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San Francisco Resident Sues Local Authorities Over Dangerous Escalator Incident
A San Francisco resident has filed a lawsuit against local authorities after sustaining serious injuries at the Salesforce Transit Center due to alleged negligence regarding escalator safety.
Hotel Guest Alleges Negligence Against Hospitality Giants Over Hot Tub Incident
Kristine Rowan has filed a lawsuit against major hospitality companies after slipping in a hot tub at The Palace Hotel on December 25th last year.
Guardians Sue Utility Giant PG&E Over Devastating Dixie Fire
A lawsuit has been filed against utility giant PG&E by several minors through their guardians following the devastating Dixie Fire in Northern California.
Real Estate Firm Alleges Fraud Against Seller Family Over Property Deal
A real estate firm has taken legal action against a family over allegations related to a fraudulent property deal in San Francisco.
Mother Sues State Agencies Over Daughter's Death Alleging Dangerous Road Conditions
Theresa Bayliss-Pedrotti has filed a lawsuit following her daughter's tragic death in a series of collisions on San Francisco's Bay Bridge earlier this year.
Plaintiff accuses Discord Inc., tech company, of deceptive subscription practices
Jessica Hulett has filed a class action lawsuit against Discord Inc., alleging violations of consumer protection laws due to obstructive subscription cancellation processes.
Couple Accuses Grocery Chain Whole Foods Market of Negligence After Slip-and-Fall Incident
Alene and Gerald Santini have filed a lawsuit against Whole Foods Market following an alleged slip-and-fall incident at one of its stores in San Francisco.
Former Employee Alleges Unpaid Wages and Retaliation Against Industrial Control Systems Integrator
Dominic Lombardo has filed a lawsuit against Performance Automation Company alleging unpaid wages and retaliation after raising concerns about business expense reimbursements.
Insurance Company Sues Renovation Contractor Over Fire Damage
CSAA Insurance Exchange has taken legal action against America's Vinyl Exteriors Inc., operating as America's Dream Homeworks, following a destructive fire allegedly caused by negligent renovation practices at an insured property in Rancho Cordova.
Former Employee Alleges Healthcare Provider Violated Labor Laws
Anthony Sandoval has filed a class action lawsuit against his former employer Briotix Health for alleged labor law violations including failure to pay minimum wages and provide required breaks.
With New Tobacco Enforcement Law Set to Go into Effect January 1st, Attorney General Bonta Releases Guidance to Businesses
California Attorney General Rob Bonta released guidance to help businesses across the state comply with the new law regarding implementation of the flavored tobacco ban. Effective January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill (AB) 3218, builds on the implementation of the flavored tobacco ban (SB 793, 2019) by enacting new enforcement efforts from the Attorney General’s office and the establishment of a list of all tobacco products that are permissibly unflavored and allowed to be sold in California.
Loya Casualty Insurance Company Accuses Driver Jocelyn Brose of Negligence Leading to Financial Loss
Loya Casualty Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against Jocelyn Brose alleging negligent driving resulted in an accident causing $5,901.89 in damages covered by their policyholder's insurance claim.
'Ladies night' promotion lawsuit drives Concord Peruvian restaurant out of business
The lawsuit was filed in 2023 against the Lima restaurant under California state anti-discrimination laws. Plaintiffs said the restaurant's "Ladies' Night" promotion unfairly offered discount drinks to women customers, but not to men or transgender patrons. The restaurant said the strain from the added legal bills proved too great to overcome
Attorney General Bonta: City of Goleta Unlawfully Rejected Affordable Housing Application
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an amicus brief in the Santa Barbara County Superior Court in support of a proposed affordable housing project in Goleta. Located in Santa Barbara County, Goleta is experiencing an acute housing shortage, and approximately 75% of lower-income renter households and 64% of lower-income owner households in Goleta are spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
Sheppard Mullin Attorneys Named “Life Science Stars” in LMG Life Sciences 2024
The 2024 edition of LMG Life Sciences named five Sheppard Mullin partners “Life Science Stars” across its FDA, Corporate and Intellectual Property categories.
Judge nixes $5.1M deal to end visual impairment website discrimination class action vs Fashion Nova
A San Francisco federal judge said he could not approve the deal to end the action vs women's clothing seller Fashion Nova because the retailer might get too much of its money back at the end of the deal. Attorneys would have gotten $1.24 million under the deal
Plaintiff accuses former business associate of fraud and seeks indemnity
A lawsuit filed by Ha Vinh Ly accuses former business partner Lap Thanh Tang of fraud related to investments made into TWN Investment Group LLC back in 2008.
Jones Day names 37 new partners
The global law firm Jones Day announces that the 37 lawyers listed below will be admitted to the Firm’s partnership effective January 1, 2025.
California Resident Alleges Ford Motor Company Breached Warranties on Defective Vehicle
James Kirk Zimmer has taken legal action against Ford Motor Company for allegedly failing to honor warranties on his defective vehicle purchase while engaging in unfair business practices under California law.
Gig Economy Platform Accused of Misclassifying Workers in Legal Showdown
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu has filed a lawsuit against Delaware-based company GigSmart Inc., accusing it of misclassifying its shift workers as independent contractors rather than employees in violation of Californian labor laws.