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Former Employee Alleges Major Tech Company Violated Multiple California Labor Laws
A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against Infinera Corporation alleging numerous labor law violations including unpaid wages and failure to provide mandated breaks.
Crisis Intervention Specialist Sues Nonprofit Employer Over Unsafe Work Environment
Andrea Quinata-Sandoval has filed a lawsuit against Pacific Clinics alleging negligent hiring practices and a hostile work environment created by coworker Isiah Johnson-Webb Jr.
San Francisco Resident Alleges Negligence Against Local Restaurant Over Food Allergy Incident
Jihwan Yang has filed a lawsuit against San Francisco-based restaurant chain 7 Adams for negligence after suffering severe food allergies allegedly caused by unsafe conditions at their establishment.
Senior Citizen Alleges Major Banking Institution Negligence Over Fraudulent Transactions
Benny Ignacio has filed a lawsuit against US Bank National Association alleging negligence after discovering over $32,000 in fraudulent transactions on his account.
SF City Hall ends transgender 'guaranteed income' program, settles discrimination lawsuit
The city of San Francisco has ended its funding and operation of the so-called Guaranteed Income for Transgender People program, ending a lawsuit brought by Judicial Watch and city taxpayers, accusing the city of running an illegal and discriminatory welfare program
Plaintiff Alleges Defamation Against Community Members Over False Accusations
A resident of Santa Clara County has filed a lawsuit accusing three individuals of defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress following false allegations at public meetings.
Plaintiff alleges former employer W.L. Gore & Associates violated California labor laws
A former employee has taken legal action against W.L. Gore & Associates for allegedly breaching multiple labor laws in California related to unpaid wages and inadequate working conditions under PAGA guidelines
Former Employee Alleges Accounting Firm Breached Contract Over Unpaid Wages
In a lawsuit filed on January 7, 2025, Brian Gryder accuses his former employer Morris + D'Angelo CPAs of breaching their contract by failing to pay agreed-upon wages and violating several California labor laws.
Plaintiff accuses Milpitas resident of Defamation and Privacy Invasion
A Milpitas resident has filed a lawsuit against another local individual for alleged defamation and invasion of privacy involving false statements shared publicly and privately about her character and business dealings abroad.
Public Hospital Accused of Medical Malpractice by Injured Patient
A patient has filed a lawsuit against Santa Clara Valley Medical Center claiming severe injuries due to alleged negligence during treatment involving an IV drip.
Home Depot accused by former employee Monica Lujan of wage violations
Monica Lujan has filed a class-action lawsuit against Home Depot USA Inc., alleging multiple wage violations including failure to pay minimum wages and overtime compensation.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Advanced Drainage Systems Violated Wage Laws
Arnulfo Lopez has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Advanced Drainage Systems for alleged violations of California labor laws related to unpaid wages and inadequate break times among others.
Former Employee Alleges Banksia Landscape Inc Violated Multiple Labor Laws
Alfredo Mendoza has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Banksia Landscape Inc., alleging numerous labor law violations including failure to provide proper wages and rest periods as mandated by law.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Forge-Vidovich Motel Limited Partnership discriminated against pregnant employee
Alicia Gutierrez has filed a lawsuit against Forge-Vidovich Motel Limited Partnership for alleged pregnancy discrimination during her employment as a housekeeper.
PAGA lawsuits vs employers keep rising in CA, helping to fuel big class action payouts nationwide
A new report from defense law firm Duane Morris said class action settlements again totaled more than $40B in 2024, with attorneys raking in many of those billions for themselves in fees. In California, much of the action was driven by thousands of "representative" lawsuits vs employers under the PAGA law
ILR: California's $72 billion tort costs strain households
California's tort costs amount to $72 billion, or $5,429 per household.
Attorney General Bonta Urges Biden Administration to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants from Certain Countries with Dangerous Conditions
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with 14 attorneys general, urged the Biden Administration to extend the temporary protected status (TPS) designation for all 17 countries currently designated – or at minimum extend it for the seven countries for which the designation ends within six months.
Palisades, Eaton wildfires spawning lawsuits vs LADWP, SoCal Edison; Many more expected
Investigations could take months or years, but trial lawyers have rushed into court on behalf of the Pacific Palisades and Eaton wildfire victims. The suits accused LA Dept of Water & Power of failing to provide enough water and accused Southern California Edison of causing the blazes. Many more lawsuits are expected to be filed
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Property Owner Over Dog Attack
Sergio Hernandez Valencia has filed a lawsuit against Daniel Stephen Pare following a dog attack on May 29, 2024.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Driver Following Serious Collision
In a legal battle stemming from a severe car crash on US-101 in San Francisco County last year, Mehmet Akyuz has filed a lawsuit against Christian Gonzalez and others alleging negligence leading to personal injury and financial loss.