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Plaintiff Accuses Local Spa Business of Negligence Following Injury
Justin Tienken-Harder has filed a lawsuit against Archimedes Banya SF in San Francisco Superior Court following an injury he sustained at their premises due to allegedly faulty slippers provided by the spa. The complaint details claims of negligence leading to physical harm requiring surgery and seeks damages for medical costs and lost earnings among other reliefs.
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Trustees Over Bed Bug Infestation at San Francisco Hotel
Two individuals have filed a lawsuit against several trustees associated with a San Francisco hotel for alleged negligence leading to bed bug infestations during their stay in late November 2023. Filed on October 2nd in Superior Court by attorneys from MyBedBugLawyer Inc., the suit seeks damages for physical injuries and emotional distress caused by inadequate pest control measures at Cable Car Hotel.
Plaintiff alleges driver negligence after pedestrian accident involving Lexus
Katherine C. Babcock files a lawsuit claiming negligence after being hit by a car driven by John S. Paige in San Francisco last year. Represented by Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP, she seeks compensation for personal injuries sustained during the incident along with associated economic losses.
Patient Alleges Negligence Against University Medical Staff Over Spinal Surgery Complications
Nathaniel Henderson has filed a lawsuit against The Regents of the University of California and affiliated doctors following an allegedly negligent spinal surgery that left him paralyzed. Filed in San Francisco's Superior Court on September 27th, this case highlights serious accusations against renowned medical practitioners at UCSF Medical Center concerning their treatment protocols.
Investors seek final OK for $60M deal to end class action vs Okta; Lawyers seek $13M
Lawyers representing investors in cybersecurity firm Okta have asked a San Francisco federal judge to sign off on a $60M deal to end their class action vs Okta over a 2022 data security breach that allegedly dropped stock 11% at the time. The lawyers want 22% of the settlement for their fees.
Plaintiffs accuse tech giant Google LLC of privacy invasion through Incognito mode
A group of plaintiffs led by Ross Kuster has filed a lawsuit against Google LLC in California's Superior Court for allegedly violating privacy laws by collecting user data during Incognito mode sessions on Chrome browser without consent. The lawsuit seeks damages and an injunction against Google's practices which reportedly generate substantial revenue through targeted advertising based on unlawfully collected personal information.
Former Employees Accuse Togo's Eateries LLC of Labor Violations
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Togo's Eateries LLC by former employees Breanna Vinson and Roseanne Beam in California's Superior Court on September 23rd, alleging numerous labor law violations including unpaid wages and denied breaks. Represented by Wilshire Law Firm attorneys Justin F. Marquez, Benjamin H. Haber, and Chase M. Stern seek restitution for affected workers across California.
Investor Alleges Fraud Against Real Estate Developer Over Misused Funds
Vineet Kumar has taken legal action against Kuan Wei Wu over alleged fraudulent activities related to a real estate investment project in Sunnyvale. The lawsuit accuses Wu of misrepresentations about fund usage and failing to repay investments as promised. Seeking substantial damages including punitive measures for deterrence purposes highlights this high-stakes courtroom drama unfolding in Santa Clara County's Superior Court.
Plaintiff accuses La Playa Hotel Group of multiple labor violations
A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against La Playa Hotel Group alleging significant labor law violations including unpaid wages and failure to provide meal breaks. Filed in Santa Clara County's Superior Court on September 30th by Aguila Tobias Acosta with representation from Wilshire Law Firm attorneys John G. Yslas and Gabriella Solé; this case could impact many current or former employees similarly affected by these alleged practices.
Plaintiff accuses LinkedIn of privacy violations
A class action lawsuit has been filed against LinkedIn Corporation for allegedly intercepting sensitive medical information without consent for advertising purposes. Filed by J.P., this case highlights potential violations under California’s privacy laws with plaintiffs seeking substantial damages and injunctive relief.
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes 32 Polsinelli Attorneys as 2025 ‘Stars’
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli is pleased to share that 32 Polsinelli attorneys across the firm’s litigation practices were recognized on the 2025 “Stars” list by Benchmark Litigation.
Polls in Bay Area, elsewhere in CA show big support for Prop 36, despite Dem leaders' opposition
Prop 36 would restore to police and prosecutors powers to address property and drug crimes that had been stripped by away 10 years ago by Prop 47, which helped to fuel California's current crime problems and was strongly supported by Kamala Harris
First Service Credit Union accuses Google LLC of Anticompetitive Practices
First Service Credit Union has filed a lawsuit against Google LLC in California's Superior Court for alleged monopolistic practices in the search advertising market. The credit union claims Google's dominance forces advertisers into compliance with restrictive policies and seeks damages along with declaratory relief for continued ad placement rights.
Plaintiffs accuse tech giant Google LLC of violating privacy laws through Incognito mode tracking
A group led by Anna Garrett has filed a lawsuit against Google LLC for allegedly intercepting private user data during Incognito mode sessions on Chrome browser without consent. Filed in Santa Clara County's Superior Court on September 24th, this case challenges Google's practices under multiple privacy laws while seeking damages for unauthorized data collection.
Plaintiff Cecilia Robledo accuses Reedley Skilled Care LLC (former employer) of Labor Violations
Cecilia Robledo has filed a class action lawsuit against Reedley Skilled Care LLC in Santa Clara County Superior Court alleging multiple labor code violations including unpaid wages and improper meal breaks. Represented by Wilshire Law Firm attorneys John G. Yslas and John Brown, she seeks restitution and an injunction against further unlawful practices by her former employer.
Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Construction Company
Bayron Ciles-Romero has filed a lawsuit against DPR Construction Co., claiming disability discrimination following a workplace injury. Filed in Santa Clara's Superior Court on October 4th, the suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages while highlighting alleged failures in accommodation and retaliatory dismissal practices by the employer.
Greenberg Traurig Adds WeWork Employment Law Head
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP further strengthened its Labor & Employment Practice with the addition of Shareholder Brian B. Kelly in San Francisco.
Appeals court: ADA doesn't nix Montana state law blocking 'vax discrimination'
The federal appeals judges said a Montana federal judge overreached in declaring that the Americans with Disabilities Act all but required health care organizations to require workers to be vaccinated against Covid and other communicable diseases to protect 'immunocompromised disabled persons'
Attorney General Bonta Approves Waiver of Notice and Consent Requirements for Transfer of Control of St. Rose Hospital and Saint Rose Medical Building to Alameda Health System
California Attorney General Rob Bonta waived the notice and consent requirements in the Corporations Code for the transfer of control of St. Rose Hospital, a California private nonprofit corporation, and Saint Rose Medical Building, Inc. to the Alameda Health System (AHS).
Plaintiff alleges auto giant breached warranty laws over defective Chevrolet Bolt
Siddesh Shivakumaraswamy has filed a lawsuit against General Motors in California's Superior Court for alleged violations of warranty laws concerning his 2020 Chevrolet Bolt purchase. He claims persistent defects were not resolved by GM despite numerous repair attempts and seeks substantial damages along with other legal remedies.