The Northern California Record News
Parents can't sue pricey Sonoma County private school for failing to disclose past sex abuse of students
A state appeals panel has tossed class action vs Sonoma Academy for allegedly keeping secret sexual abuse and other misconduct committed by three staffers from 2004-2020, as the court found parents and students suffered no harm from the non-disclosure
Plaintiff Alleges Trustee Exploited Dependent Adult with Predatory Loan Practices
A new lawsuit filed in San Francisco accuses a trustee and associated entities of exploiting a dependent adult through predatory lending practices involving excessive interest rates and unlawful charges leading to foreclosure threats.
Plaintiff accuses fashion retailer Dolls Kill of deceptive shipping practices
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Dolls Kill for allegedly misleading customers with hidden shipping fees despite advertising free or flat-rate shipping.
Guardian sues kitchenware company over defective French Press injury
A lawsuit has been filed against Bodum USA by Pia Brielle Lara-Rodriguez after she suffered injuries from a malfunctioning French Press coffee maker.
Plaintiff Alleges Prominent Stadium Management Company Violated Labor Laws
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against a major stadium management company by Isabella Celestine Latour on behalf of herself and other employees.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligent Supervision Against Public Entities After Child's Playground Injury
A young girl has filed a lawsuit through her guardian against several public entities following an injury sustained during a school field trip in San Francisco.
PACT executive director on legal system exploitation: 'Individuals call personal injury attorneys in times of crisis'
Lauren Zelt, executive director of Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), announced that PACT's new digital campaign aims to empower Californians who feel exploited by personal injury attorneys they hired during times of crisis.
Attorney General Bonta: Unlicensed Room and Board Operator Charged with Grand Theft from an Elder
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that felony grand theft charges have been filed against an unlicensed Room and Board Operator who allegedly stole from an elder resident while the resident was hospitalized.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer West Valley Construction Company Engaged in Retaliation Over Safety Concerns
James Burroughs has taken legal action against West Valley Construction Company alleging wrongful termination rooted in discrimination due to his disability and retaliation following his reports on unsafe work conditions within the company’s...
Plaintiff alleges tech giant violated labor laws
A former employee has taken legal action against Infinera Corporation for alleged violations of California labor laws related to unpaid wages and insufficient breaks among other issues during his employment as an Apprentice Technician in Sunnyvale...
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Good Samaritan Hospital Engaged in Age Discrimination
Karen Mazzocco has filed a lawsuit against Good Samaritan Hospital alleging wrongful termination due to age discrimination and retaliation after raising patient safety concerns.
Plaintiff alleges grocery chain Cardenas Markets fostered hostile work environment
A former employee has taken legal action against Cardenas Markets LLC and supervisor Ramon Avila over allegations including gender harassment and wrongful termination.
Guardant Health Accused of Wage Violations by Former Employee
Crystal Mitchell has filed a class action lawsuit against her former employer Guardant Health Inc., alleging multiple labor law violations including failure to pay minimum wages and provide adequate rest breaks according to California law
Peeking Under the Tent: Perspectives from Employee, Employer, Union, and In-House Experts on March 25, 2025
Michael Schmidt will present “Peeking Under the Tent: Perspectives from Employee, Employer, Union, and In-House Experts” at the American Bar Association’s 2025 National Conference on Equal Employment Opportunity Law.
Plaintiff alleges major corporation failed labor laws
A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Rolling Frito-Lay Sales LP alleging multiple labor law violations including unpaid wages and denied breaks.
Plaintiff blames Public Entities for Negligence in Dog Attack Incident
A woman files suit against several public entities after being attacked by a dog at their property in San Francisco last November.
Plaintiff Alleges Medical Practice Engaged in Pregnancy Discrimination
A former medical assistant is suing her previous employer for alleged pregnancy discrimination and labor law violations after being forced back to work early from maternity leave under threat of eviction from company housing.
Plaintiff Alleges Staffing Company Violated Wage Laws
Cathy Aguirre has filed a class action lawsuit against Trademark Staffing Inc., claiming they systematically violated wage laws affecting numerous employees across California.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer White Cap Management LLC of Disability Discrimination
A former delivery driver has filed a lawsuit against White Cap Management LLC alleging workplace discrimination following injuries sustained on the job.
Plaintiffs Allege Discrimination Against Former Employer Premier International Group
Two former employees have filed a lawsuit against Premier International Group Inc., alleging multiple labor law violations including unpaid wages and wrongful termination following workplace violence reports.