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San Fran accused of keeping the DNA of sexual assault victims
SAN FRANCISCO — A sexual assualt victim alleges the San Francisco Police Department unlawfully kept her DNA in their data base without her consent and years later falsely used her DNA to connect her to a crime. Jane Doe filed a complaint Sept. 12 in the U.S.
Woman's lawsuit claims sexual assault by Lyft driver
SAN FRANCISCO — A woman is alleging Lyft's lack of proper driver screening led to her being sexually assaulted during a ride in the San Diego area.
Lawsuit: Cardiologist made near-fatal recommendation to stop blood-thinner before plastic surgery
SAN FRANCISCO — A woman claims her cardiologist's recommendation to come off her blood thinner for an elective surgery caused her to suffer a massive stroke and brain damage.
AirPods headphones get wet and performance is subpar, class action says
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple is facing a class action alleging a material defect in their AirPods Max headphones causes condensation inside the ear cups.
Man claims surgeon left device fragments in his body, developed 'massive' hematoma on groin
SAN FRANCISCO — A man claims two cardiologists left device fragments lodged in his body during stent surgery.
Former Millbrae School District teacher accused of sexually molesting students
REDWOOD CITY — The Millbrae School District is facing a lawsuit alleging a former female teacher sexually molested and harassed seventh-grade girls between 2013 and 2014.
Man claims he suffered sexual abuse from Mormon church leader
SAN JOSE — A former Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints member claims he faced years of sexual abuse as a child and young adult from a church leader.
StubHub faces class action lawsuit for not providing refunds to customers for COVID-19 cancellations
SAN FRANCISCO — StubHub is facing a class action from consumers over its decision to not refund money for canceled events due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Lawsuit questions whether Nesquik contains 'no artificial flavors'
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — Nestlé USA is facing a class action alleging its Nesquik products have been artificially or synthetically processed despite the "no artificial flavors or colors" labeling on its packaging.
Zoom faces class action alleging it disclosed users' information to unauthorized third parties
SAN FRANCISCO — A Florida man has instituted a class action against Zoom alleging it illegally discloses the personally indentifiable information (PII) of its users to unauthorized third parties without consent. Samuel Taylor, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, filed a complaint March 31 in the U.S.
International Fur Trade Federation claims San Francisco's 'Fur Ban' is unconstitutional
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – The International Fur Trade Federation (IFF) is suing the city and county of San Francisco alleging its recently adopted "fur ban" is unconstitutional.
CamelBak faces class action alleging its 'spill proof' water bottles leak
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — CamelBak is facing a class action alleging its "spill proof" eddy water bottles are defective and leak.
Lawsuit says there's lead in company's vitamins
ALAMEDA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — A California public health hazards advocacy nonprofit is claiming the makers and distributors of Hotze Vitamins sold their products containing lead to consumers in California.
California AG defends cancer label on acrylamide as state Chamber of Commerce challenges
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the California Chamber of Commerce alleging the state's Proposition 65, which requires consumer cancer warnings about exposure to acrylamide and other carcinogens, violates the First Amendment.
Judge issues preliminary injunction for California's newly enacted dialysis reimbursement law
SANTA ANA (Legal Newsline) – A federal court has granted a preliminary injunction against the California's Assembly Bill 290, which regulates and caps dialysis reimbursement, stating there is "significant public interest" in enjoining the law while it is being litigated.
Journalist groups sue California over new freelancer law
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Two national professional organizations for freelance writers and visual journalists are challenging a recently enacted California law over allegations it places unlawful restrictions on their members' work.
California's new standards for light bulbs are challenged in court
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and American Lighting Association (ALA) allege a California energy conservation standard for light bulbs conflicts with federal law.
California made it illegal to import crocodile and alligator meat, but faces legal challenge
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Several businesses that are involved in the chain of commerce of crocodiles and alligators are challenging California's pending law relating to the sales of the reptiles.
Group alleges Owens-Illinois' California plant is violating Clean Air Act
FRESNO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – The owners and operators of a glass container manufacturing plant in the San Joaquin Valley is facing allegations of Clean Air Act violations by a nonprofit pollution prevention group.
Rep. Devin Nunes sues CNN alleging defamation, seeks $435 million
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – Republican U.S. Rep. Devin Nunes of California is suing CNN claiming the network's reporting that he met with Ukrainian officials to help "dig up dirt" on Joe Biden is false.