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In a significant legal challenge against one of the world's largest tech companies, April Johnson has filed a lawsuit accusing Google LLC of violating privacy laws by collecting user data without consent during private browsing sessions on Chrome's Incognito mode. Filed in California's Superior Court on October 8th, 2024, this case highlights allegations around unauthorized surveillance practices and breaches in consumer trust concerning personal information security.

Angel Pichardo has filed a lawsuit against VBC Tracy LLC alleging wage theft and wrongful termination related to a public works project in San Jose. The case highlights claims of misclassification and failure to pay prevailing wages along with demands for compensation under various labor laws.

Chahal Services LLC has taken legal action against Fidelity National Title Company over alleged mishandling of escrow funds during a failed business sale transaction involving Water World. Filed on October 9th in Santa Clara's Superior Court by attorney David S Henshaw; accusations include negligence & breach-of-fiduciary-duty among others while seeking various compensations including punitive damages.

Raymond Villalovos has filed a class action lawsuit against Triple Canopy, Inc., accusing them of violating California labor laws by failing to pay proper wages and provide required breaks among other infractions. The suit seeks damages for unpaid wages and penalties while demanding compliance with state labor regulations.

In a lawsuit filed on October 7th in Santa Clara County's Superior Court, two employees accuse their healthcare provider employer of multiple labor law violations under California's Private Attorney General Act (PAGA). Represented by Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP attorneys; they seek civil penalties for unpaid wages and other infractions affecting themselves along with other similarly situated workers.

Greg Michael Semenza has taken legal action against FCA US, LLC over alleged breaches in both implied and express warranties concerning his faulty 2023 Jeep Cherokee. Filed in Santa Clara County on October 7th, 2024, this case highlights potential violations under California's Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act as well as demands various compensations including rescission and restitution.

Scott Johnson has filed a lawsuit against Deborah Hernandez alleging violations of disability rights at Guitar Wars in San Jose. The suit claims failure to provide accessible pathways and counters during visits in late 2022 and early 2023. Seeking damages and injunctive relief under ADA and Unruh Civil Rights Act, this case highlights ongoing accessibility issues in public accommodations.

Siqi Huang has filed a lawsuit against LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd., Ador E-Commerce Inc., and their CEO Jian He for sexual harassment among other allegations at their workplace in California. The complaint details numerous instances of misconduct by He towards Huang during her employment starting June 2023 until her resignation in August 2024. Seeking damages and legal reliefs through the court system underscores the severity of these accusations.

A Los Angeles federal judge said Disney can't go to an appeals court to seek to overturn her refusal to dismiss a lawsuit from former "Mandalorian" actor Gina Carano, accusing the company of violating her rights by firing her from the show over her conservative political views, which Disney said was "offensive"

An Oakland federal judge said a bipartisan coalition of nearly three dozen state attorneys general had provided enough evidence to this point that Meta and other social media companies knew their products were addictive to young people and misled the public about the risks, leading to societal harms

On October 8, local transit advocate and frequent MUNI rider, known as “TransitingNerd” on social media, voiced strong opposition to Proposition L, questioning the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's (SFMTA) management and the lack of accountability in how new funds will be spent.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued two consumer alerts regarding current legal limits on rent hikes.

Employees providing dental care in Californian prisons sue for unpaid work time related to mandatory security procedures. The appeal challenges an initial ruling dismissing wage claims under federal law while highlighting unresolved factual disputes about job duties.

The U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition to overturn an appeals court's decision that California lawmakers didn't violate the constitutional rights of Uber, Postmates and similar companies by targeting them with AB5, a labor law that would have exposed the companies to massive liability over the employment classification of drivers

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), released a report on Ruben Ramos’ death from an officer-involved shooting in Burbank, California, on May 27, 2023.

A legal dispute unfolds between siblings over their late father's estate as trustee challenges a probate court order mandating asset liquidation instead of equitable distribution per trust terms. The case highlights potential issues within familial trusts' administration processes today.

ProcureNet Limited has taken legal action against Twitter for allegedly breaching advertising contracts by unjustly suspending several accounts related to their news network operations on the platform. Filed in California's appellate court system on September 25, 2024, this case highlights disputes over contractual obligations versus platform policies amidst claims involving significant financial investments in digital advertising.

A rural Butte County landowner loses an appeal over a boundary dispute with their neighbor after relying on historical deeds instead of traditional surveying methods for resolution.

In a recent court filing dated October 1st in San Francisco's Superior Court for California state jurisdiction; Claudia Leon Rosa has accused Hill-Rom Company Inc., Baxter Healthcare Corporation along with unidentified defendants over negligence resulting from an August vehicular incident leading to her father's demise - seeking compensatory relief beyond basic jurisdictional thresholds alongside related costs/interest entitlements therein specified within said litigation documentation presented via BD&J PC representation thereof attorney team members inclusive namely Shawn J.McCann et al hereunder noted accordingly above-mentionedly thus far referenced overall contextually speaking today indeed!

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has been found liable for failing to accommodate Teresa Brown’s religious practices as a Seventh-day Adventist. Filed on September 23, 2024, this case highlights critical issues regarding workplace accommodations for religious observances within state institutions.