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Recent News About California Departmen
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Former Alimera Sciences employee files workplace discrimination suit
SAN FRANCISCO — A former Alimera Sciences employee has filed a workplace discrimination suit in the Northern District of California, claiming the biopharmaceutical company terminated her because of her pregnancy. -
Appeals court upholds ruling in favor of San Francisco in employee's discrimination suit
The 1st District Court of Appeal of has upheld the lower court’s ruling in favor of the city of San Francisco in a lawsuit brought by a city employee. -
Court upholds ruling in favor of Department of Health Care in private ambulance compensation case
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has upheld a district court’s ruling in favor of the director of the California Department of Health Care Services in a lawsuit brought by private ambulance companies over compensation. -
Court of appeal finds 'optional' gratuities to be mandatory payments under the state's tax laws
SACRAMENTO – On March 9, the 3rd Appellate District for the Court of Appeal of the state of California found the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration was justified in collecting tax on the gratuities added by GMRI Inc. and its subsidiary restaurants. -
Ballot initiative would provide $2 billion fund for statewide remediation of wide range of hazards
SACRAMENTO - A ballot initiative to fund a $2 billion bond for statewide remediation of lead paint, mold, asbestos, radon, pests, and other environmental hazards in homes, schools and senior citizen facilities will protect home values and alleviate a state housing crisis, supporters believe. -
Appeals court rules against City of Galt in fight over redevelopment agency funds
The California Third District Court of Appeal recently ruled against the City of Galt, upholding a lower court’s decision to block a cooperative agreement between the city and a redevelopment agency. -
Tacoma attorney given probation for practicing while license suspended
John Christen Torjsen, a Tacoma attorney, was recently placed on a two-year probation by the State Bar Court of California. -
Foster City attorney suspended for obtaining information on people he didn't represent
Louis Allen Liberty, a Foster City attorney, was recently suspended from practicing law for 90 days by the State Bar Court of California. -
State DMV pulls autonomous Uber cars off streets for operating without permits
SAN FRANCISCO – The state DMV, along with the state attorney general, forced Uber to take its robotic cars off the streets of California and cease current state testing for failure to provide current permits. -
DMV allegedly targeting low-income residents with license suspensions
SAN FRANCISCO — The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has been sued by a group of civil rights and legal aid organizations who allege the department illegally suspended the driver’s licenses of low-income residents. -
Former safety supervisor alleges Cold Spring Granite Corp. owes overtime wages
SACRAMENTO – A worker for a granite quarry in Raymond alleges he is owed overtime for working more than eight hours per day. -
Federal court stops use of compost containing pesticide
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) must cease allowing the use of compost containing pesticides in organic farming as of Aug. 22, according to a federal court ruling in Northern California. -
California Supreme Court reinforces constitutionality of independent medical reviews
SAN FRANCISCO – The California Supreme Court recently decided not to consider a challenge to the state's independent medical reviews (IMRs) for injured workers as part of workers' compensation appeals and in doing so supported a prior ruling by the California 1st District Court of Appeal, which said that such medical reviews are constitutional. -
Patient sues health providers over alleged negligence
SAN FRANCISCO – A patient has filed a suit against a hospital over allegations that he was attacked by a fellow patient. -
California Department of Transport dropped from photojournalist’s lawsuit over arrest while covering Willits Bypass Project
WILLITS, Calif. — A photojournalist has dropped his lawsuit against California Department of Transport for his arrest while covering a highly disputed highway project in Northern California, but the plaintiff still plans to move forward with his claim against California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the arresting officers who allegedly violated his rights.