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Siqi Huang has filed a lawsuit against LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd., Ador E-Commerce Inc., and their CEO Jian He for sexual harassment among other allegations at their workplace in California. The complaint details numerous instances of misconduct by He towards Huang during her employment starting June 2023 until her resignation in August 2024. Seeking damages and legal reliefs through the court system underscores the severity of these accusations.

Employees providing dental care in Californian prisons sue for unpaid work time related to mandatory security procedures. The appeal challenges an initial ruling dismissing wage claims under federal law while highlighting unresolved factual disputes about job duties.

A legal dispute unfolds between siblings over their late father's estate as trustee challenges a probate court order mandating asset liquidation instead of equitable distribution per trust terms. The case highlights potential issues within familial trusts' administration processes today.

ProcureNet Limited has taken legal action against Twitter for allegedly breaching advertising contracts by unjustly suspending several accounts related to their news network operations on the platform. Filed in California's appellate court system on September 25, 2024, this case highlights disputes over contractual obligations versus platform policies amidst claims involving significant financial investments in digital advertising.

A rural Butte County landowner loses an appeal over a boundary dispute with their neighbor after relying on historical deeds instead of traditional surveying methods for resolution.

In a recent court filing dated October 1st in San Francisco's Superior Court for California state jurisdiction; Claudia Leon Rosa has accused Hill-Rom Company Inc., Baxter Healthcare Corporation along with unidentified defendants over negligence resulting from an August vehicular incident leading to her father's demise - seeking compensatory relief beyond basic jurisdictional thresholds alongside related costs/interest entitlements therein specified within said litigation documentation presented via BD&J PC representation thereof attorney team members inclusive namely Shawn J.McCann et al hereunder noted accordingly above-mentionedly thus far referenced overall contextually speaking today indeed!

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has been found liable for failing to accommodate Teresa Brown’s religious practices as a Seventh-day Adventist. Filed on September 23, 2024, this case highlights critical issues regarding workplace accommodations for religious observances within state institutions.

In a compelling legal battle unfolding in San Francisco Superior Court, Liudmila Naumik accuses Andrea Flora Augustin and others involved in selling her a home at 55 Prague Street of fraudulently concealing significant structural defects. Filed on October 2nd, Naumik seeks damages for alleged negligent misrepresentation and breach of contract following revelations about undisclosed water damage and mold after purchase completion.

The City and County of San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against Keithen Johnson seeking reimbursement for workers' compensation after a vehicular accident involving their employee Bernie Hession. Filed on September 26th in San Francisco's Superior Court, this case highlights allegations of negligence resulting in injury and financial obligations for ongoing medical care.

In a class action lawsuit filed in San Francisco's Superior Court on September 26, 2024, three individuals accuse Politico LLC of secretly collecting user data through embedded trackers on its website without consent. Represented by Keller Grover LLP and Law Offices of Scot D. Bernstein, they seek damages for alleged violations under multiple Californian privacy laws.

A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a lawsuit against Matreshka LLC for alleged violations of accessibility laws on their website elephantsushi.com. The suit claims non-compliance with ADA standards and seeks injunctive relief along with statutory damages.

An elderly woman from Bakersfield is suing financial institutions Upgrade Inc., Cross River Bank over allegations of fraudulent home improvement financing schemes that left her burdened with unauthorized debt exceeding $70k for incomplete work. The lawsuit seeks restitution along with damages under multiple consumer protection laws.

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against The Regents Of The University Of California alleging sexual harassment by a supervisor led to wrongful termination. Filed in San Francisco Superior Court on September 30th by Arturo Cortez with MVP Trial Lawyers representing him—seeking over $35k in damages—the case highlights serious allegations including retaliation after rejecting inappropriate advances.

A San Francisco resident has filed a lawsuit against her dentist for alleged medical malpractice and battery following botched dental procedures that left her in pain and emotional distress. Filed by attorney Burke Hansen on September 23rd, the suit accuses Dr. Kirk Pasquinelli of performing non-consensual surgery without informed consent.

Ling La has filed a lawsuit against healthcare providers in San Francisco for alleged medical negligence regarding her recurrent UTI treatment. The case highlights claims against doctors who refused necessary prescriptions leading to severe health issues for La.

A tragic accident involving an unsafe fire escape has led to a lawsuit filed by Abraham Horrillo against several property owners and managers in San Francisco. The complaint details how improper maintenance led to Horrillo's life-altering injuries and seeks substantial compensation for medical expenses and lost earnings potential.

Gabriel Espinoza has taken legal action against Major Gloves & Safety for allegedly selling gloves containing carcinogenic chemicals without proper warning labels as required by Proposition 65 regulations in California. The lawsuit seeks significant civil penalties and demands corrective measures from the defendant.

A California resident has filed a lawsuit against Cobb’s Comedy Club and Live Nation entities following an alleged assault by their security personnel during a comedy show. The plaintiff seeks damages for physical injuries and emotional distress caused by what he describes as unjustified violence at the hands of inadequately trained staff.

Crista Flenner-Esparza has filed a lawsuit against Fragomen LLP alleging wrongful termination due to disability discrimination under FEHA. Filed in San Francisco's Superior Court on September 30th with Blackstone Law APC representing her case seeks damages for lost wages and emotional distress among other reliefs.

A Dutch tourist's dream visit to San Francisco turned nightmarish when an Alcatraz cruise ended abruptly with severe injuries due to alleged negligence by Hornblower Group and its subsidiary Alcatraz Cruises. The lawsuit seeks damages for physical harm caused by improper docking procedures during the May 2024 incident.