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Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer TPX Communications Co., U.S Telepacific Corp Violated Wage Laws
Maria Gonzales has filed a class action lawsuit against her former employers TPX Communications Co., U.S Telepacific Corp., alleging violations such as unpaid wages and denied breaks under California labor laws at Santa Clara's Superior Court on...
Plaintiff alleges Automobile Manufacturer breached warranty over defective vehicle
Esther Suarez Mayora has taken legal action against Volkswagen Group of America Inc., claiming her certified pre-owned vehicle was delivered with serious defects that violate consumer protection laws under California's Song-Beverly Act.
Disabled Advocate Sues Restaurant Chain PK Bowl LLC Over Accessibility Violations
Scott Johnson has filed a lawsuit against PK Bowl LLC alleging violations of disability rights laws after encountering accessibility barriers at their San Jose location.
Plaintiff Alleges Local Restaurant Violated Disability Access Laws
Scott Johnson has filed a lawsuit against Cali Sandwiches for allegedly violating disability access laws at their San Jose location.
Former Employee Alleges Major Corporation Violated Multiple Labor Laws
A former employee has taken legal action against Linde Gas & Equipment Inc., alleging numerous violations of California labor laws affecting non-exempt workers across the state from June 2022 through November 2023.
Fed judge rejects reporter's challenge to Alameda County ban on 'spectating' at illegal car 'sideshows'
The judge said the First Amendment protects the rights of reporters to publish and speak, not necessarily to stand on the sidewalk and observe illegal and dangerous gatherings within a proscribed radius. The reporter and his lawyers are considering an appeal
San Francisco Resident Sues City Over Negligence After Being Struck by Parking Enforcement Vehicle
A San Francisco woman has filed a lawsuit against the city after being hit by a parking enforcement vehicle while crossing a street earlier this year.
Restaurant Accused of Deceptive Pricing Practices
A San Francisco restaurant faces allegations from a customer who claims they were charged undisclosed fees after dining at '54 Mint.'
Airbnb Faces Lawsuit Over Carbon Monoxide Deaths at Mexican Rental Property
The family of Kandace Florence has filed a lawsuit against Airbnb following her tragic death due to carbon monoxide poisoning at a rental property in Mexico City.
Passenger Alleges Negligence Against Rideshare Giant Over Sexual Assault Incident
A lawsuit filed in San Francisco alleges negligence by a major rideshare company following a sexual assault incident involving one of its drivers.
Hospital Employee Sues Non-Profit Corporation Over Negligence Leading to Injury
Bridget Hoffman has taken legal action against Hunter's Point Family following an injury caused by negligence at her workplace.
Property tax raising Prop 5 appears headed to defeat, per preliminary election results
As of Nov. 7, 56% of California voters had voted "No" on Proposition 5, a measure promoted by California Democratic state lawmakers to make it significantly easier for local governments to amass new debt and raise property taxes in the name of infrastructure improvement and affordable housing
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Airbnb Following Fatal Carbon Monoxide Incident
Ceola Hall has filed a lawsuit against Airbnb after her son died from carbon monoxide poisoning at an Airbnb rental in Mexico City.
Attorney General Bonta, Newsom Administration Reach Agreement with City of La Habra Heights on Compliance with State’s Housing Element Law
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Director Gustavo Velasquez announced a settlement that will bring the City of La Habra Heights into compliance with the state’s Housing Element Law.
Plaintiffs Accuse Airbnb of Negligence Leading to Personal Injuries
A family has filed a lawsuit against Airbnb after a deck collapse during their rental stay led to severe injuries and emotional distress.
Passenger Alleges Ride-Sharing Giant Negligence Amid Sexual Assault Crisis
A California woman has filed a lawsuit against ride-sharing company Lyft for alleged negligence after being sexually assaulted by one of its drivers in Santa Monica in November 2021.
Plaintiff Kari McLuhan sues City and County of San Francisco and SP Plus Corporation over Negligence at Airport
Kari McLuhan has filed a lawsuit against both the City and County of San Francisco and SP Plus Corporation following a slip-and-fall accident at SFO's Terminal 3 due to alleged negligence in maintaining safe conditions.
Plaintiff accuses HS Restaurants Inc., operator of Italian eatery II Davide, of deceptive billing practices
A new lawsuit has been filed against HS Restaurants Inc., accusing them of deceptive billing practices at their Italian restaurant II Davide in San Rafael.
Newsom, 'soft-on-crime activists rebuked: California overwhelmingly OKs Prop 36
Despite opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom and other powerful California Democrats and left-wing activists, voters in California overwhelmingly approved Prop 36 to undo progressive criminal justice reforms and restore the ability of cops and prosecutors to address California's sustained crisis of drug and property crime
G. Michelle Ferreira & Barbara T. Kaplan to Speak at 2024 New England IRS Representation Conference
Greenberg Traurig, LLP Tax Practice Shareholders G. Michelle Ferreira and Barbara T. Kaplan will speak at the 2024 New England IRS Representation Conference Nov. 8.