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Plaintiff alleges discrimination against Hertz Global Holdings: Former employee sues over wrongful termination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Hertz Global Holdings alleging wrongful termination based on discrimination related to age, race, and disability among other factors.
Appeals panel: Family of volunteer killed at school event can't bring lawsuit against district
Ruling holds district extended Workers' Compensation Act benefits to volunteers, and that limits the ability of the family to sue the school district for wrongful death.
Plaintiff Alleges Medical Negligence Against San Francisco Hospital Over Unauthorized Surgery
Felipe Colin has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Man-Kit Leung and St. Francis Memorial Hospital alleging unauthorized removal of his uvula during a tonsillectomy procedure without consent or documentation—an act he claims constitutes medical...
Plaintiffs accuse automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC of breaching consumer protection laws
Richard Juichi Koo and Virginia Maria Lau Moy have filed a lawsuit against Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC for allegedly failing to honor warranties on their defective vehicle.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Violated Religious Rights Over Vaccine Mandate
David Crenshaw Jr., a former employee at San Francisco General Hospital, has filed a lawsuit against his previous employer—the City and County of San Francisco—alleging wrongful termination due to non-compliance with a Covid-19 vaccine mandate on...
Plaintiff accuses major online news platform of violating privacy laws with unauthorized tracking
A new class action lawsuit has been filed against The Huffington Post for allegedly violating privacy laws by secretly installing tracking software on users' browsers without consent.
Plaintiffs accuse major residential rental company Bell Fund VII Cadence LLC of violating tenant rights
Four tenants have filed a lawsuit against Bell Fund VII Cadence LLC alleging violations under California's Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act among other statutes during their housing application process.
Reed Smith achieves record financial results for 2024
Global law firm Reed Smith announced that in 2024, for the first time, its annual global revenue exceeded $1.5 billion.
'Middle finger to SCOTUS': Appeals court says ammo magazines aren't 'arms,' so CA ban stands
The liberal majority on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said California's ban on "large capacity magazines" used in semiautomatic weapons doesn't violate the Second Amendment, because the magazines are just "boxes." Other judges said the decision "butchered" the 2A and defied the Supreme Court
This Isn't Your Father's Life Insurance Policy on March 22, 2025
Private Wealth Services attorney Joshua Husbands, whose practice includes advising clients on life insurance premium finance, will be speaking on a panel at The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel's (ACTEC) Annual Meeting.
Plaintiffs Accuse Parent of Extortion and Defamation Against Childcare Facility
A childcare facility in San Francisco is suing a parent for alleged extortion and defamation after a series of hostile interactions that began when the parent enrolled his child at the school.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Flight Centre Travel Group (USA), Inc., dba FCM Travel San Francisco violated employment laws
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Flight Centre Travel Group (USA), Inc., alleging discrimination based on age, disability, and sexual orientation along with wrongful termination.
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Golden Gate Highway And Transportation District Following Maritime Accident
Tracy and Lynette Simerley have filed a lawsuit against Golden Gate Highway And Transportation District after a maritime accident resulted in severe injuries for Mr. Simerley while working aboard one of their ferries.
Plaintiff (AI service provider) sues Defendant (global service provider) for Breach of Contract
AI Netomi has taken legal action against global service provider Transcom WorldWide AB over alleged breaches in their strategic partnership agreement worth $15 million.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Engaged in Disability Discrimination
Eric Chumacero has filed a lawsuit against his former employer LM San Francisco LLC alleging disability discrimination following an injury at work which led to wrongful termination among other grievances under FEHA and CFRA laws in California...
State Sen. Jones on gas prices in California: It is '$1.55 higher than the national average'
Brian Jones, a member of the California State Senate, said that gas prices in the state are $1.55 higher than the national average due to high taxes, costly regulations, and market interference by Democratic lawmakers.
Attorney General Bonta Announces $1.3 Million Settlement Against Companies Over Sham Health Insurance Plans
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a $1.3 million settlement with Sedera, Inc. (Sedera) and Sedera Medical Cost Sharing Community, LLC (SMC) to resolve allegations that they violated California law by advertising and selling sham health insurance plans to over two thousand Californians.
Plaintiff alleges breach against major auto manufacturer over warranty failures
Amber Theresa Esposito Boyle has filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen Group of America for failing to uphold consumer protection laws regarding her faulty vehicle purchase.
Plaintiff alleges discrimination against marine center over disability accommodation failures
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against St. Francis Marine Center alleging wrongful termination due to discrimination based on disability and caregiving responsibilities under FEHA laws in California court seeking over $250k in damages
Plaintiff Alleges Healthcare Provider Violated Disability Rights Leading to Wrongful Termination
Heather Boulting has filed a lawsuit against Stanford Health Care alleging discrimination based on disability following an injury and cancer diagnosis while employed as a nurse practitioner.