The Northern California Record News
Attorney General Bonta Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Stop Unlawful Dismantling of HHS
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a motion for a preliminary injunction to stop the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). On March 27, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. issued a directive to “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA Directive), which included the firing of roughly 10,000 full-time HHS employees, the consolidation of 28 HHS divisions into 15 divisions, and the closing of half of HHS’s ten regional offices — including one in San Francisco.
IP partner Christine Morgan named a California Leader in Tech Law
Reed Smith is pleased to announce that Intellectual Property partner Christine Morgan again has been named a 2025 Woman Leader in Tech Law for IP.
Former Client Alleges Legal Malpractice Against Law Firms Over Missed Deadlines
Manuel Rosales has filed a legal malpractice suit against two law firms for failing to meet critical deadlines related to his workers' compensation claim after an industrial accident in July 2023.
City Accused Of Negligence In Sidewalk Injury Lawsuit By Local Resident
A local resident has filed a lawsuit against San Francisco city officials claiming negligence over hazardous sidewalk conditions leading to serious injuries.
Casino Event Provider Alleges Competitors Misclassified Workers for Unfair Advantage
Aces Up Casino Parties has launched a legal challenge against several competitors over alleged employee misclassification practices in California's casino event industry.
San Francisco Resident Sues City Over Dangerous Sidewalk Conditions
A San Francisco woman is suing local government entities after sustaining severe injuries from a fall caused by uneven sidewalks due to improperly maintained tree roots near Page Street in San Francisco.
Restaurant Accused of Deceptive Pricing Practices
A San Francisco resident has filed a lawsuit against a local restaurant for allegedly inflating customer bills with undisclosed charges.
Alcohol Industry Legal Risks & Rules on May 13, 2025
Alcohol Beverage regulatory attorneys Michael Newman and Jason Barker will join myLawCLE for a live webinar delving into contemporary issues affecting the alcohol beverage industry.
Plaintiff Alleges Labor Violations Against Former Employer Hanwha Convergence USA Corp
Kenneth Smith Jr., represented by Wilshire Law Firm, has filed a significant lawsuit against his former employer Hanwha Convergence USA Corp., alleging multiple labor code violations under PAGA in California.
Mini-Golf Venue Accused of Deceptive Pricing Practices
A lawsuit has been filed against Tipsy Putt venues alleging deceptive pricing practices involving undisclosed fees.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Engaged in Discrimination and Unfair Practices
A former finance manager has filed a lawsuit against UAG Capitol Inc., alleging age discrimination and unfair labor practices including wrongful termination.
Former Employee Alleges Moon Valley Nursery LLC Violated Wage Laws
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Moon Valley Nursery LLC alleging serious violations of California labor laws including failure to pay minimum wage and overtime compensation along with not providing mandatory meal and rest breaks...
Plaintiff Alleges Mechanical Contractor Company Retaliated Against Him Over Harassment Complaints
A former employee has taken legal action against O.C. McDonald Co., Inc., accusing them of retaliatory dismissal following complaints about workplace harassment and safety threats.
Plaintiff Accuses Father Rex Chienhsing Huang of Sexual Abuse
A young woman has filed a lawsuit against her father alleging years-long sexual abuse starting from her childhood in Santa Clara County.
Plaintiff alleges Retail Giant's Website Violates Disability Access Laws
A visually impaired plaintiff has filed a lawsuit against Walmart Inc., claiming its website violates disability access laws by being incompatible with screen-reading software essential for blind users.
Former Employee Alleges Technology Company Misclassified Role Leading to Unpaid Overtime
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against ePlus Inc., claiming misclassification led to unpaid overtime wages exceeding $188k and other labor violations.
Plaintiffs Accuse Healthcare Provider of Medical Negligence Resulting in Severe Disfigurement
A couple has filed a lawsuit against a major healthcare provider alleging severe medical negligence after a delayed cancer diagnosis led to drastic surgical intervention for one spouse's condition.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against E-commerce Giant Over Defective Product
A California woman has filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com Services LLC and Comfier US Corporation over injuries sustained from a defective neck back massager purchased online.
Judge: No scientific evidence to allow Tylenol maker to be sued over alleged autism link in CA
An Alameda County Superior Court judge granted a win to Tylenol-maker Kenvue, saying the scientific evidence and federal rules don't allow the company to be sued by a woman who claims taking acetaminophin while pregnant caused her son's autism
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Ride-Sharing Giant Over Driver Assault
A lawsuit filed in San Francisco accuses Uber Technologies Inc., along with its subsidiaries Rasier LLC and Rasier-CA LLC, of negligence following an alleged assault by one of its drivers on May 10th last year.