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CA labor rules requiring employers to reimburse work expenses don't apply to CA public universities
California's state university system doesn't have to reimburse a professor's Covid work-from-home expenses, a state appeals said, despite a state law that requires private employers to do so and doesn't explicitly exclude public employers, like universities
Judge: Lawyers OK to claim $12M of $35M Apple gift card scam settlement
A federal judge said he believed lawyers who led a class action lawsuit vs Apple accusing the company of allegedly refusing to refund iTunes and App Store gift cards to alleged victims of scammers should be able to claim 33% of the settlement, despite objections from Apple
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer John Stewart Company Violated Employment Laws
Maria Escobar has filed a lawsuit against her former employer John Stewart Company alleging multiple violations including discrimination based on disability and wrongful termination.
Attorney General Bonta to California Attorneys: Guidance on Solicitation Limits after L.A. Fires is Available
California Attorney General Rob Bonta released information for the public and attorneys, about California attorneys’ ethical obligations after a natural disaster, like the Los Angeles fires this year.
Huntington Beach OK to require voter ID in city elections, judge says
An Orange County judge rejected a petition from California Attorney General Rob Bonta seeking a court order declaring Huntington Beach's city charter rights under California's constitution don't supersede state election law, which forbids voter ID. Bonta said he will appeal
Board Approves Testing Locations, Vendor for In-Person July Bar Exam
The State Bar Board of Trustees has approved exam software and testing locations for the in-person July 2025 California Bar Exam as it continues efforts to improve the test-taking experience and find appropriate remedies for those impacted by issues experienced during the February exam.
Plaintiff Accuses Financial Giant Wells Fargo Bank Of Age Discrimination And Retaliation
A seasoned banking executive is taking legal action against Wells Fargo Bank alleging age discrimination after being terminated at age 56 despite decades-long service marked by outstanding performance reviews.
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Led To Son's Death At Rehabilitation Facility
A lawsuit filed in San Francisco accuses HealthRight 360 of negligence leading to the wrongful death of Justin Cartwright during his stay at their facility.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Double AA Corporation committed assault
Miray Yarasir has filed a lawsuit against her former employer Double AA Corporation alleging assault among other charges after an incident at work left her injured.
Plaintiff Insurer Alleges Negligence Against Waste Management Firm Over Employee Accident
In a recent legal filing dated March 26th in San Francisco's Superior Court, American Casualty Company accuses Recology Leasing Inc., a waste management firm, and its driver Joel Reynoso Sr., of negligence following a vehicular accident involving...
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Driver After Collision Causes Severe Injuries
A couple is taking legal action after an alleged negligent driving incident left one severely injured inside a San Francisco building last December.
Greenberg Traurig Secures Victory in Notorious Oceanwide Plaza ‘Graffiti Towers’ Case
A Real Estate Litigation team from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP obtained a significant decision in the Complex Division of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, which defeated all claims asserted by Lendlease (US) Construction and Webcor Construction to establish that their originally asserted lien claims, worth more than $215 million, had priority over the more than $200 million lien held by Greenberg Traurig’s client, L.A.
Plaintiffs Accuse Multiple Defendants Including Former Acquaintances in Tech Mogul's Murder
A lawsuit filed by Robert Harold Lee's estate accuses multiple defendants including former acquaintances and security firms following his murder in April 2023.
Plaintiff accuses former employer Everflow Technologies Inc. of Whistleblower Retaliation
A former employee has launched a lawsuit against Everflow Technologies Inc., alleging whistleblower retaliation among other charges after raising concerns about illegal business practices within the company.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer CLS Global Transportation Inc.'s Violations Under PAGA
A former employee has taken legal action against CLS Global Transportation Inc., accusing them of multiple labor law violations under California's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
Plaintiff Alleges Educational Corporations Violated Labor Laws
A former playschool teacher has filed a representative action lawsuit against SEG Ed., Inc., Spring Education Group Inc., alleging multiple violations of California labor laws including failure to pay minimum wages and overtime compensation...
Plaintiff alleges wrongful termination against former employer Bay Area Dental Specialists
A former dental hygienist has launched a detailed lawsuit against Bay Area Dental Specialists alleging wrongful termination due to perceived disability discrimination alongside multiple labor law violations including unpaid wages and denied breaks.
Volkswagen Group accused by car buyers for alleged breach in warranty obligations
Two Californian consumers have launched a legal challenge against Volkswagen Group alleging significant breaches in warranty obligations related to their Audi purchase.
Plaintiff alleges property management firm John Stewart Company engaged in racial discrimination
A former maintenance employee has filed a lawsuit against John Stewart Company alleging severe racial discrimination leading up to wrongful termination.
Attorney General Bonta Secures Court Order Against Trump Administration over Continued Disruptions to FEMA Funding
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following statement in response to the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island granting the motion to enforce the preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration as states continue to face obstacles in accessing obligated Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding, including FEMA funding for critical emergency preparedness and recovery programs.