The Northern California Record News
SCOTUS won't review CA court's decision, clearing path for state, city lawsuits vs Uber, Lyft
The Attorney General and city attorneys for L.A., San Diego and San Francisco have sued Uber and Lyft under the controversial AB5 labor law, seeking to extract a big payday from the companies, ostensibly on behalf of workers, over claims the companies misclassified drivers as independent contractors
Foley Welcomes 2024 New Associate Class
Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to welcome its 2024 new associate class of 77 new associates and law graduates, as well as associates who have recently completed judicial clerkships, spread across 16 practice groups and 17 offices nationwide.
California Employment Law Update: What’s on the Horizon in 2025 for California Workplaces on October 17, 2024
Elena Hillman, Michele Ballard Miller, and Nicole Herter Perkin will present “California Employment Law Update: What’s on the Horizon in 2025 for California Workplaces.
Plaintiff Alleges Real Estate Fraud Against Trustee and Realtor Over Home Sale
In a compelling legal battle unfolding in San Francisco Superior Court, Liudmila Naumik accuses Andrea Flora Augustin and others involved in selling her a home at 55 Prague Street of fraudulently concealing significant structural defects. Filed on October 2nd, Naumik seeks damages for alleged negligent misrepresentation and breach of contract following revelations about undisclosed water damage and mold after purchase completion.
Plaintiff Municipal Corporation Alleges Negligence Against Defendant Over Vehicle Collision
The City and County of San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against Keithen Johnson seeking reimbursement for workers' compensation after a vehicular accident involving their employee Bernie Hession. Filed on September 26th in San Francisco's Superior Court, this case highlights allegations of negligence resulting in injury and financial obligations for ongoing medical care.
Plaintiffs accuse digital news platform Politico LLC of privacy violations through unauthorized data tracking
In a class action lawsuit filed in San Francisco's Superior Court on September 26, 2024, three individuals accuse Politico LLC of secretly collecting user data through embedded trackers on its website without consent. Represented by Keller Grover LLP and Law Offices of Scot D. Bernstein, they seek damages for alleged violations under multiple Californian privacy laws.
Matreshka LLC accused of ADA violations by visually-impaired plaintiff
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a lawsuit against Matreshka LLC for alleged violations of accessibility laws on their website elephantsushi.com. The suit claims non-compliance with ADA standards and seeks injunctive relief along with statutory damages.
Elderly Homeowner Alleges Fraud Against Financial Institutions Over Deceptive Home Improvement Loans
An elderly woman from Bakersfield is suing financial institutions Upgrade Inc., Cross River Bank over allegations of fraudulent home improvement financing schemes that left her burdened with unauthorized debt exceeding $70k for incomplete work. The lawsuit seeks restitution along with damages under multiple consumer protection laws.
Stanford, Cal Tech, USC among top U.S. universities hit with class action over financial aid practices
A new class action lawsuit says some of America's top colleges and universities have for nearly two decades violated U.S. antitrust law by collectively making it harder for students to obtain need-based financial aid by forcing them to include non-custodial parent income on applications
Plaintiff Alleges Prestigious Institution Violated Employment Laws Amidst Sexual Harassment Claims
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against The Regents Of The University Of California alleging sexual harassment by a supervisor led to wrongful termination. Filed in San Francisco Superior Court on September 30th by Arturo Cortez with MVP Trial Lawyers representing him—seeking over $35k in damages—the case highlights serious allegations including retaliation after rejecting inappropriate advances.
Littler Welcomes Chief Digital Innovation Officer Amit Shah
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is pleased to announce the addition of Amit Shah as the firm’s Chief Digital Innovation Officer (CDIO).
Plaintiff alleges Dentist Medical Malpractice
A San Francisco resident has filed a lawsuit against her dentist for alleged medical malpractice and battery following botched dental procedures that left her in pain and emotional distress. Filed by attorney Burke Hansen on September 23rd, the suit accuses Dr. Kirk Pasquinelli of performing non-consensual surgery without informed consent.
Plaintiff accuses healthcare providers of medical negligence
Ling La has filed a lawsuit against healthcare providers in San Francisco for alleged medical negligence regarding her recurrent UTI treatment. The case highlights claims against doctors who refused necessary prescriptions leading to severe health issues for La.
Tenant Alleges Negligence Against Property Owners Over Unsafe Fire Escape
A tragic accident involving an unsafe fire escape has led to a lawsuit filed by Abraham Horrillo against several property owners and managers in San Francisco. The complaint details how improper maintenance led to Horrillo's life-altering injuries and seeks substantial compensation for medical expenses and lost earnings potential.
Plaintiff alleges safety equipment company failed Proposition 65 compliance
Gabriel Espinoza has taken legal action against Major Gloves & Safety for allegedly selling gloves containing carcinogenic chemicals without proper warning labels as required by Proposition 65 regulations in California. The lawsuit seeks significant civil penalties and demands corrective measures from the defendant.
California Resident Alleges Assault by Security Guards at Prominent Comedy Venue
A California resident has filed a lawsuit against Cobb’s Comedy Club and Live Nation entities following an alleged assault by their security personnel during a comedy show. The plaintiff seeks damages for physical injuries and emotional distress caused by what he describes as unjustified violence at the hands of inadequately trained staff.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Fragomen LLP violated FEHA through wrongful termination
Crista Flenner-Esparza has filed a lawsuit against Fragomen LLP alleging wrongful termination due to disability discrimination under FEHA. Filed in San Francisco's Superior Court on September 30th with Blackstone Law APC representing her case seeks damages for lost wages and emotional distress among other reliefs.
Plaintiff Tourist Sues Cruise Company Over Negligence Resulting in Severe Injury
A Dutch tourist's dream visit to San Francisco turned nightmarish when an Alcatraz cruise ended abruptly with severe injuries due to alleged negligence by Hornblower Group and its subsidiary Alcatraz Cruises. The lawsuit seeks damages for physical harm caused by improper docking procedures during the May 2024 incident.
Plaintiff Alleges University Negligence Led to Personal Injury
A lawsuit has been filed against the University of California San Francisco Parnassus Campus by Yafa Ensler following an alleged incident resulting in personal injury on their premises. Represented by Thomas A. Morgan from Ayala, Morgan & Buzzard law firm, Ensler seeks damages for negligence leading to physical harm and financial losses due to inability to work or perform household duties since September 2022.
Captiv8 alleges anonymous individual of harassment and defamation disrupting business
Captiv8 files a lawsuit against an unidentified individual for allegedly orchestrating a campaign of harassment aimed at damaging its business relationships and reputation. Filed in San Francisco's Superior Court on September 26th, the suit seeks damages and injunctive relief for violations including defamation and unfair competition laws.