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Former Employee Alleges Multiple Labor Violations Against Bonney Plumbing LLC
Nathaniel Swaney Henry has filed a class-action lawsuit against his former employer Bonney Plumbing LLC in Sacramento County Superior Court on September 13th, accusing them of numerous labor law violations including failure to pay proper wages and denying lawful meal breaks.
Shopper Sues Shopping Outlet Over Dangerous Walkway
Jana Malm has filed a lawsuit against Simon Property Group Inc., Folsom Premium Outlets, and others for injuries sustained due to an allegedly hazardous walkway at Folsom Premium Outlets in California.
Plaintiffs Allege Medical Malpractice Against Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
A family has filed a lawsuit against Santa Clara Valley Medical Center alleging severe negligence during childbirth led to their baby's brain injury. The case seeks extensive damages for both economic losses and emotional distress experienced by both mother and child.
Patient Alleges Dentist's Negligence Resulted in Severe Injuries
Samantha Frank has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Troy Scott Follmar alleging professional negligence resulting in severe physical and emotional distress. Filed on September 11th in Santa Clara County Superior Court, Frank seeks damages for medical expenses and ongoing pain stemming from alleged malpractice dating back to August 2022.
Former Branch Managers Sue Auto-Chlor System Over Unpaid Overtime
Three former branch managers have filed a lawsuit against Auto-Chlor System alleging unpaid overtime wages among other labor violations in Santa Clara County Superior Court on September 13th.
Appeals panel: Nurses should get chance to sue San Francisco over unpaid OT
9th Circuit rules city hasn't showed its nurses are salaried employees exempt from certain FLSA guidelines
Olive Garden partners with Uber in reversal of previous statements
Darden Restaurants, Inc., the parent company of Olive Garden, has announced a multi-year exclusive delivery partnership with Uber Technologies, Inc. set to begin with Olive Garden in late 2024.
Tri-Delta Transit’s Mobility on Demand with Uber provides accessible service
Tri-Delta Transit’s Mobility on Demand program, in partnership with Uber, continues to provide accessible solutions to transportation issues faced by individuals with disabilities.
Greenberg Traurig’s Lindsay E. Hutner and Philip I. Person to Participate in PLI Cutting-Edge Employment Law Issues 2024
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Lindsay E. Hutner and Philip I. Person will present at the Practising Law Institute (PLI) Cutting-Edge Employment Law Issues 2024: The California Difference Oct. 1.
NFIB Chief Economist: 'Uncertainty among small business owners continues to rise' amidst high inflation
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg said "uncertainty among small business owners continues to rise" as inflationary pressures continue.
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Cardiologist Over Mother's Death
In a gripping medical malpractice case filed in Sacramento County's Superior Court on August 26, siblings Daniel McCurry and Carie Powell accuse cardiologist Dr Inder Singh of negligence leading to their mother's death after refusing her transfer for urgent treatment
Virgin Hotels Accuses Property Developer Of Breach Of Contract
Virgin Hotels has won a significant legal victory against property developer 250 Fourth Development over an alleged breach of contract regarding a downtown San Francisco hotel project. The court awarded $9.7 million in damages to Virgin after finding that the developer unlawfully terminated their management agreement.
Former Police Officer Sues San Francisco Employees' Retirement System Over Denied Disability Benefits
Justin W.Webster,a former San Francisco police officer,is suingthe SanFranciscoEmployees' RetirementSystem overthe denialofhis IndustrialDisabilityRetirement(IDR)application.The courthas orderedthe casetobe reconsideredwithnewmedicalevidence.
Former Employee Alleges Fraud Against Financial Services Firm Over Arbitration Award
Richard McCollam accuses Royal Alliance Associates of fabricating evidence leading to his wrongful termination and subsequent adverse arbitration ruling. He seeks judicial relief for what he claims is a fraudulent procurement of an arbitration award.
**Tenant Wins Eviction Battle Over Technicality in Notice**
The City of Alameda's attempt to evict tenant Shelby Sheehan for unpaid rent has been thwarted due to technical errors in their eviction notice. The appellate court upheld a lower court's decision favoring Sheehan because the City's three-day notice failed to correctly identify where payments should be made.
Plaintiffs accuse cryptocurrency giant of misleading security claims
In a recent legal filing in San Francisco Superior Court, four individuals have accused cryptocurrency platform Coinbase of misleading users about its security features in violation of California consumer protection laws. The plaintiffs seek public injunctive relief aimed at preventing future harm to consumers.
Plaintiff Alleges Prima Medical Group's Negligence Led to Harm
A heated courtroom dispute arose when Elizabeth Soloway accused Prima Medical Group of negligence during surgery performed by Dr. Stahl. The case took an unexpected turn due to a juror's controversial outburst leading to motions for juror dismissal and retrial which were ultimately denied by the court.
SF can't enforce ordinance giving tenants more time to fight evictions: Appeals panel
State law allows evictions after three-day warning period
California, enviro activists hit ExxonMobil with lawsuits over plastics recycling
The state's new lawsuit accuses ExxonMobil of misleading Americans into believing recycling is a "cure-all" for plastic waste. ExxonMobil says the lawsuit is just an attempt by the state to absolve itself of blame for flooding landfills and the environment with plastic
Greenberg Traurig’s Nikki E. Dobay & Shail P. Shah to Speak at COST 55th Annual Meeting
Greenberg Traurig, LLPTax Practice Shareholders Nikki E. Dobay and Shail P. Shah will speak at the Council on State Taxation (COST) 55th Annual Meeting Sept. 25 -26.