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Man sues couple over negligence resulting from car collision
James Phung has filed a negligence lawsuit against Justin and Carol Fleury following a car accident on November 2nd last year which left him injured physically and emotionally distressed.
Plaintiffs allege medical malpractice against Methodist Hospital and Nurse Anesthetist
A new lawsuit filed in Sacramento accuses Methodist Hospital and a nurse anesthetist of medical malpractice resulting in severe injuries following an unauthorized epidural injection during childbirth procedures. Plaintiffs seek damages for ongoing physical pain and loss of consortium.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against driver following collision resulting in injuries
Farshid Ebadati has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Samiullah Shinwar following a car accident at an intersection in Sacramento on February 21st last year. The plaintiff is seeking over $35k for medical expenses, lost earnings due to injury-related work absence, property damage among other compensations.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against Salud Clinic Leading to wrongful death
Alexander Sears-Robison has filed a wrongful death and medical malpractice lawsuit against several healthcare providers following his mother's death due to alleged negligent medical care at Salud Clinic in Sacramento County. The suit seeks various forms of relief including damages for loss of companionship and pre-death suffering.
Accident in Elk Grove results in serious injuries and lawsuits
Joel Marcel Mariano has filed a lawsuit against Marcus Jay Yarborough and Steven Dale Guthrie over an auto accident that occurred on December 5, 2022. The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $25,000 for injuries sustained during the collision.
In appeal, Mothers Against Toxic Housing alleges California Department of Toxic Substances Control violated CEQA regulations
Mothers Against Toxic Housing has filed an appeal against California Department of Toxic Substances Control over alleged procedural violations related to an 86-acre site's cleanup plan in Richmond. The case raises concerns about sea level rise and vapor intrusion risks not adequately addressed by existing remediation strategies.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against dog owner following vicious attack
Brittany Anzel has filed a lawsuit against Joseph Harry Allan Lister citing negligence after being attacked by his dog at McP’s Taphouse Grill in South Lake Tahoe on June 24, 2023. The case seeks damages exceeding $35,000 for severe injuries sustained during the incident.
Plaintiff Accuses Defendants of negligence in San Jose car accident
Reynaldo Vides has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Andres Lorenzo Contreras and Luis Eugenio Olivera following a car accident in San Jose on June 17, 2022. Represented by Sunset West Legal Group attorneys Payton Kashani and Denise Barnes, Vides seeks damages for serious injuries allegedly caused by the defendants' negligence.
Plaintiff accuses Defendants of negligence following scooter collision
Nasasha Jasanee Carmen Arias has filed a negligence lawsuit against Christopher Kelly and Erna Herzog following a scooter collision in San Francisco on July 13, 2022. Represented by Adamson Ahdoot LLP attorneys Alan A. Ahdoot and Christopher B. Adamson, Arias seeks damages for severe injuries sustained in the incident.
Woman sues driver over negligence leading to severe injuries
Michele Charise Haines has filed a negligence lawsuit against Andrew Manuntag Navarro following a car accident on May 24, 2022, which resulted in severe injuries for Haines. Filed on May 13, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court by attorneys from Adamson Ahdoot LLP., the suit seeks both general and special damages among other reliefs.
Plaintiff alleges city and county of San Francisco and DFS Group negligence in personal injury suit
Sook Jung has filed a personal injury lawsuit against CCSF and DFS Group L.P., alleging negligence due to unsafe conditions at San Francisco International Airport. Represented by Constantine Panagotacos from Dunn & Panagotacos LLP, she seeks damages following an incident where she tripped over an angled curb near DFS Duty Free Galleria’s storefront.
Plaintiff appeals decision for Sierra Nevada Memorial-Miners Hospital of age discrimination
Jessica Hoglund has filed a lawsuit against Sierra Nevada Memorial-Miners Hospital alleging age discrimination and harassment by her supervisor Rhonda Horne leading to wrongful termination after thirteen years at the hospital. The court awarded substantial damages including attorney fees following a bench trial confirming discriminatory animus towards older employees within the workplace environment.
Plaintiff appeals class action status of lawsuit again the City of Folsom
Harold Malmquist has filed a class action lawsuit against the City of Folsom alleging negligence in maintaining proper corrosion control measures at its water treatment plant led to widespread damage to copper piping in homes and businesses between July 2017 and July 2020.
Appeals court blocks GOP-led states from trying to stop Biden from negotiating away immigration rule
A dissenting judge said the decision is motivated by a desire to ensure the Biden administration and left-wing groups reach a deal that could undermine a rule intended to reduce illegal immigration and prevent the U.S. Supreme Court from entering the legal fight
Lawsuit: California telehealth doctor licensing rules unconstitutionally block patients from 'lifesaving' care
The Pacific Legal Foundation, a successful nonprofit constitutional law organization, has filed suit against the California Medical Board on behalf of a patient with a rare hemophilia condition and a prominent New York cancer specialist, asserting California's restrictions on out-of-state telehealth are unconstitutional
California saw third-largest total of ‘nuclear verdicts’ in 2023
A report released on May 3 by the public relations firm Marathon Strategies revealed that California ranked third in the United States for the largest total sum of "nuclear verdicts" in 2023, verdicts exceeding $10 million.
Navigating the Fda’s Laboratory-developed Tests Final Rule on May 23, 2024
On April 29, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a long-awaited final rule asserting its authority to regulate laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) as medical devices.
Mercury Insurance partners with Tokio Marine America to transition customers
Mercury Insurance has announced they will partner with Tokio Marine America (TMA) and its subsidiary, Trans Pacific Insurance Company (TPIC), to help transition all their existing customers over as TMA moves out of the California personal insurance market.
Rideshare driver stabbed by passenger can't sue Lyft for not screening passengers' criminal history
The passenger who attacked a rideshare driver had a lengthy criminal history, easily pulled in a basic background check. But a state appeals court says California law blocks Lyft and other rideshare operators from screening passengers to protect their drivers
Thompson Coburn Shuts Down Fraudulent Website for Marymount California University
Thompson Coburn partners Emily Murphy and Michael Parks and associate Brendan Bement sent a cease-and-desist letter to prevent website fraudsters from impersonating Marymount California University.