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S.F., L.A. district attorneys sue handyman service for calling 27K workers independent contractors
The San Francisco and Los Angeles district attorneys brought federal charges against a handyman and housekeeping services company on behalf of the people of the state of California for allegedly violating the Unfair Competition Law and Assembly Bill 5.
Surgeon sues when co-worker hits her with metal cart
A personal injury lawsuit pinned on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the VA Hospital in Palo Alto calls for the defendants to pay out to a Santa Clara County woman who says she was rammed by a cart while working in the hospital in August of 2019.
Lawsuit filed over electrocution at Chase Center
SAN FRANCISCO - A March 22 lawsuit in the San Francisco County Superior Court accuses a California electronic testing tool company after a faulty tester reportedly caused an electrocution at Chase Center.
Lawsuit blames jail staff for death of man who drank unsafe amount of water, died in pool of vomit
A case alleging wrongful death against Monterey County and multiple law enforcement officers was filed on April 2 in the Northern California District Court.
Pacific Gas & Electric hit with another lawsuit from ranchers affected by Kincade Fire
SAN FRANCISCO - The Pacific Gas & Electric Company faces a lawsuit from a whole family that lost its ranch in the October 2019 Kincade fire, which ravaged more than 77,000 acres and 174 homes.
Sutter Davis Hospital staff accused of medical negligence resulting in serious injuries to newborn
The mother of a four-year-old sued Sutter Davis Hospital in the San Francisco County Superior Court for alleged medical negligence during the child's birth, according to documents filed on March 12.
Sacramento officials accused of conspiracy to prevent Mayor Steinberg's recall
The City of Sacramento and several city officials are locked in a civil clash in the Eastern California federal court with the Sacramento Homeless Union, the Committee to Recall Darell Steinberg and 30 others.
Redwood City Fire Department discriminates Black employees, lawsuit says
Numerous allegations including discrimination and harassment were filed against the City of Redwood, the Redwood City Fire Department and Redwood City FD Battalion Chief Greg DaCunha on March 18 in the San Mateo County Superior Court.
LA teachers' union and longtime educator clash over police abolition views, leading to lawsuit
LOS ANGELES - A Glendale educator sued the United Teaches Los Angeles teachers' union, the Los Angeles Unified School District and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra because the union allegedly refused to let him resign for months.
San Francisco accused of letting manhole covers become dangerously slippery
The City and County of San Francisco, as well as the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, are accused in the San Francisco County Superior Court of negligently allowing a manhole cover to become dangerous.
The Gap and Old Navy employees say they should get paid for using cell phone for work
Clothing retailers Old Navy and The Gap face a class action lawsuit in the San Francisco County Superior Court for allegedly failing to reimburse necessary business expenses.
Sex assault case against Uber says company negligently hired driver
A heap of charges including sexual battery were filed by an anonymous woman against Uber in the San Francisco County Superior Court.
Almaden Golf and Country Club accused of gender discrimination against employees
Accusations of gender discrimination, harassment and retaliation were leveled against the Almaden Golf and Country Club in a January 4 Santa Clara County Superior Court lawsuit.
Class action seeks payback for alleged meal breaks, minimum wage violations
SAN FRANCSICO - Bauer's Intelligent Transportation faces a class action lawsuit in the San Francisco County Superior Court for allegedly failing to pay its employees minimum wage and failing to offer meal breaks, among a number of other labor code violations.
PG&E sued over 2019 wildfire; Its power lines allegedly are to blame
SAN FRANCISCO - The October 23, 2019, Sonoma County wildfire, known as the Kincade Fire, has sparked a lawsuit against the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, whose power lines were allegedly responsible for the blaze.
Leather gloves were not given Prop 65 label for potential health hazards, according to lawsuit
Dover Saddlery Inc. and Tractor Supply Company are accused of violating the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, according to a lawsuit filed on March 1 in the San Francisco County Superior Court.
Wells Fargo discriminates based on age, according to class action lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO - Wells Fargo Bank faces a class action lawsuit in California federal court for alleged age discrimination against its customers, according to documents filed on March 10.
Furniture line sold in California alleged to be in violation of Proposition 65
Marc Daniel Enterprises Inc. is accused of violating the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, the California legislation that regulates toxins that consumers are exposed to that could cause birth defects, cancer and other medical issues.
Burlingame Villa accused of neglecting 80-year-old dementia patient to the point of death
Allegations of elder abuse and a list of other charges were brought against Burlingame Villa LLC in the San Mateo County Superior Court.
Bribery allegations have City of San Francisco suing its garbage removal companies
The San Francisco garbage collection and disposal companies face accusations of attempted bribery with money, meals and other accommodations to San Francisco city employees in an attempt to influence decisions that impacted them, according to documents filed on March 4 in the San Francisco County Superior Court.