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California Court of Appeal Affirms Judgment in Stadium Workers' Labor Code §201 Suit
A California Court of Appeal ruled in favor of firm client, the San Francisco Baseball Associates LLC (the San Francisco Giants) in a lawsuit where a plaintiff asserted a novel theory that the Giants failed to immediately pay him “final” wages due at “discharge” – i.e., at the end of every homestand, season, and between-season-events held at the Giants stadium – purportedly in violation of California Labor Code §§ 201 and 203.
The Utility Reform Network calls for relief for California ratepayers
The Utility Reform Network (TURN) has raised concerns about the financial burden on California's ratepayers, who are grappling with "record-breaking bills" that are allegedly pushing families into poverty and homelessness. The organization points out that Californians are dealing with escalating costs for basic necessities such as housing, food, utilities, and insurance.
'De facto invisible': High costs, state rules, lack of online access can block public from monitoring 'public' court proceedings
A settlement has resolved a class action vs federal courts over fees charged to access online court documents. But high costs for certain records and varying court rules about public access to court records in Illinois and elsewhere create a legal patchwork that mostly limits public view into the courts
Woman says Dreamline shower door exploded, injured her while staying at W Hotel
The lawsuit claims at least 15 similar shower doors have shattered at the hotel and injured guests
Business groups, others, ask SCOTUS to force CA courts to abide by earlier SCOTUS decision in PAGA cases
The petition asserts the California courts have issued 'nonsensical' rulings, finding that under the SCOTUS' Viking River decision, California workers who are blocked from suing their employers by arbitration clauses can still sue their employers under California's PAGA law on behalf of coworkers
Class action in SF court accuses Jumio of allegedly violating Illinois biometrics privacy law
The lawsuit marks the latest suit filed against Jumio under the Illinois law, accusing the company of improperly scanning the faces of people signing up for online services to which Jumio provides ID verification services
Class action accuses Golftec of allegedly violating California wage, labor laws
The named plaintiff accuses the company of further wrongly firing him after complaining about his employer's holiday pay practices.
Meta can't escape class action claiming Facebook 'Potential Reach' for ads misled advertisers
A majority on a split panel of the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said it should only matter that Facebook allegedly inflated the "Potential Reach" of "boosted" ads, not by how much individual advertisers may have been misled, if at all
Engine Manufacturer Cummins Settles California Certification Procedure and Emission Violations Case for $46 Million
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) today announced a settlement of $46 million with engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. (Cummins).
Man claims Redwood City cops used excessive force amid altercation in father's hospital room
The man asserts police were summoned to the hospital room after he allegedly got into a verbal argument with nurses over his father's treatment, but they allegedly punched him and threw him to the floor without cause.
Class action accuses Mihon Corp. of allegedly misleading customers by claiming its ED treatment product is all natural
The lawsuit claims the allegedly all natural supplement contains the same active ingredient found in the pharmaceutical Viagra.
Troutman Pepper Shortlisted for IFLR Americas Awards 2024
Troutman Pepper has been named a finalist in the International Financial Law Review’s (IFLR) 2024 Americas Awards in the “Tech Innovation” category, which recognizes “a legal tech solution, or its application, that is pioneering, creative, or uses a new or untested product to great effect.”
Designer Hermes International accused of wrongly forcing customers to buy other items before buying Birkin bags
The lawsuit accuses French luxury goods maker Hermes of allegedly violating federal antitrust laws by leveraging super high demand for its luxury Birkin bags to coerce customers to purchase other items
Class action accuses Yeti of allegedly allowing third-party payment processor to access customer info
Yeti Coolers, a popular cooler and mug manufacturer, is facing a class action lawsuit over allegations of privacy invasion.
Chocolate doesn't have enough Stevia, class action says
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers say Hershey advertises its Lily's chocolate products as being made with Stevia but they actually contain more of a different kind of sweetener.
Benesch San Francisco Managing Partner Stephanie A. Sheridan Named a 2024 TerraLex Trailblazer
Benesch is pleased to announce that TerraLex named Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s San Francisco office, Stephanie A. Sheridan, a 2024 TerraLex Trailblazer.
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Attorney General Bonta Joins FTC, Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General in Lawsuit Against Sham International Cancer Charity
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan multistate coalition of 10 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit seeking a permanent injunction against Cancer Recovery Foundation International, Inc. (CRF) and its president, Gregory Anderson, for operating sham charities that collected millions of dollars from donors but provided little monetary assistance to cancer survivors and their families.
Class action accuses Univision of allowing Endeavor Streaming to learn viewing history of streaming users
The class action asserts Univision's alleged actions violated federal and California state law.
Class action accuses Starbucks of wrongly charging more for non-dairy milk, creamers in drinks
Starbucks Corporation is facing a class-action lawsuit filed by a group of customers alleging that the company has been unlawfully charging extra for non-dairy milk and creamers in their beverages. The plaintiffs, Maria Bollinger, Dawn Miller, and Shunda Smith, claim that Starbucks' practice of adding a surcharge for non-dairy alternatives is discriminatory towards lactose-intolerant customers and those with milk allergies.