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Plaintiffs sue General Motors over alleged warranty violations
Bharat Patel and Binal Patel have filed a lawsuit against General Motors alleging violations of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act related to their defective Chevrolet Bolt purchased in April 2021.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against defendants following multi-vehicle collision
Jesus Penaloza Herrera has filed a negligence lawsuit against Amber Marie Amezcua and Jose Amezcua following a multi-vehicle collision on December 15, 2022. The case seeks various damages for injuries sustained during the accident allegedly caused by Amber's failure to maintain safe driving practices.
Plaintiffs allege negligence against City of San Francisco and Lyft following pedestrian accident
Robert Blaisdell and David Portales have filed a lawsuit against the City of San Francisco and Lyft Inc., alleging negligence after being struck by a vehicle driven by Julio Sermeno whose vision was obstructed by steam from city infrastructure. The plaintiffs seek damages for serious injuries sustained during the incident.
Split appeals panel revives big antitrust action vs Sutter Health, says judge wrongly excluded evidence
A dissenting judge said his colleagues rewrote decades of antitrust case law by now requiring juries to consider "anticompetitive purpose," as well as actual effect, while also giving trial lawyers new abilities to argue judges cannot restrict them from introducing previously inapplicable evidence "from the inception of time"
Sedgwick report finds third-party litigation funding contributes to rising insurance costs
Research and consulting firm Sedgwick released a report on May 31, which found that the involvement of third-party funders in lawsuits, or third-party litigation funding (TPLF), contributes to social inflation. Social inflation describes the cost of insurance claims rising faster than overall economic inflation.
Plaintiff alleges theft and fraud against self-storage company
Denise Williams has filed a lawsuit against StoragePRO Management alleging theft and fraud after discovering her belongings were stolen from their facility despite assurances about security measures. The case highlights potential breaches in consumer protection laws regarding false advertising and contractual obligations.
Local union president sues member for defamation over Facebook post
Richard Louis Brown has filed a defamation lawsuit against Richard Rees Wake over a Facebook post alleging mental illness. The plaintiff seeks $21 million in damages due to reputational harm and emotional distress caused by the defamatory statement.
Plaintiffs allege professional negligence against assisted living facility following family member’s death
Steve Welch along with his siblings has filed a lawsuit against Kalesta Healthcare Group alleging professional negligence leading to their mother’s death after an incident at The Villas at Saratoga assisted living facility. They seek various forms of compensation through their legal representation by Constantine Panagotacos.
Plaintiff alleges Marriott International engaged in deceptive fee practices
Alexander Xue has filed a lawsuit against Marriott International alleging deceptive fee practices at their Courtyard by Marriott hotel on Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco. The suit seeks $20,000 in damages along with punitive measures to prevent future misconduct.
Man sues Bon Air Services for negligence following traffic collision
Adrian Gutierrez has filed a lawsuit against Bon Air Services alleging negligence after being rear-ended by one of their employees' vehicles on US 101 in San Francisco. The plaintiff seeks various forms of compensation for injuries sustained from the accident.
State Bar Publishes 2023 Digital Annual Report
The State Bar published its 2023 digital annual report today, which focuses on its accomplishments and challenges in a year when budgetary and staffing constraints impacted operations and when transparency and accountability took center stage.
Family sues San Bruno Skilled Nursing Facility over elder neglect leading to death
Theresa Coughlin's family has filed a lawsuit against San Bruno Skilled Nursing Facility alleging severe neglect leading to her untimely death in June 2022.The suit details instances of inadequate care including poor medical attention,pain management,and improper handling of advanced directives.The plaintiffs seek damages,punitive measures,and injunctive relief.
Plaintiffs allege insurance bad faith against Foremost Insurance Company
Plaintiffs Kimberly Wietsma et al., accuse Foremost Insurance Company of Grand Rapids of bad faith regarding an insurance claim for rental property damage. The case involves disputes over attorney fees and allegations of fee manipulation under Brandt guidelines.
Legal Recovery LLC accuses woman of fraudulent conveyance
Legal Recovery LLC has filed a complaint against Crystal Lei alleging fraudulent conveyance related to property transfers dating back over two decades. The case involves long-standing disputes with vexatious litigants Demas Yan and Tina Yan using shell corporations like Legal Recovery LLC for litigation purposes.
Partners Sean Pak and Kevin Johnson Honored as One of the Daily Journal’s Top Intellectual Property Lawyers 2024
Quinn Emanuel is pleased to announce that San Francisco Partner Sean Pak and Silicon Valley Partner Kevin Johnson has been honored as one of the Daily Journal’s Top Intellectual Property Lawyers in their 2024 rankings.
48 Quinn Emanuel attorneys recognized in Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers 2024
Quinn Emanuel is pleased to announce that 48 of our attorneys have been named Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers for 2024. Congratulations!
National Automobile Safety Council appeals judgment in misappropriation of business concepts case
Attorney Louis Allen Liberty has filed a lawsuit against National Automobile Safety Council Inc., alleging misappropriation of his business concept involving legal representation for defrauded car buyers. The appellate court recently vacated a default judgment due to jurisdictional overreach concerning unspecified damage amounts in the original complaint.
LA lifeguard captain says LA County Fire Dept trampled his religious rights over 'Progress Pride' flag
22-year veteran captain of L.A.'s lifeguard service, who is a 'devout Christian,' says he was mistreated by commanding officers and he and his family were threatened with harm by others after he requested an exemption from county mandate to personally raise the 'Progress Pride' flag at his lifeguard station
Land Use Law: Navigating California's New Legal & Development Landscape on June 6-7, 2024
West Coast Land Use and Environment attorneys Jennifer Hernandez and Chelsea Maclean will participate in the 2024 California Land Use Law Conference hosted by CLE International.
Tenant Sues Property Management Company Over Negligence Leading To Injury
David Chavez has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Steele Holdings LLC., alleging negligence after suffering injuries from falling through a poorly maintained porch at his residence. The case highlights ongoing medical expenses and loss of earnings due to sustained injuries.