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Hundreds of school districts cleared to keep up 'nuisance' lawsuit vs. social media companies
A federal judge said the core theory of allegations is the impact of compulsive use of the products marketed by the companies that own and operate Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, among other social media platforms alleged in the lawsuits to be "addictive" and harmful to society, and schools in particular.
Ethics in Electrical Engineering on November 1, 2024
Andrew Dorr will present “Ethics in Electrical Engineering” to San Diego State University’s College of Engineering seniors.
Minors Sue Major Utility Company Over Wildfire Devastation
A group of minors has filed a lawsuit against PG&E Corporation following the devastating Mosquito Fire in September 2022.
Ride-Sharing Giant Accused by Passenger Over Alleged Sexual Assault Negligence
A new lawsuit filed against Lyft alleges serious negligence leading to a passenger's sexual assault by one of its drivers in Washington state.
Tenants Allege Landlords Negligence: Breach of Contract & Habitability
Three tenants have taken legal action against their landlords in San Francisco Superior Court over allegations ranging from negligence to breach-of-contract violations related directly back towards maintaining proper living standards expected...
Troutman Pepper Shortlisted for Three 2024 Energy Storage Investment Awards
Troutman Pepper and Partner Vaughn Morrison have been named among the 2024 Energy Storage Investment Awards finalists.
Live Nation can't use 'mass arbitration' rules to beat class action over Ticketmaster fees, appeals court says
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said a provision in Ticketmaster's user agreement that would force customers with legal claims against the company into so-called 'mass arbitration,' in a bid to ward off trial lawyers' new costly litigation tactics, was 'unconscionable' under California law and could not be saved by federal law
Plaintiffs accuse tech giant Google LLC of privacy violations in Incognito mode
A group led by Garrison Collette has filed a lawsuit against Google LLC for allegedly violating privacy laws by collecting personal data during Incognito mode browsing sessions without consent.
Passenger Accuses Ride-Sharing Giant Lyft of Negligence Following Assault
A passenger has filed a lawsuit against ride-sharing company Lyft alleging negligence after being sexually assaulted by one of its drivers.
Plaintiff alleges Skincare Clinic Negligence Led to Severe Injuries
A recent lawsuit filed in Santa Clara County brings forth allegations against Skinspirit Essential for medical negligence resulting in severe injuries during a skincare procedure gone wrong.
Patient Alleges Medical Negligence Against Physician Resulting in Permanent Injury
A patient has filed a lawsuit against her physician for alleged medical negligence following an injury sustained from a fall in October last year.
Former Employee Alleges Dental Provider Breached Contractual Obligations
Jennifer Cruz has filed a lawsuit against Dion Health in Santa Clara County Superior Court alleging breach of contract among other charges related to her employment benefits for dental services.
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Property Owners After Skylight Fall
Samantha Dunham and Matthew Knoell have filed a lawsuit following a severe accident where they fell through a skylight due to alleged negligence by property owners in San Francisco.
CA law blocking religious schools from special ed funds violates religious freedom, appeals court says
U.S. Ninth Circuit Appeals Court said California can't show its discrimination vs religious schools is "neutral." Three devout Orthodox Jewish families can continue their suit against the state for allegedly forcing them to choose between their faith and obtaining educational services for their disabled children
Plaintiff Alleges Healthcare Provider Violated Multiple Labor Laws
Luis A. Argueta has filed a class-action lawsuit against his former employer Hawthorne Holdings LLC for alleged violations including unpaid wages and lack of proper breaks under California labor laws.
Plaintiff alleges Arizona-based LLC violated California labor laws
Mariah Knight has filed a lawsuit against her former employer TG Administration LLC in Santa Clara County's Superior Court citing numerous labor law infractions including unpaid wages and improper break times under PAGA regulations.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Marcum LLP of discrimination and harassment
Angelique Paramore has filed a lawsuit against her former employer Marcum LLP alleging gender discrimination and sexual harassment in violation of California law.
Google Accused of Privacy Violations by Users Over Incognito Mode Data Collection
In a landmark lawsuit filed in California's Superior Court against tech giant Google LLC, plaintiffs allege unauthorized interception and sale of private browsing data collected during Chrome's Incognito mode usage.
Nikki E. Dobay to Speak at WSATA Annual Conference 2024
Greenberg Traurig, LLPTax Practice Shareholder Nikki E. Dobay will speak at the Western States Association of Tax Administrators (WSATA) Annual Conference Oct. 29.
Ex-BART workers fired over Covid vax mandate should get $7.8M, jury says
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District should pay at least $1.1 million to six workers who were fired in 2022 after BART repeatedly refused to grant religious exemptions and accommodations to workers who said their faith prevented them from complying with BART's Covid shot mandate