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CA appeals court: State OK to go after Christian baker for refusing to bake 'plain, simple' cake for lesbian wedding
The court said sincere Christian beliefs concerning marriage and lack of "ill will or malice" held by Cathy Miller, owner of Tastries Bakery in Bakersfield, don't shield her from the state's civil rights enforcement action. Miller's attorneys vowed to appeal to the state Supreme Court, saying the state is trying to "crush" her over her beliefs
Jones Day's David Kiernan named "Leading National Litigator" by The Daily Journal
Jones Day's Partner-in-Charge of Northern California and accomplished trial lawyer David Kiernan was named to The Daily Journal's list of the "Leading National Litigators" who are prominent commercial litigators handling the most consequential cases in California.
Temple Nightclub accused of Negligence after Alleged Assaults on Patrons
Two patrons have filed a lawsuit against Temple Nightclub in San Francisco following alleged assaults by its security personnel that left them injured and traumatized.
Business Partner Alleges Breach Against Restaurant Operators Over Contract Dispute
Matthew Wang has filed a lawsuit against his former business partners over allegations including breach of contract and embezzlement related to their joint restaurant venture in San Francisco.
Plaintiffs Accuse Financial Institutions of Wrongful Securities Transfer
A lawsuit has been filed in San Francisco against Equinity Trust Company and others for allegedly mishandling nearly $2 million in securities from a trust meant for Greek charities.
Tenant Alleges Property Owners' Negligence Led to Catastrophic Injury
Abraham Horrillo has filed a lawsuit against several property owners and managers after suffering life-altering injuries from falling off an unsafe fire escape at his San Francisco apartment building.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against City College after sidewalk fall
Sharawn Laws has filed a lawsuit against local government entities following a trip-and-fall incident on an uneven sidewalk at City College in San Francisco.
Family of man who died while 'train surfing' sues, says BART should've stopped him
The family of 19-year-old Daniel Baran claims BART should pay because their trains aren't equipped with tech to stop the trains when someone climbs on the roof of a moving train
Attorney General Bonta in New Court Filing: Trump Administration Not Complying with Court Order to Unfreeze Certain Federal Funding
California Attorney General Rob Bonta led a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a motion to enforce and a motion for preliminary injunction in NY v. Trump, the ongoing lawsuit challenging actions by President Trump, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and federal agencies attempting to pause nearly $3 trillion in federal assistance funding allocated to the states that support critical programs and services that benefit the American people.
Restaurant Employees Sue Employers Over Wage Violations
A class action lawsuit has been filed against several restaurant groups in California alleging widespread wage violations including unpaid overtime and missed breaks.
Plaintiff alleges security service company engaged in wrongful termination and disability discrimination
Christopher Ancheta has taken legal action against his former employers alleging wrongful termination due to disability discrimination.
San Francisco Resident Alleges Assault by Walgreens Employees During Item Return Attempt
Mark Ledbetter has taken legal action against Walgreens after an alleged assault by two employees during an item return attempt at a San Francisco location on February 1st last year.
California Woman Alleges Negligence Against San Francisco Nightclub Over Violent Assault
A lawsuit has been filed against Temple SF Night Club in San Francisco following an alleged violent assault on Nikola Konstantinovica due to inadequate security measures at the venue.
San Francisco, Santa Clara, others sue Trump to halt DOJ actions vs 'Sanctuary' cities, counties
The lawsuit comes as a preemptive strike against the Trump administration, which has signaled its intent to use funding cuts, lawsuits and other actions to pressure 'Sanctuary' governments into complying with efforts to remove criminals and other illegal immigrants from the U.S.
Vedder Price Expands San Francisco Office with Addition of Intellectual Property Shareholder Brent Yamashita
Vedder Price is pleased to announce that attorney Brent Yamashita has joined the San Francisco office as a Shareholder in the firm’s Intellectual Property (IP) practice group.
Shook Co-Chair of Antitrust to Moderate CLE Panel on Civil and Criminal Conduct Trials on February 12, 2025
Shook Co-Chair of Antitrust Ryan Sandrock will be moderating the panel “Civil and Criminal Conduct Trials,” February 12.
Plaintiff Alleges Workplace Sexual Harassment Against Employer Lark Avenue Car Wash
Carlos Andres Cardenas Torres has filed a lawsuit against his employer Lark Avenue Car Wash in Santa Clara County's Superior Court on January 28th, alleging severe workplace misconduct including sexual harassment by his manager Erica Lewis.
Former Employee Alleges Luxury Retailer Violated Wage Laws
Aida Cukic has filed a lawsuit against her former employer, The Neiman Marcus Group LLC, alleging multiple violations of California's wage laws under PAGA.
Plaintiff Alleges Automobile Manufacturer Breached Warranty Laws
Hanwei Cheng has filed a lawsuit against FCA US LLC in California's Superior Court for alleged breaches of warranty related to a defective Jeep Grand Cherokee purchased in February 2023.
Blvd Coffee accused of violating ADA standards by disabled patron
Scott Johnson has filed a lawsuit against Blvd Coffee Inc., alleging violations of disability rights laws after encountering accessibility barriers during visits in November 2024.