament. Plaintiffs are also seeking payout from the school and conference for allegedly punishing and silencing women's volleyball players and coaches who complained or raised questions
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Sunnyvale Dental Care Over Alleged Malpractice
Cristian Morales has initiated legal action against Sunnyvale Dental Care citing professional negligence leading to severe health issues.
Former Client Alleges Fraud Against Attorney William C.Dresser
In a dramatic lawsuit filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court, Michelle Gomez accuses her former attorney William C.Dresser of fraudulently claiming he secured a $170k settlement on her behalf.
Construction Worker Alleges Wage Violations Against Employer George Bianchi Construction
A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against George Bianchi Construction for alleged labor law violations including unpaid overtime and denied meal breaks in California courts seeking restitution for affected workers
Stanford Education Foundation accuses Horner Law Group of Fraudulent Billing Practices
The Stanford Education Foundation has filed a lawsuit against Horner Law Group alleging fraudulent billing practices during their legal representation related to a preschool academy dispute.
Plaintiff alleges General Motors violated warranty laws over defective Chevrolet Bolt
Michael Naron has taken legal action against General Motors over alleged breaches of both express and implied warranties concerning his Chevrolet Bolt's performance issues.
Sheppard Mullin Ranked Among the “Best Law Firms” for 2025
Best Lawyers ranked Sheppard Mullin among the “Best Law Firms” in the country, including rankings in 40 practice areas nationally and 123 practice areas by metropolitan regions.
McGuireWoods Earns 21 Top-Tier National Rankings in U.S. News-Best Lawyers’ ‘Best Law Firms’
McGuireWoods earned first-tier national rankings in 21 practice areas in the 2025 edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms.”
Grand Canyon University wins appeal over feds' efforts to block return to nonprofit status
One of the country's largest Christian colleges and universities has said it has been the target of a "coordinated" campaign by federal agencies, particularly under President Biden. Federal appeals court judges said the Education Department overreached its authority under the law in denying GCU's application for nonprofit status
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against City and County Over Dangerous Sidewalk Conditions
Kim McLaughlin and Gary Spicer have filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco following an injury-causing trip over a poorly maintained sidewalk.
Plaintiff alleges Mercedes-Benz USA failed warranty obligations under Song-Beverly Act
Eugene De La Pena has filed a lawsuit against Mercedes-Benz USA for failing to fulfill warranty obligations on his leased vehicle plagued with electrical issues.