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Attorney General Bonta: City of Goleta Unlawfully Rejected Affordable Housing Application
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an amicus brief in the Santa Barbara County Superior Court in support of a proposed affordable housing project in Goleta. Located in Santa Barbara County, Goleta is experiencing an acute housing shortage, and approximately 75% of lower-income renter households and 64% of lower-income owner households in Goleta are spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
Sheppard Mullin Attorneys Named “Life Science Stars” in LMG Life Sciences 2024
The 2024 edition of LMG Life Sciences named five Sheppard Mullin partners “Life Science Stars” across its FDA, Corporate and Intellectual Property categories.
Judge nixes $5.1M deal to end visual impairment website discrimination class action vs Fashion Nova
A San Francisco federal judge said he could not approve the deal to end the action vs women's clothing seller Fashion Nova because the retailer might get too much of its money back at the end of the deal. Attorneys would have gotten $1.24 million under the deal
Plaintiff accuses former business associate of fraud and seeks indemnity
A lawsuit filed by Ha Vinh Ly accuses former business partner Lap Thanh Tang of fraud related to investments made into TWN Investment Group LLC back in 2008.
Jones Day names 37 new partners
The global law firm Jones Day announces that the 37 lawyers listed below will be admitted to the Firm’s partnership effective January 1, 2025.
California Resident Alleges Ford Motor Company Breached Warranties on Defective Vehicle
James Kirk Zimmer has taken legal action against Ford Motor Company for allegedly failing to honor warranties on his defective vehicle purchase while engaging in unfair business practices under California law.
Gig Economy Platform Accused of Misclassifying Workers in Legal Showdown
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu has filed a lawsuit against Delaware-based company GigSmart Inc., accusing it of misclassifying its shift workers as independent contractors rather than employees in violation of Californian labor laws.
Widow Alleges Former Acquaintance Defrauded Her Out Of Life Savings
A widow has filed a lawsuit against a former acquaintance alleging fraud and elder financial abuse after lending him $140k based on false promises of repayment that never occurred; she's seeking damages plus punitive measures
Plaintiffs Accuse Healthcare Corporation of Wage Violations
Five former employees have filed a class-action lawsuit against Lorian Health alleging widespread labor law violations including unpaid wages and denial of meal breaks.
Ex-law firm CFO, ex-president of LGBTQ chamber of commerce pleads guilty to embezzling $1.3M
Tony Archuleta-Perkins who served as chief financial officer at The Veen Firm and served as president of the Golden Gate Business Association pleaded guilty to bank fraud and money laundering, according to federal prosecutors, who said he admitted to stealing at least $1.3 million from law firms for which he worked from 2018-2023
Plaintiff Alleges Therapist Breached Professional Duties Causing Emotional Distress
Chikodi Chima has filed a lawsuit against therapist John David Perkins in San Francisco Superior Court alleging multiple breaches including professional negligence and emotional distress.
ATRA ranks California Courts among top 5 Judicial Hellholes in 2024
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has ranked California as the fifth Judicial Hellhole, citing its civil justice system for fostering novel liability theories and excessive litigation.
California Utility Giant Accused by Minors' Guardians of Negligence Leading to Dixie Fire Devastation
A group representing minors has launched a lawsuit against PG&E Corporation for its alleged role in causing the massive Dixie Fire through negligent maintenance practices.
Plaintiff Alleges Fraudulent Misrepresentation Against Unlicensed Broker
Blaine Schanfeldt has filed a lawsuit against Dan Irish in San Francisco Superior Court alleging fraudulent misrepresentation and deceit leading to substantial financial loss.
Cryptocurrency Exchange Giant Accused of Negligence After Massive Identity Theft
A Florida resident has taken legal action against cryptocurrency platform Coinbase following an alleged identity theft incident that resulted in $600k loss from digital wallets.
Liberty Insurance Corporation Sues Auto Manufacturer FCA US LLC Over Alleged Vehicle Defect
Liberty Insurance Corporation has filed a lawsuit against FCA US LLC over an alleged defect in a Chrysler Pacifica vehicle that led to significant property damage due to fire.
Real Estate Firm Alleges Fraud Against Potential Buyer Over Misleading Financing Claims
A real estate firm has filed a lawsuit against a potential buyer for allegedly misleading them about financing plans in a failed property deal involving an apartment complex in Berkeley.
Plaintiff Alleges Website Accessibility Violations Against Pizza Company
A visually-impaired plaintiff has sued a pizza company over alleged violations of accessibility laws concerning its website design and functionality.
McDermotts sue Uber Technologies over negligence after pedestrian accident
In a lawsuit filed on December 10th in San Francisco's Superior Court, Robert and Ellen McDermott accuse Uber Technologies Inc., along with other parties including Hertz Global Holdings Inc., of negligence following an accident that left Robert...
Plaintiff alleges Defendant stole trade secrets
Orange Charger Inc., an electric vehicle charging company, has filed a lawsuit against former employee Joseph Nagle and his new employer Pando Electric Inc., accusing them of stealing confidential information for competitive gain.