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Friday, April 4, 2025

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Plaintiffs Accuse Ride-Sharing Giant Uber Technologies Inc. of Negligence Following Alleged Assaults

By Northern California Record |
A lawsuit filed against Uber Technologies Inc., claims multiple instances of assault by drivers linked through their app.

Restaurant Accused of Deceptive Pricing Practices

By Northern California Record |
A San Francisco restaurant faces allegations of misleading customers with hidden fees disguised as government mandates.

Growers can't avoid taxes by plowing proceeds from losses on one farm into a different kind of farm

By Scott Holland |
State appeals panel say payout for crop damage only is legally distinct from purchase of trees and acreage

Plaintiff alleges restaurant overcharged with hidden fees

By Northern California Record |
A lawsuit has been filed against a San Francisco restaurant for allegedly deceiving customers with undisclosed fees on their bills.

Plaintiff accuses ceramics manufacturer of labor law violations

By Northern California Record |
A former administrative assistant has filed a class-action lawsuit against Modern Ceramics MFG in California for alleged labor law violations including unpaid wages and lack of proper meal breaks.

Alaska National Insurance Company sues driver for negligence after employee injuries

By Northern California Record |
Alaska National Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against Ulysses Vasquez following a traffic accident that injured two employees managing traffic on State Route 17.

Plaintiff accuses restaurant operator CRJ Partners V of deceptive pricing practices

By Northern California Record |
A recent lawsuit filed in Santa Clara County accuses a San Jose restaurant operator of deceptive pricing tactics by adding undisclosed fees to customer bills.

Plaintiff alleges restaurant overcharges through hidden fees

By Northern California Record |
A recent lawsuit filed in California accuses a local restaurant of deceptively charging customers with undisclosed fees.

Plaintiffs Allege Systematic Violations Against Agricultural Employers Under California Law

By Northern California Record |
In a lawsuit filed on February 18th in Santa Clara County's Superior Court of California, three plaintiffs accuse Empire Farm Labor Contractor LLC and Christopher Ranch LLC of violating multiple labor laws affecting non-exempt hourly workers...

Plaintiff alleges employment training center discriminated during pregnancy

By Northern California Record |
Christina Pinedo has filed a lawsuit against her former employer, Center for Employment Training, alleging wrongful termination due to pregnancy discrimination and retaliation under California law.

Plaintiff accuses Property Seller of Breach of Contract and Fraud

By Northern California Record |
A developer specializing in affordable housing has launched a lawsuit against a property seller over alleged breach of contract and fraudulent activities concerning a San Jose project site.

Plaintiff accuses Texas-based contractor supplier of labor code violations

By Northern California Record |
A class action lawsuit has been filed against a Texas-based contractor supplier alleging multiple labor code violations affecting its California employees.

Plaintiffs Allege Ride-Sharing Giant Negligence Led to Assaults

By Northern California Record |
A group of anonymous plaintiffs has taken legal action against Uber Technologies Inc., accusing the ride-sharing giant of negligence leading to their assaults by drivers.

Lawsuit: Fresno schools run academic help programs that discriminate vs non-black students

By Jonathan Bilyk |
The lawsuit from the Californians for Equal Rights Foundation is the latest challenging alleged racially discriminatory government programs in the state. The lawsuit asserts Fresno Unified School District is spending $12M per year to operate academic programs open only to black students

KUTV News reporter on Denny’s price increase: 'The cost of eggs is at a record high'

By B. B. Urness |
Olivia Kelleher, a news reporter for KUTV 2 News, said that Denny's is experiencing rising food costs, with record-high egg prices prompting major restaurant chains to implement surcharges.

Uber: Legal abuse driving up rider fares, cutting driver earnings due to California insurance requirements

By A. D. Bamburg |
Uber has announced that excessive rideshare insurance requirements in several U.S. states, including California, are increasing costs for both riders and drivers.

Four McGuireWoods Partners Honored in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading U.S. Environmental Lawyers

By The Northern California Record |
McGuireWoods partners Gregory Hinojosa Evans, Aaron Flynn, Makram Jaber and Allison Wood were recognized in “The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers – The Green 500.”

Plaintiff (insurance company) sues Defendant (guitar manufacturer) for Negligence and Breach of Contract

By Northern California Record |
Lexington Insurance Company has taken legal action against Blackbird Guitars LLC after a devastating fire allegedly caused by negligence damaged insured property in San Francisco.

Plaintiff Insurer Sues Musical Instrument Manufacturer Over Fire Damage

By Northern California Record |
Lexington Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against Joseph Luttwak and his companies for alleged negligence leading to a devastating fire at a San Francisco property in October 2023.

Plaintiff alleges retail giant Footprint USA violated disability rights through inaccessible website

By Northern California Record |
A visually impaired plaintiff has filed a lawsuit against Footprint USA for allegedly failing to make its website accessible under disability laws such as ADA and Unruh Civil Rights Act.