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Widow Alleges Former Acquaintance Defrauded Her Out Of Life Savings
A widow has filed a lawsuit against a former acquaintance alleging fraud and elder financial abuse after lending him $140k based on false promises of repayment that never occurred; she's seeking damages plus punitive measures
Plaintiffs Accuse Healthcare Corporation of Wage Violations
Five former employees have filed a class-action lawsuit against Lorian Health alleging widespread labor law violations including unpaid wages and denial of meal breaks.
Ex-law firm CFO, ex-president of LGBTQ chamber of commerce pleads guilty to embezzling $1.3M
Tony Archuleta-Perkins who served as chief financial officer at The Veen Firm and served as president of the Golden Gate Business Association pleaded guilty to bank fraud and money laundering, according to federal prosecutors, who said he admitted to stealing at least $1.3 million from law firms for which he worked from 2018-2023
Plaintiff Alleges Therapist Breached Professional Duties Causing Emotional Distress
Chikodi Chima has filed a lawsuit against therapist John David Perkins in San Francisco Superior Court alleging multiple breaches including professional negligence and emotional distress.
ATRA ranks California Courts among top 5 Judicial Hellholes in 2024
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has ranked California as the fifth Judicial Hellhole, citing its civil justice system for fostering novel liability theories and excessive litigation.
California Utility Giant Accused by Minors' Guardians of Negligence Leading to Dixie Fire Devastation
A group representing minors has launched a lawsuit against PG&E Corporation for its alleged role in causing the massive Dixie Fire through negligent maintenance practices.
Plaintiff Alleges Fraudulent Misrepresentation Against Unlicensed Broker
Blaine Schanfeldt has filed a lawsuit against Dan Irish in San Francisco Superior Court alleging fraudulent misrepresentation and deceit leading to substantial financial loss.
Cryptocurrency Exchange Giant Accused of Negligence After Massive Identity Theft
A Florida resident has taken legal action against cryptocurrency platform Coinbase following an alleged identity theft incident that resulted in $600k loss from digital wallets.
Liberty Insurance Corporation Sues Auto Manufacturer FCA US LLC Over Alleged Vehicle Defect
Liberty Insurance Corporation has filed a lawsuit against FCA US LLC over an alleged defect in a Chrysler Pacifica vehicle that led to significant property damage due to fire.
Real Estate Firm Alleges Fraud Against Potential Buyer Over Misleading Financing Claims
A real estate firm has filed a lawsuit against a potential buyer for allegedly misleading them about financing plans in a failed property deal involving an apartment complex in Berkeley.
Plaintiff Alleges Website Accessibility Violations Against Pizza Company
A visually-impaired plaintiff has sued a pizza company over alleged violations of accessibility laws concerning its website design and functionality.
McDermotts sue Uber Technologies over negligence after pedestrian accident
In a lawsuit filed on December 10th in San Francisco's Superior Court, Robert and Ellen McDermott accuse Uber Technologies Inc., along with other parties including Hertz Global Holdings Inc., of negligence following an accident that left Robert...
Plaintiff alleges Defendant stole trade secrets
Orange Charger Inc., an electric vehicle charging company, has filed a lawsuit against former employee Joseph Nagle and his new employer Pando Electric Inc., accusing them of stealing confidential information for competitive gain.
Gough/Fell Associates Alleges Negligence Against Greenview Planning Over Fire Damage
In a recent lawsuit filed in San Francisco Superior Court by Gough/Fell Associates against Greenview Planning and Design LLC., accusations include negligence leading to significant property damage following an uncontrolled fire at a construction...
Former Employee Alleges Restaurant Chain Violated Multiple Labor Laws
Janet Ariana Fabela Mata has taken legal action against Mexican Street Food LLC for allegedly violating several labor laws during her employment as a line cook from February 2021 to April 2024.
Plaintiff Alleges Fraud Against Former COO in Tech Company Dispute
A tech company founder has filed a lawsuit against his former COO alleging fraud and embezzlement among other charges.
Rideshare Giant Accused of Misclassifying Drivers Amidst Legal Battle Over Worker Rights
Carol Grey has filed a lawsuit against rideshare giant Lyft in Santa Clara County Superior Court alleging worker misclassification and various labor law violations under California statutes including Proposition 22 adjustments requirements .
California Couple Sues Ford Motor Company Over Alleged Vehicle Defects
Julie and Won Kim have filed a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company alleging multiple defects in their newly purchased vehicle which have not been resolved despite several attempts under warranty provisions.
Plaintiff alleges educational corporation violated labor laws
A former administrative assistant has filed a lawsuit against Spring Education Group Inc., accusing them of violating multiple California labor laws including unpaid wages and improper break times.
Judge gives win to Meta in court fight over use of Pegasus spyware to monitor Whatsapp users
A federal judge found Israel-based NSO liable for installing its Pegasus spyware program to intercept messages sent by about 1,400 users of Meta's Whatsapp messaging platform. The judge said the parties will face a trial over how much in damages NSO may need to pay to resolve the case