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Littler Welcomes Shareholder Seth Mehrten in Fresno
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Seth G. Mehrten as a shareholder in its Fresno office. Mehrten joins the firm from Barsamian & Moody.
Former Employees Allege Wage Violations Against La Fondue Restaurant
A group of former employees has filed a lawsuit against La Fondue Restaurant and Reliance Valet Services in Santa Clara County Superior Court on October 31st, accusing them of multiple labor law violations including failure to pay minimum wage and...
Plaintiffs Allege Harassment by Healthcare Employer
Two employees have filed a lawsuit against Stanford Health Care alleging sexual harassment by a supervisor followed by retaliatory actions when they reported it internally.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Pacific Clinics violated labor laws
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Pacific Clinics by Jonathan Castro on behalf of similarly affected employees alleging numerous labor law violations including unpaid overtime and inadequate meal breaks under California law.
Disabled Patron Alleges Local Restaurant Violated Accessibility Laws
Scott Johnson has filed a lawsuit against Balboa Plaza Limited and Flamingo's Company Inc., claiming their San Jose restaurant violated accessibility laws under the ADA and Unruh Civil Rights Act.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Vander-Bend Manufacturing violated disability rights
Sarah Ahmad has taken legal action against Vander-Bend Manufacturing for alleged discrimination related to her medical condition leading to wrongful termination.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer TPX Communications Co., U.S Telepacific Corp Violated Wage Laws
Maria Gonzales has filed a class action lawsuit against her former employers TPX Communications Co., U.S Telepacific Corp., alleging violations such as unpaid wages and denied breaks under California labor laws at Santa Clara's Superior Court on...
Plaintiff alleges Automobile Manufacturer breached warranty over defective vehicle
Esther Suarez Mayora has taken legal action against Volkswagen Group of America Inc., claiming her certified pre-owned vehicle was delivered with serious defects that violate consumer protection laws under California's Song-Beverly Act.
Disabled Advocate Sues Restaurant Chain PK Bowl LLC Over Accessibility Violations
Scott Johnson has filed a lawsuit against PK Bowl LLC alleging violations of disability rights laws after encountering accessibility barriers at their San Jose location.
Plaintiff Alleges Local Restaurant Violated Disability Access Laws
Scott Johnson has filed a lawsuit against Cali Sandwiches for allegedly violating disability access laws at their San Jose location.
Former Employee Alleges Major Corporation Violated Multiple Labor Laws
A former employee has taken legal action against Linde Gas & Equipment Inc., alleging numerous violations of California labor laws affecting non-exempt workers across the state from June 2022 through November 2023.
Fed judge rejects reporter's challenge to Alameda County ban on 'spectating' at illegal car 'sideshows'
The judge said the First Amendment protects the rights of reporters to publish and speak, not necessarily to stand on the sidewalk and observe illegal and dangerous gatherings within a proscribed radius. The reporter and his lawyers are considering an appeal
San Francisco Resident Sues City Over Negligence After Being Struck by Parking Enforcement Vehicle
A San Francisco woman has filed a lawsuit against the city after being hit by a parking enforcement vehicle while crossing a street earlier this year.
Restaurant Accused of Deceptive Pricing Practices
A San Francisco restaurant faces allegations from a customer who claims they were charged undisclosed fees after dining at '54 Mint.'
Airbnb Faces Lawsuit Over Carbon Monoxide Deaths at Mexican Rental Property
The family of Kandace Florence has filed a lawsuit against Airbnb following her tragic death due to carbon monoxide poisoning at a rental property in Mexico City.
Passenger Alleges Negligence Against Rideshare Giant Over Sexual Assault Incident
A lawsuit filed in San Francisco alleges negligence by a major rideshare company following a sexual assault incident involving one of its drivers.
Hospital Employee Sues Non-Profit Corporation Over Negligence Leading to Injury
Bridget Hoffman has taken legal action against Hunter's Point Family following an injury caused by negligence at her workplace.
Property tax raising Prop 5 appears headed to defeat, per preliminary election results
As of Nov. 7, 56% of California voters had voted "No" on Proposition 5, a measure promoted by California Democratic state lawmakers to make it significantly easier for local governments to amass new debt and raise property taxes in the name of infrastructure improvement and affordable housing
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Airbnb Following Fatal Carbon Monoxide Incident
Ceola Hall has filed a lawsuit against Airbnb after her son died from carbon monoxide poisoning at an Airbnb rental in Mexico City.
Attorney General Bonta, Newsom Administration Reach Agreement with City of La Habra Heights on Compliance with State’s Housing Element Law
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Director Gustavo Velasquez announced a settlement that will bring the City of La Habra Heights into compliance with the state’s Housing Element Law.