First District Court of Appeal California
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Plaintiff alleges The Lauriedale Homeowners Association liable for injury due to defective sidewalk
Elizabeth Karnazes has filed a lawsuit against The Lauriedale Homeowners Association over injuries she claims resulted from tripping on a defective sidewalk managed by them. Despite procedural delays and being labeled a vexatious litigant, her case continues through appeals and ongoing litigation steps. -
Association Accuses Public Utilities Commission Over Delayed Expansion Dates
The California Community Choice Association has filed a complaint against the Public Utilities Commission over delayed expansion dates for community choice aggregation programs citing procedural errors and lack of evidence supporting future deficiencies. -
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against General Contractor Over Workplace Injury
Eugene Bowen has filed a lawsuit against Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company Inc., alleging negligence after falling from a ladder while working at San Francisco International Airport in February 2017. -
Streamer Sues Video Platform Over Contract Breach Allegations
James Varga has taken legal action against Twitch Interactive over allegations including wrongful suspension and breach of contract stemming from numerous alleged violations involving explicit content and gambling activities on his channel. -
Detective Alleges Retaliation by Fremont Police Department
Michael Gebhardt accuses the City of Fremont's police department of retaliating against him for whistleblowing activities involving departmental misconduct and racial discrimination complaints. The lawsuit details extensive alleged reprisals affecting his career and personal life. -
Plaintiff challenges City Council's approval of condo project citing environmental concerns
Nahid Nassiri has filed a lawsuit against the City of Lafayette challenging their approval of a controversial condominium project in downtown Lafayette on environmental grounds including habitat disruption and air quality concerns. -
Plaintiff alleges County Negligence Led to Brutal Dog Attack
Candis Danielson has filed a lawsuit against Humboldt County alleging negligence in enforcing animal control laws which led to her severe injuries from a dog attack in January 2021. -
Non-criminal DUI records aren't protected by California's right to privacy, appeals court says
A California state appeals panel has ruled that privacy rights established under the California state constitution and the state's labor laws don't stop the DMV from disclosing information about DUI-related license suspensions to employers, insurers and others -
Business Partner Accuses Co-Founder of Fraudulent Misrepresentation
A recent case sees Shihadeh K. Kitami accusing his former business partner Waleed Sabrah of fraudulent misrepresentation related to their fast-food restaurant venture. The Marin County court upheld a default judgment awarding Kitami approximately $33k after finding substantial evidence supporting claims of conversion & breach-of-contract among others. -
California Resident Sues State Over Alleged Misconduct by Office of Tax Appeals
Sivatharan Natkunanathan’s lawsuit against California seeking $45 billion in damages has been dismissed due to procedural errors and insufficient evidence. Representing himself, he alleged violations under taxpayer protection laws but failed at multiple judicial levels. -
Plaintiffs challenge City Council over disputed commercial kitchen zoning
San Pablo Avenue Golden Gate Improvement Association is suing Oakland's City Council over a controversial zoning decision allowing CloudKitchens' facility in an HBX-1 zone classified as light manufacturing. -
Former Teacher Sues California Credentialing Commission Over Revoked License
Protus Nkwana Taniform continues his legal battle against the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing after multiple denials to reinstate his teaching credential following allegations involving misuse of credentials by an unqualified individual. -
Healthcare Software Developer Sues Insurers Over Denied Coverage for Federal Settlement
Practice Fusion has taken legal action against multiple insurers after they denied coverage for a $118 million settlement with federal authorities over alleged violations involving clinical decision support alerts embedded in their software system. This case highlights critical issues surrounding insurance policy interpretations and professional service exclusions. -
Homeowner alleges loan servicers violated foreclosure protections
Raul Vasquez sued National Default Servicing Corporation along with Select Portfolio Servicing and U.S. Bank alleging violations during his loan modification process leading up to foreclosure on his home. The court ultimately ruled against him citing insufficient documentation provided within required timeframes despite multiple extensions. -
Plaintiff alleges judicial bias as lawsuit dismissed over delays
Francisco Carrascal’s lawsuit against Avi-Ben Abraham Jr., filed in San Mateo County Superior Court in July 2017, was dismissed for failing to reach trial within five years despite extensions due to COVID-19 emergency rules. The appellate court upheld this dismissal amidst allegations from Carrascal about judicial bias and procedural errors. -
Former employee alleges wage violations against construction firm
A recent ruling has directed an employee's wage dispute with his former employer into arbitration while dismissing related class action claims. Jorge Sotelo's lawsuit against Performance Contracting Group will now proceed individually under binding arbitration agreements established during his employment tenure. -
Former employee alleges discrimination against insurance firm
William Quan has filed a lawsuit against Acrisure alleging racial and age discrimination following his termination after an office closure. The appellate court found triable issues in some claims but upheld others regarding privacy violations. -
SF Superior Court not place for thousands of sex assault claims vs Uber, appeals panel says
A state appeals court has shut the door on a continuing attempt by plaintiffs to return to San Francisco County Superior Court thousands of lawsuits seeking to make Uber pay for alleged sexual assaults on female passengers by Uber drivers -
Appeals court: New UCSF hospital in Parnassus doesn't need to comply with local building size regulations
A local group opposed to the Parnassus hospital project argued the 15-story, 900,000 square foot building would be too large to comply with local building height and size restrictions and would create a public nuisance in a "quiet, residential neighborhood." The court said UCSF is exempt as an arm of state government -
Brothers' decades-long feud escalates: malicious prosecution allegations against law firm
A family feud over inheritance has led to a new lawsuit alleging malicious prosecution against a brother and his law firm. The plaintiffs claim they were wrongfully dragged into prolonged litigation over their mother's estate despite clear evidence supporting their case.