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Recent News About Causes
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Industry Veteran Alleges Investment Platform Retaliated After Compliance Concerns Raised
Gene Zawrotny has filed a lawsuit against Linqto Inc., accusing them of retaliatory termination after he highlighted significant compliance issues within the company during his brief tenure as Chief Revenue Officer. Filed in the Superior Court of California on October 7th, this case brings forth accusations including fraudulent inducement and breach of good faith against both the company and its executives. -
Mazda Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Defective Seat Heaters
Kristine Dyvad has filed a class action lawsuit against Mazda Motor of America in San Francisco Superior Court alleging that defective seat heaters in her vehicle caused serious burns. The suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages among other forms of relief. -
Homeless Family Sues Multiple Organizations Over Unsafe Living Conditions
A homeless family has filed a lawsuit against several organizations alleging severe mistreatment and unsafe living conditions at shelters provided by these entities in Sacramento County. The complaint details uninhabitable room conditions at The Greens Hotel and accuses the defendants of retaliatory eviction following public complaints about these issues. -
Plaintiff accuses Uber Technologies Inc. and Driver of Negligence Following Collision
A severe car accident involving an Uber driver has led Cesar Augusto Portela Barreto to file a lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc., its subsidiaries Rasier LLC and Rasier-CA LLC, and driver Gulshan Rai Gohri for negligence among other charges. The suit seeks compensation for property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, and general damages for pain and suffering. -
California Woman Sues Seafood Companies Over Contaminated Oysters
Jennifer Low has filed a lawsuit against several seafood companies claiming she contracted a serious illness after consuming contaminated oysters at Scott’s Seafood Roundhouse in Folsom, California. The suit includes allegations of negligence and breach of warranty among others. -
Ninth Circuit decision clarifies how First Amendment applies to California’s Proposition 65
A precedent-setting decision in California Chamber of Commerce v. CERT, issued by the Ninth Circuit earlier this month, clarifies how the First Amendment applies to Proposition 65 warnings. -
New appellate ruling raises concerns over COVID-19 liability in California
A lawsuit alleging a man’s COVID-19 death occurred due to his wife’s workplace may proceed, a California Appellate Court has ruled, raising questions about how liability coverage applies under The Workers’ Compensation Act (WCA) and Derivative Injury Doctrine. -
Ninth Circuit en banc court rules Fair Housing Act litigation requires direct link between harm and conduct
An en banc ruling by the Ninth Circuit, in City of Oakland v. Wells Fargo & Co., has held that cities claiming loss of property taxes due to financial lender practices doesn’t meet the proximate cause threshold. -
Most appeals denied as Bay Area Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) nears final plan
As cities and counties work to comply with new housing requirements in the Bay Area Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) plan, almost every appeal to zone for fewer units is expected to be rejected. -
Case activity for American Express National Bank vs Debra Loustau on Sept. 30
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by American Express National Bank against Debra Loustau on Sept. 30. -
California pre-trial ruling says federal preemption applies in Roundup lawsuit
Ahead of a trial scheduled to start this week, California Superior Court Judge Gilbert Ochoa ruled that federal law preempts a claim of failure-to-warn in a case against the manufacturer of Roundup herbicide. -
Ninth Circuit cites 'knowing waiver' doctrine in remanding employment lawsuit to arbitration
A federal appeals court has ruled a lawsuit against employer must be arbitrated when the employee knowingly and voluntarily waives their right to a judicial forum. -
Senate Labor Committee unanimously approves EDD accountability bill
A bill, SB 232, requiring the state’s Employment Development Department (EDD) to meet deadlines for fixing how it handles claims and implements fraud prevention has been unanimously passed by a Senate committee and is scheduled for another hearing next week. -
Case activity for Laura Delgado vs Orinda Care Center, LLC on March 22
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Laura Delgado against Orinda Care Center, LLC on March 22. -
Attorneys bombard court with objections to Bayer settlement, prompting delay
Attorneys from across the country have bombarded a California federal court with objections to a proposed more than $10 billion settlement of claims that a weed killer first brought to the market by Monsanto caused cancer, prompting a hearing delay. -
Superior Court of California for San Francisco County: Actions Taken on Nov. 18
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activity on Nov. 18 in the suits below: -
Court activity on Nov. 18: Nasir Patel vs unnamed defendants
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Nasir Patel against Son Thai Nguyen and other unnamed defendants on Nov. 18: 'Dismissal Of Entire Action Of All Parties And All Causes Of Action With Prejudice (transaction Id # 66123516)'. -
Superior Court of California for San Francisco County: Actions Taken on Nov. 5
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activity on Nov. 5 in the suits below: -
Court activity on Nov. 5: Steven Wellman vs unnamed defendants
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Steven Wellman against Austin Tchang, Jason Tchang, Justin Tchang, Leo Ma, Ryan Ma, Yanmei Quinnie Ma and other unnamed defendants on Nov. 5: 'Dismissal Of Entire Action Of All Parties And All Causes Of Action Without Prejudice (transaction Id # 100115823)'. -
Superior Court of California for San Francisco County: Actions Taken on May 11
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activity on May 11 in the suits below: