California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse
Recent News About California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse
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CCALA pleased with passing of bill that closed Citizens' Privacy Act loophole
SACRAMENTO – A round of fixes to a hastily drafted consumer protection bill that became law last year can’t come soon enough, according to Ken Barnes, the executive director of California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CCALA). -
Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse says arbitration could reduce costs of San Francisco city worker lawsuits
The more than $90 million San Francisco has paid out in city employee lawsuits over about a dozen years points up why arbitration agreements are so important, a tort reform advocate said during a recent interview. -
California field trip destination owner files lawsuit after inappropriate social media posts result in cancellation of clientele
A once-popular field trip destination in California is now the topic of a lawsuit with local schools, after the owner of the destination made numerous politically incorrect posts to social media. -
Attorney says reduction in Monsanto damages is a legal requirement
The San Francisco Superior Court recently reduced the awards in a case against Monsanto by $200 million, amid the plaintiff's allegations that he contracted cancer from being exposed to the company's weedkiller. -
Small business often hurt by serial plaintiffs in ADA violation suits, expert says
LOS ANGELES – Companies throughout California have been suffering due to the occurrence of serial plaintiffs, individuals hired to find violations of requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act, yet these lawsuits are doing little to further the cause of justice and may in fact be hurting the local economies, attorneys say. -
California’s chief justice applauds governor’s court funding, calls for civil justice reform measures
SACRAMENTO – Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye addressed changes in California’s civil justice system during her annual address to a joint session of the California Legislature while also praising funding for the courts in Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed budget. -
Man tries again at lawsuit alleging Synthes' surgical implant was defective
A Johnson & Johnson-owned company will face another lawsuit over a defective surgical implant device used to assist in the repair of broken bones after a man has amended his lawsuit, naming the company as the defendant responsible for his injuries nearly three years after the lawsuit began. -
Anti-court clogging activist: Private Attorney General Act needs reform
SACRAMENTO – Lawmakers are seeking to reform the state’s Private Attorney General Act (PAGA), adopted by the California Legislature in 2004, because they contend that even with the best original intentions, the law hasn’t worked out as planned. -
Fight not over in protracted 18-year lead paint battle; Companies will seek USSC review
SACRAMENTO - While the California Supreme Court has refused to review an appeals court decision against three companies ordered to pay hundreds of millions for lead paint abatement, the long running fight over the deeply fractious issue is not over. -
AG unveils wording of lead paint ballot initiative as manufacturers ask high court for review
SACRAMENTO - California's Attorney General Xavier Becerra has unveiled the wording of the title and summary of a ballot initiative that proposes to raise $2 billion in bonds for remediation work on homes and other buildings affected by lead paint. -
Lead paint amicus: Slumlords rewarded, low-income tenants stiffed if public nuisance decision stands
SACRAMENTO - As the Supreme Court of California considers whether to review a ruling that holds major paint companies responsible for remediating lead paint across the state, it will weigh several amicus letters filed by community and business organizations that also request a different outcome in the case. -
Known serial disability discrimination litigant files again in California
A disabled woman suing a California hotel over claims of discrimination has filed dozens of lawsuits in the state and others in Arizona. -
Legal citizens group critiques 'Judicial Hellholes' list
The California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) regional director said the state's ranking as second in the latest listing of "Judicial Hellholes," is not a surprise. -
Defendants in long-running lead paint litigation to take case to Supreme Court
SAN FRANCISCO – Defendants in a long-running action taken by municipalities and counties in California over who should pay for lead removal in properties are planning to seek a California Supreme Court review. -
Citizens group sees jobs threat in Senate Bill 63
Maryann Marino is among those concerned about the impact “job killing” Senate Bill 63 could have on business across California. -
Gonzalez Fletcher's gender gap bill vetoed
A California gender gap transparency bill will not become law in 2017, upsetting the sponsor who fought hard for equality in the workplace. -
Gender pay gap bill moves to governor's desk
A Southern California legislator believes in doing bold things to make change. -
California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse cheers recent dismissal
A Sacramento-based legal group is applauding the dismissal with prejudice of a class action lawsuit against an Internet advertising company that allegedly violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). -
State senator defends 'no' vote on California gender pay gap bill
California Sen. Pat Bates (R- Laguna-Nigel) stands by her no vote on the Gender Pay Gap Transparency Act bill that recently passed an approbations committee. -
California arbitration bill heads to General Assembly
Democratic legislators in California are seeking to enact a new rule to allow consumers of financial products to litigate all contractual disputes, even in cases involving valid contracts that hold arbitration provisions both parties have previously given their consent.