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Plaintiffs Accuse State Employer Over Unpaid Pre-and Post-Shift Activities
Employees providing dental care in Californian prisons sue for unpaid work time related to mandatory security procedures. The appeal challenges an initial ruling dismissing wage claims under federal law while highlighting unresolved factual disputes about job duties. -
Plaintiff Trustee Alleges Mismanagement Against Sibling Over Family Trust Distribution
A legal dispute unfolds between siblings over their late father's estate as trustee challenges a probate court order mandating asset liquidation instead of equitable distribution per trust terms. The case highlights potential issues within familial trusts' administration processes today. -
Plaintiffs Accuse Social Media Giant Twitter of Breach in Advertising Contracts
ProcureNet Limited has taken legal action against Twitter for allegedly breaching advertising contracts by unjustly suspending several accounts related to their news network operations on the platform. Filed in California's appellate court system on September 25, 2024, this case highlights disputes over contractual obligations versus platform policies amidst claims involving significant financial investments in digital advertising. -
Plaintiff Alleges Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Exceeded Jurisdiction Over Permanent Disability Award
A recent court filing reveals Joseph Mayor's fight against delays in his workers' compensation claim involving Ross Valley Sanitation District and highlights legislative changes aimed at addressing systemic inefficiencies in California's labor laws. -
Virgin Hotels Accuses Property Developer Of Breach Of Contract
Virgin Hotels has won a significant legal victory against property developer 250 Fourth Development over an alleged breach of contract regarding a downtown San Francisco hotel project. The court awarded $9.7 million in damages to Virgin after finding that the developer unlawfully terminated their management agreement. -
Former Police Officer Sues San Francisco Employees' Retirement System Over Denied Disability Benefits
Justin W.Webster,a former San Francisco police officer,is suingthe SanFranciscoEmployees' RetirementSystem overthe denialofhis IndustrialDisabilityRetirement(IDR)application.The courthas orderedthe casetobe reconsideredwithnewmedicalevidence. -
Former Employee Alleges Fraud Against Financial Services Firm Over Arbitration Award
Richard McCollam accuses Royal Alliance Associates of fabricating evidence leading to his wrongful termination and subsequent adverse arbitration ruling. He seeks judicial relief for what he claims is a fraudulent procurement of an arbitration award. -
**Tenant Wins Eviction Battle Over Technicality in Notice**
The City of Alameda's attempt to evict tenant Shelby Sheehan for unpaid rent has been thwarted due to technical errors in their eviction notice. The appellate court upheld a lower court's decision favoring Sheehan because the City's three-day notice failed to correctly identify where payments should be made. -
Plaintiffs accuse cryptocurrency giant of misleading security claims
In a recent legal filing in San Francisco Superior Court, four individuals have accused cryptocurrency platform Coinbase of misleading users about its security features in violation of California consumer protection laws. The plaintiffs seek public injunctive relief aimed at preventing future harm to consumers. -
Plaintiff Alleges Prima Medical Group's Negligence Led to Harm
A heated courtroom dispute arose when Elizabeth Soloway accused Prima Medical Group of negligence during surgery performed by Dr. Stahl. The case took an unexpected turn due to a juror's controversial outburst leading to motions for juror dismissal and retrial which were ultimately denied by the court. -
Homeowners Allege Insurer Breached Contract Over Water Damage Claim
Priscilla and Elias Mendoza are challenging Pacific Specialty Insurance Company's denial of their claim for structural damage caused by water overflow from a broken pipe. Despite receiving partial payment for minor damages, they argue that inadequate investigation led to significant uncompensated losses. -
Former Employee Alleges Direct Sales Company Violated Labor Laws
A former employee has taken legal action against a direct sales company over alleged labor law violations and an unfair arbitration agreement. The plaintiff seeks monetary relief for herself and other affected employees under California's PAGA statute. -
Self-represented Litigant Declared Vexatious After Multiple Meritless Appeals Against Judicial Officers
Maridol Mendones has been declared a vexatious litigant by a California appellate court after filing multiple meritless appeals against state judicial officers over denied fee waivers and other grievances following her termination as a registered nurse in 2018. -
Petitioner Seeks Overturning Workers' Compensation Appeal Delay
Joseph Mayor has filed a complaint against both Ross Valley Sanitation District and Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board over delayed action on his workers' compensation appeal exceeding statutory limits. The case raises significant questions about administrative delays and jurisdictional authority under California labor laws. -
Ice Cream Manufacturer Accused Of Violating Wage And Hour Laws By Employee
Mario Lara has filed a lawsuit against Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream alleging violations of wage and hour laws under California's Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The case centers on whether non-individual PAGA claims should be stayed pending arbitration. -
Family Trust Provision Sparks Legal Battle Among Siblings Over 'Hostile Acts'
A unique provision meant to maintain peace among siblings has led to a fierce legal battle over its interpretation within a family trust worth millions. Read how Mary C. Garaventa's attempt at fostering harmony turned into ongoing litigation among her heirs. -
Former Employee Sues Sonoma Valley Health Care District Over Privacy Violations
Debra Linn Smith has filed a lawsuit against Sonoma Valley Health Care District alleging wrongful termination due to non-compliance with COVID-19 testing policies and violations under California's Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA). The appellate court upheld an earlier ruling dismissing her case based on procedural grounds related to timely claim submission requirements. -
Environmental Group Alleges Marijuana Paraphernalia Manufacturer Violated Proposition 65
Environmental Health Advocates has accused Bio Hazard of violating California's Proposition 65 by exposing consumers to marijuana smoke without proper warnings through their products like glass bongs. The case involves significant legal arguments about consumer safety regulations and potential penalties exceeding $1 million. -
Former Employee Sues Amazon Over Alleged Fair Credit Reporting Act Violation
Lovenia Scott sued Amazon claiming they violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act by failing to provide a compliant disclosure form before conducting a background check during her hiring process. The courts ruled against her appeal citing statute limitations had expired before she filed her complaint. -
Former Employees Sue County Over COVID-19 Policy Violations
Three former employees have sued the County of Sonoma over alleged violations related to COVID-19 vaccination policies under the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA). They argue their terminations violated privacy laws but faced setbacks due to procedural issues with government claim deadlines.