Sonoma County
Recent News About Sonoma County
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Pacific Gas & Electric hit with another lawsuit from ranchers affected by Kincade Fire
SAN FRANCISCO - The Pacific Gas & Electric Company faces a lawsuit from a whole family that lost its ranch in the October 2019 Kincade fire, which ravaged more than 77,000 acres and 174 homes. -
PG&E sued over 2019 wildfire; Its power lines allegedly are to blame
SAN FRANCISCO - The October 23, 2019, Sonoma County wildfire, known as the Kincade Fire, has sparked a lawsuit against the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, whose power lines were allegedly responsible for the blaze. -
A charging station, exposed wire and electrocution lead to lawsuit against Starbucks
SAN FRANCISCO - A Sonoma County man visiting a local Starbucks to get his daily dose of caffeine got a little bit more of a jolt than he asked for after he was electrocuted at the Starbucks on Van Ness Ave. in San Francisco, according to lawsuit documents filed on Feb. 1 in the San Francisco County Superior Court. -
BAKER HOSTETLER: BakerHostetler Enhances West Coast Presence With Addition of 3 Partners
BakerHostetler announced that Robert A. Julian, Cecily A. Dumas and Kimberly Morris have joined the firm as partners, adding to the firm’s West Coast presence. All three attorneys are resident in Northern California. -
Appeals court affirms denial of class certification in civil rights case against Sonoma County, City of Santa Rosa
Two out-of-state drivers who had their vehicles impounded for over 30 days in alleged violation of the Fourth Amendment have suffered a loss in court. -
Two Santa Rosa property owners face federal lawsuit over rare salamander
An environmental group brought a federal lawsuit against two landowners for allegedly threatening the Sonoma County population of the California tiger salamander. -
Man seeks removal of case involving child custody to federal court
SAN FRANCISCO – A California man recently filed a notice of removal in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California regarding a lawsuit against the state of California over alleged deprivations of fundamental rights in a dispute involving child custody. -
Conservation group sues Republic Services, alleging water pollution
The California Sportfishing Protection Alliance filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California claiming that Republic Services of Sonoma County Inc. is violating the Clean Water Act by dumping polluted storm water into area rivers. -
GPS tracker developer accuses competitor of patent infringement
LOS ANGELES — A Sonoma County man is suing a competitor, alleging use of ian nfringed product without consent. -
U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upholds ruling in prostitution legality case
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court’s ruling rejecting a legal effort by sex workers in California to have the state’s laws against prostitution declared unconstitutional. -
Consumer alleges debt collectors violated due process
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County man is suing debt collectors, citing alleging harassment and forgery. -
The California First District Court of Appeal rules that Cinema West theater is public works
The California First District Court of Appeal recently ruled that the construction of a movie theater in Hesperia was a "public works" according to the state's minimum wage law. -
Citizens group opposes Buddhist retreat center printing press expansion
SAN FRANCISCO – Coastal Hills Rural Preservation (CHRP) has asked a state court of appeals to address three issues in regards to the master use permit issued by Sonoma County to the Ratna Ling Retreat Center. -
Wells Fargo employee claims she was wrongfully terminated for reporting allegedly fraudulent activity
SAN FRANCISCO – A Sonoma County woman alleges a financial institution retaliated against her for reporting purportedly fraudulent business practices. -
Man claims he was misled into viatical settlement investment
SAN FRANCISCO – A Sonoma County man alleges he was misled into investing in viatical settlements. -
Attorney-client privilege wins out in fight to share harassment claim investigation report
PETALUMA – A California appeals court ruled in June that the city of Petaluma is not required to share a report related to the investigation of a 2014 sexual harassment claim filed against the city by former Petaluma firefighter and paramedic Andrea Waters. -
American Small Business League files suit over allegedly false report
SAN FRANCISCO – A Sonoma County organization is suing the administrator of the United States Small Business Administration over allegations it issued a misleading report. -
Couple alleges Roundup exposure caused cancer
SAN FRANCISCO – A Sonoma County couple has filed suit against the makers of Roundup alleging that it distributed herbicides that are dangerous to human health. -
Suit filed against Pfizer by Sonoma County man
SAN FRANCISCO – A Sonoma County man alleges a pharmaceutical company did not warn consumers about the purported side effects of a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. -
Scientist alleges he was denied disability benefits for head injury
OAKLAND – A Sonoma County resident is accusing an insurance company of wrongfully denying his benefits.