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Millions of California student records could be released in pending suit
NEWCASTLE – California public school records, including identifiable information such as Social Security numbers, addresses and special education assessment information, can potentially be released to attorneys for the Morgan Hill Concerned Parents Association pending a lawsuit in federal court. -
Environmental groups sue government agency over alleged violation of Endangered Species Act
SAN FRANCISCO – A Native American tribe and other agencies are seeking to halt a logging project in the Klamath River watershed area until more consultation has been completed. -
U.S. Department of Justice accused of FOIA violation in immigration court dispute
SAN FRANCISCO—A number of non-profit legal organizations are suing the U.S. government claiming it is unlawfully withholding records on how expedited immigration cases are handled. -
Urban Remedy sued over allegedly unpaid services
SAN FRANCISCO – A Richmond company is accused of not paying for work provided by a Pennsylvania company. -
Environmental group sues U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, claims coastal marten should be listed as endangered species
SAN FRANCISCO — Two non-profit organizations that deal with the environment in California are suing a wildlife service, along with its director and its secretary. -
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. -
Judge dismisses car hacking lawsuit against automakers
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - On Nov. 25, a U.S. District judge dismissed a class action lawsuit against Ford, Toyota and GM, ruling the claim that cars were susceptible to electronic hacking had no evidence of personal injury to support it.