SAN DIEGO - In the latest wave of public nuisance cases to hit California, cities blaming Monsanto for contaminating local waterways could also be exposing themselves to future liability and economic harm, say former public officials who oppose this type of litigation.
SAN FRANCISCO – Passengers are suing JetBlue Airways Corp. over allegations that they
were injured on a flight from Boston to Sacramento because of turbulence.
OAKLAND – A group of civil-rights organizations has filed suit against the California Department of Transportation, charging that the agency violates the rights of homeless people with its ongoing series of sweeps and targeted raids.
OAKLAND – The first pair of wrongful-death lawsuits have been filed on behalf of the victims of an Oakland-area warehouse fire that claimed more than 30 lives.
SAN FRANCISCO – A Brentwood man claims he was not adequately compensated for his work as a field representative for a paint company and has filed a class-action suit.
SAN FRANCISCO – A consumer claims an insurance company offers 'lowball' property damage offers to its clients in cases where property is determined a total loss.
SAN FRANCISCO – Arguments were heard on Nov. 1 in the California Supreme Court regarding the Association of California Insurance Companies (ACIC) versus Dave Jones, one of many California insurance commissioners, regarding regulations and possibly misleading issues around insurance costs.
SAN FRANCISCO – An Emeryville corporation that manufactures barbecue accessory products claims a Pennsylvania business makes products that infringe its patented designs.
EUREKA -- According to a ruling by the California Supreme Court, police arrest videos must be made available to the public and cannot be considered part of confidential officer personnel records.
SAN FRANCISCO – An Oakland individual seeks declaration from the court that the name of his bar does not infringe a New York hotel and restaurant company's trademark
SAN FRANCISCO – Three former employees of Pacific Gas & Electric allege they were misclassified during their employment and are owed for unpaid retirement benefits.
