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Plaintiff alleges City of San Francisco's Negligence Led to Severe Injuries
Candee Lynn Cooper has taken legal action against multiple entities including the City of San Francisco for alleged negligence leading to her severe injuries after a fall on a defective sidewalk in September 2023. Filed in October 2024 at the Superior Court of California for San Francisco County, Cooper seeks compensation for economic losses among other damages with representation from Wilshire Law Firm PLC attorneys Mary L. Caruso and Ethan L. Flinders.
Plaintiffs accuse Uber Technologies of violating NYC Delivery Driver Law
In a recent legal filing against Uber Technologies Inc., two New York-based Uber Eats drivers have alleged violations of city laws meant to protect delivery workers' rights regarding trip information disclosure. Filed on October 9th in San Francisco's Superior Court by Bursor & Fisher P.A., this class action seeks statutory damages for affected drivers who did not receive necessary pickup address details between April 2022 and July 2023.
Construction Worker Alleges Wage Violations Against Former Employer J.B.&B.Construction
A former construction worker has filed a class action lawsuit against J.B.&B.Construction alleging multiple labor law violations including unpaid overtime and failure to provide meal breaks. Filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court by Jose Manuel Martinez Gomez on behalf of similarly affected employees; this case seeks restitution for lost wages along with statutory penalties.
Syngenta Flowers accused of Disability Discrimination
Antonia Verde Ugalde has filed a lawsuit against Syngenta Flowers LLC and ASINC., alleging discrimination based on disability following a medical procedure. Filed on October 9th in Santa Clara County's Superior Court by Light Law Group APC attorneys Azad M. Marvazy and Brea Violette; this case highlights alleged violations including wrongful termination amidst denied accommodations as per FEHA regulations while seeking compensation for damages incurred along with punitive measures towards preventing future occurrences through equitable remedies sought via court intervention - presided over under Case ID #24CV449208 before Judge J Nguyen’s review process commences accordingly!
Plaintiff alleges transportation giant's negligence led to sexual assault
A new lawsuit accuses Lyft Inc., a prominent rideshare company headquartered in San Francisco, of failing to protect its passengers from sexual assault despite knowing about ongoing issues since at least 2015. Filed by Jane Doe with representation from Dennis C. Reich on October 10th in the Superior Court of California, the case seeks damages for negligence among other claims following an alleged assault by a Lyft driver.
Judge closes out some claims in privacy class action vs Apple, but suit OK to continue
Language on device analytics less clear than app tracking request
We Protect Hardworking Californians, Not Big Oil Profits
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement after ABX2-1 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. Authored by Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara), Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) and co-sponsored by Attorney General Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom, ABX2-1 would stabilize California's oil market by ensuring refineries have adequate fuel reserves to avoid supply shortages that hike gas prices and harm consumers.
Plaintiff accuses former accountant Cindy F. Cheng of negligence and breach of fiduciary duty
Scott T. Urban has filed a lawsuit against his former accountant Cindy F. Cheng for alleged negligence and breach of fiduciary duty related to mishandling pension plan accounts linked with his business interests in San Jose, California. The suit seeks damages exceeding jurisdictional limits following claims that improper disclosures led to significant financial losses for Urban.
Plaintiff Alleges Toyota Motor Sales Violated Consumer Warranty Act
Eric Carmona has taken legal action against Toyota Motor Sales alleging violations under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act due to unresolved defects in his newly purchased vehicle. Filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court on October 8th, this case seeks significant damages including civil penalties against Toyota for alleged breach of both express and implied warranties.
Plaintiff Alleges Auto Manufacturer Breached Warranty Over Defective Vehicle
Siavosh Khajavi has filed a lawsuit against BMW North America alleging breach of warranty due to defects in his newly purchased vehicle. Filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court on October 11th, this case highlights alleged violations under California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act related to brake and electrical system failures in a 2023 BMW i7 model.
Plaintiffs accuse tech giant Google LLC of privacy violations over Incognito mode tracking
A new lawsuit accuses Google LLC of violating privacy laws by tracking users in Incognito mode on its Chrome browser. Filed in Santa Clara County's Superior Court by Julie Ferrell and others, the case alleges Google's practices breach multiple state laws despite promises of private browsing features.
Plaintiff alleges Ford Motor Company violated consumer warranty laws over defective vehicle
John Michael Alvares has taken legal action against Ford Motor Company over allegations concerning a defective vehicle he purchased earlier this year. Filed in Santa Clara County's Superior Court on October 8th, Alvares accuses Ford of breaching both express and implied warranties while engaging in unfair business practices according to California law—seeking significant financial compensation alongside other judicial remedies.
Industry Veteran Alleges Investment Platform Retaliated After Compliance Concerns Raised
Gene Zawrotny has filed a lawsuit against Linqto Inc., accusing them of retaliatory termination after he highlighted significant compliance issues within the company during his brief tenure as Chief Revenue Officer. Filed in the Superior Court of California on October 7th, this case brings forth accusations including fraudulent inducement and breach of good faith against both the company and its executives.
Plaintiff Alleges Restaurant Chain Violated Disability Laws Over Website Accessibility
A visually-impaired plaintiff has taken legal action against Luna Mexican Kitchen Management Company for allegedly operating an inaccessible website in violation of disability rights laws. Filed in Santa Clara County on October 9th by Jesus Torres, the lawsuit seeks injunctive relief and damages under ADA and UCRA statutes.
Plaintiffs Accuse Tech Giant Google LLC Of Violating Privacy Laws Through Unauthorized Data Collection
In a significant legal challenge against one of the world's largest tech companies, April Johnson has filed a lawsuit accusing Google LLC of violating privacy laws by collecting user data without consent during private browsing sessions on Chrome's Incognito mode. Filed in California's Superior Court on October 8th, 2024, this case highlights allegations around unauthorized surveillance practices and breaches in consumer trust concerning personal information security.
Plaintiff alleges construction company VBC Tracy LLC committed wage theft
Angel Pichardo has filed a lawsuit against VBC Tracy LLC alleging wage theft and wrongful termination related to a public works project in San Jose. The case highlights claims of misclassification and failure to pay prevailing wages along with demands for compensation under various labor laws.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against Escrow Holder in business sale dispute
Chahal Services LLC has taken legal action against Fidelity National Title Company over alleged mishandling of escrow funds during a failed business sale transaction involving Water World. Filed on October 9th in Santa Clara's Superior Court by attorney David S Henshaw; accusations include negligence & breach-of-fiduciary-duty among others while seeking various compensations including punitive damages.
Plaintiff Alleges Security Firm Violated Wage Laws
Raymond Villalovos has filed a class action lawsuit against Triple Canopy, Inc., accusing them of violating California labor laws by failing to pay proper wages and provide required breaks among other infractions. The suit seeks damages for unpaid wages and penalties while demanding compliance with state labor regulations.
Employees Allege Wage Violations Against Healthcare Provider Under PAGA
In a lawsuit filed on October 7th in Santa Clara County's Superior Court, two employees accuse their healthcare provider employer of multiple labor law violations under California's Private Attorney General Act (PAGA). Represented by Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP attorneys; they seek civil penalties for unpaid wages and other infractions affecting themselves along with other similarly situated workers.
Plaintiff alleges car manufacturer breached warranties over defective Jeep Cherokee
Greg Michael Semenza has taken legal action against FCA US, LLC over alleged breaches in both implied and express warranties concerning his faulty 2023 Jeep Cherokee. Filed in Santa Clara County on October 7th, 2024, this case highlights potential violations under California's Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act as well as demands various compensations including rescission and restitution.