The Northern California Record News
Homeowners Allege Insurer Breached Contract Over Water Damage Claim
Priscilla and Elias Mendoza are challenging Pacific Specialty Insurance Company's denial of their claim for structural damage caused by water overflow from a broken pipe. Despite receiving partial payment for minor damages, they argue that inadequate investigation led to significant uncompensated losses.
San Francisco Resident Sues City Over Dangerous Road Conditions Leading to Severe Injuries
Sarah Rachal has filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco following an incident where she fell into a large hole at an intersection resulting in severe injuries including quadriplegia. The suit alleges negligence in maintaining safe public roadways.
Pedestrian Sues City Over Dangerous Sidewalk Condition
Darnell Hughes has filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco after sustaining injuries from an uncovered hole on Stevenson Street's sidewalk. The complaint seeks damages for medical expenses, lost earnings, and other reliefs while highlighting alleged negligence by city employees.
Former Employee Alleges Defamation Against Legal Representatives Over False Theft Claims
A former employee has sued a law corporation for defamation after being falsely accused of stealing proprietary information from her previous employer. The lawsuit details how these baseless allegations have severely impacted her career and personal life.
San Francisco Resident Sues City Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Alyonik Hrushow has filed a lawsuit against multiple San Francisco public entities for negligence after tripping over an exposed tree stump on a city sidewalk. The case seeks damages for serious injuries sustained due to alleged failure in maintaining safe public property conditions.
Local Resident Sues Roofing Company Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Richard Bebb has filed a lawsuit against Jireh Inc., doing business as Los Gatos Roofing, alleging negligence after tripping over an electrical cord left by workers at his home in Los Altos. The suit seeks damages for medical expenses and ongoing pain from injuries sustained in the incident.
Dog Attack Victim Sues Property Owners for Negligence
Rafael Lopez has filed a lawsuit against multiple parties following a vicious dog attack that left him severely injured. The suit alleges negligence on part of property owners who failed to control their aggressive dog leading to significant physical and emotional trauma for Lopez.
Patient Alleges Negligence by Prominent Medical Group Leading to Cardiac Arrest
Ann Miller-Wilson has filed a lawsuit against Sutter Congenital Heart Clinic alleging severe medical negligence after failing to timely review her cardiac monitor results which led to her cardiac arrest. She seeks over $25,000 in damages along with compensation for ongoing medical expenses and lost wages.
Former Employee Alleges Direct Sales Company Violated Labor Laws
A former employee has taken legal action against a direct sales company over alleged labor law violations and an unfair arbitration agreement. The plaintiff seeks monetary relief for herself and other affected employees under California's PAGA statute.
Self-represented Litigant Declared Vexatious After Multiple Meritless Appeals Against Judicial Officers
Maridol Mendones has been declared a vexatious litigant by a California appellate court after filing multiple meritless appeals against state judicial officers over denied fee waivers and other grievances following her termination as a registered nurse in 2018.
Homeowners Sue Neighbor And Contractor Over $4 Million Fire Damage
A devastating fire incident has led homeowners A Morgan Jones and Jan L Brown Jones along with Fire Insurance Exchange to file a lawsuit seeking over $4 million in damages against neighbors Patrick Szeto & Elaine Szeto along with contractor Gary Liu Construction Inc., accusing them of negligence leading up-to unauthorized roofing activities involving torch usage which resulted into massive blaze damaging plaintiff’s properties extensively.
San Francisco Faces Lawsuit Over Dangerous Sidewalk Grate Incident
Ellen Sakoloff has filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco following an injury caused by a broken sidewalk grate. The suit alleges negligence in maintaining public property leading to severe physical harm.
Utility Giant Sues Construction Firm Over Alleged Negligence
Pacific Gas and Electric Company has filed a lawsuit against Mission Constructors for allegedly damaging an underground gas line during excavation work in San Francisco. The utility company seeks over $34k in damages for negligence and violation of public utilities code.
Software Company Accused of Misusing Personal Data from Illinois Residents
A new class action lawsuit filed by Ian Winans accuses software company Plaid Inc. of illegally using personal data from Illinois residents to improve its own products without consent. The case highlights alleged violations under state privacy laws aimed at protecting individuals' identification card and driver's license information.
Tesla Motors accused of Breach of Warranty by Dissatisfied Customer
Usuamayak Danesi has filed a lawsuit against Tesla Motors in Santa Clara County’s Superior Court alleging breaches of warranty related to defects in their purchased vehicle. The plaintiff seeks over $35,000 in damages along with other forms of equitable relief.
Patient Alleges Medical Malpractice Against Stanford Health Care Over Surgery-Induced Paralysis
Marilyn Evans has filed a lawsuit against Stanford Health Care and Dr. Jordan Russell Stern following a surgery that allegedly left her permanently paralyzed. She seeks compensation for non-economic and economic damages as well as lifetime care costs due to alleged negligence during her medical treatment.
Homeless Family Sues Multiple Organizations Over Unsafe Living Conditions
A homeless family has filed a lawsuit against several organizations alleging severe mistreatment and unsafe living conditions at shelters provided by these entities in Sacramento County. The complaint details uninhabitable room conditions at The Greens Hotel and accuses the defendants of retaliatory eviction following public complaints about these issues.
California Resident Sues Medical Device Manufacturer Over Defective Surgical Hardware
Katrina Ward has filed a lawsuit against DePuy Synthes alleging severe injuries caused by defective surgical hardware used during her back surgery in April 2023 at UC Davis Medical Center. The suit claims multiple failures including negligence and lack of adequate warnings about potential risks associated with the product.
Restaurant Patron Sues Establishment Over Violent Assault
Thai Cao has filed a lawsuit against Chinatown Plaza LLC and Lau OC Viet after being violently assaulted at their establishment due to alleged negligence and illegal alcohol service practices. The suit seeks $2 million in damages along with additional compensation for medical expenses and loss of income.
John B. Quinn and Shon Morgan Again Named Among The “Top 100 Lawyers in California” By The Daily Journal
Quinn Emanuel is pleased to announce that both Executive Chairman and Founding Partner John B. Quinn and Shon Morgan, Partner and Chair of the firm’s National Class Action Practice Group, have once again been named by the Daily Journal as among the “Top 100 Lawyers in California” in 2024.