The Northern California Record News
Attorney General Bonta: Rental Bidding Wars During LA Wildfires Prohibited Under California’s Price Gouging Statute
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert reminding landlords in the state that rental bidding wars resulting in unlawful price increases are prohibited under California’s price gouging statute, Penal Code section 396, when a state of emergency has been declared.
Employee Injured at Work Accuses Door Manufacturer DH Pace and Property Owner Raintree Realty of Negligence
Anthony Alvarado has filed a lawsuit against DH Pace and Raintree Realty following severe injuries he sustained due to a faulty gate at his workplace in San Francisco Costco store on August 21st last year.
Plaintiff injured passenger sues driver Robert Francis Shapiro for negligence after serious car crash
April Salazar has taken legal action against Robert Francis Shapiro following a severe car accident attributed to his alleged negligent driving.
United Airlines accused of Discrimination and Harassment by Former Employee
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against United Airlines alleging discrimination based on sex, gender, pregnancy, and disability leading to wrongful termination.
Waymo curbs try by SF city officials to reverse state green light for driverless taxis
A CA appeals panel rejected an attempt by San Francisco to rescind a state permit allowing Waymo to begin expanding its so-called 'robotaxi' service in San Francisco. The appeals judges said there is no evidence the driverless autonomous vehicles are any worse than those with human drivers
The Perryman Group: Exaggerated tort costs drain California $5B in revenue
California's excessive tort costs, referred to as the "tort tax," result in a $5 billion annual revenue loss, according to a report from The Perryman Group.
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Accuses COVID Testing Company Virus Geeks Inc., Led by CEO Frank Lee, of Fraud
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan has filed a lawsuit against Virus Geeks Inc., alleging fraudulent billing practices during the COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in millions in losses for Kaiser.
ERISA Pro Angel Garrett Joins Littler in San Francisco
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, today announced the addition of Angel L. Garrett as a Shareholder in its San Francisco office.
Former Employee Alleges Major Tech Company Violated Multiple California Labor Laws
A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against Infinera Corporation alleging numerous labor law violations including unpaid wages and failure to provide mandated breaks.
Crisis Intervention Specialist Sues Nonprofit Employer Over Unsafe Work Environment
Andrea Quinata-Sandoval has filed a lawsuit against Pacific Clinics alleging negligent hiring practices and a hostile work environment created by coworker Isiah Johnson-Webb Jr.
San Francisco Resident Alleges Negligence Against Local Restaurant Over Food Allergy Incident
Jihwan Yang has filed a lawsuit against San Francisco-based restaurant chain 7 Adams for negligence after suffering severe food allergies allegedly caused by unsafe conditions at their establishment.
Senior Citizen Alleges Major Banking Institution Negligence Over Fraudulent Transactions
Benny Ignacio has filed a lawsuit against US Bank National Association alleging negligence after discovering over $32,000 in fraudulent transactions on his account.
SF City Hall ends transgender 'guaranteed income' program, settles discrimination lawsuit
The city of San Francisco has ended its funding and operation of the so-called Guaranteed Income for Transgender People program, ending a lawsuit brought by Judicial Watch and city taxpayers, accusing the city of running an illegal and discriminatory welfare program
Plaintiff Alleges Defamation Against Community Members Over False Accusations
A resident of Santa Clara County has filed a lawsuit accusing three individuals of defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress following false allegations at public meetings.
Plaintiff alleges former employer W.L. Gore & Associates violated California labor laws
A former employee has taken legal action against W.L. Gore & Associates for allegedly breaching multiple labor laws in California related to unpaid wages and inadequate working conditions under PAGA guidelines
Former Employee Alleges Accounting Firm Breached Contract Over Unpaid Wages
In a lawsuit filed on January 7, 2025, Brian Gryder accuses his former employer Morris + D'Angelo CPAs of breaching their contract by failing to pay agreed-upon wages and violating several California labor laws.
Plaintiff accuses Milpitas resident of Defamation and Privacy Invasion
A Milpitas resident has filed a lawsuit against another local individual for alleged defamation and invasion of privacy involving false statements shared publicly and privately about her character and business dealings abroad.
Public Hospital Accused of Medical Malpractice by Injured Patient
A patient has filed a lawsuit against Santa Clara Valley Medical Center claiming severe injuries due to alleged negligence during treatment involving an IV drip.
Home Depot accused by former employee Monica Lujan of wage violations
Monica Lujan has filed a class-action lawsuit against Home Depot USA Inc., alleging multiple wage violations including failure to pay minimum wages and overtime compensation.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Advanced Drainage Systems Violated Wage Laws
Arnulfo Lopez has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Advanced Drainage Systems for alleged violations of California labor laws related to unpaid wages and inadequate break times among others.