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Musk, X Corp can't escape, for now, age discrimination lawsuit over 2022 layoffs
A federal judge said plaintiffs have done enough to allow a former Twitter comms worker, who lost his job amid mass layoffs that occurred at Twitter after Elon Musk acquired the company in 2022, to move forward with a collective action on behalf of all workers over the age of 50 who were fired at that time -
Appeals court: Christian schools don't need to violate beliefs on sex, gender under Title IX
A federal appeals panel has rejected a lawsuit brought by LGBTQ students who sought to use the First Amendment to end an exemption for religious schools under the federal Title IX sex discrimination law and force them to abide by federal edicts concerning sex and gender in order to receive federal education money -
The Web Tracking Litigation Tsunami: Trends, Tactics and Tales from the Trenches on August 30, 2023
Privacy attorney Ashley Shively will participate in an American Bar Association webinar titled "The Web Tracking Litigation Tsunami: Trends, Tactics and Tales from the Trenches." -
Twitter Agrees With DOJ And FTC To Pay $150 Million Civil Penalty And To Implement Comprehensive Compliance Program To Resolve Alleged Data Privacy Violations
Twitter Agrees With DOJ And FTC To Pay $150 Million Civil Penalty And To Implement Comprehensive Compliance Program To Resolve Alleged Data Privacy Violations. -
Lawsuit alleging fraudulent ADA claims set for late summer court date
As court proceedings continue in the lawsuit People of the State of California v. Potter Handy LLP et al. – alleging fraudulent filing of Americans with Disabilities [ADA] suits – a federal judge has subsequently ordered Potter Handy plaintiffs to show standing in separate ADA cases. -
Proposed class action lawsuit adds to growing litigation over PFAS in cosmetics
A newly proposed class action lawsuit about PFAS in cosmetics is raising question about how it could impact the manufacturing of products used by millions of consumers every day. -
BASF Elects Anthony Guzman to Chair Diversity & Inclusion Committee
BASF Elects Anthony Guzman to Chair Diversity & Inclusion Committee. -
Stanislaus County sued for taking children from parents when a sibling dies
SACRAMENTO - A minor recently filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California that alleges children in Stanislaus County are mistreated when a sibling dies. -
Jackson Lewis Adds Principal Kevin M. Erwin In Riverside, California
Jackson Lewis Adds Principal Kevin M. Erwin In Riverside, California. -
Journalist Alex Berenson sues Twitter after his ban from social media platform
The journalist Alex Berenson has filed a lawsuit against Twitter after the social media platform banned him for comments about the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. -
Marin City Subway sued for not being wheelchair-accessible
SAN FRANCISCO -- Brian Whitaker filed a federal complaint on November 11 in the Northern District of California against Marin City Subway, LLC for violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act. -
City of Hayward, officers sued over fatal shooting of man
SAN FRANCISCO -- Caleb Smith, Tamoshia Mason, K.S. and Tiffiany Trammell, as individuals and as co-successors-in-Interest to decedent Caleb Smith Jr., filed a federal complaint on October 30 in the Northern District of California against the City of Hayward and police officers Michael Miller, Christopher Suozzo and Dynaton Tran for wrongful death and excessive force. -
Job applicant in wheelchair sues Walgreens over alleged rescinded job offer
SAN FRANCISCO - Anderson Stokes filed a federal complaint on November 1 in the Northern District of California against Walgreens Co. for alleged disability discrimination. -
San Jose sued after woman allegedly abused, falsely charged with prostitution on way to birthday party
SAN JOSE -- Bryanna Berry filed a federal complaint on October 29 in the Northern District of California against the City of San Jose, Officer Lindsay Parodi and Does 1-25 for excessive force, unlawful detention, false arrest, Malicious Prosecution, violation of the First Amendment and Monell Claim. -
Woman sues Modesto police department after son is shot and killed
SACRAMENTO - Darlene Ruiz, individually and as co-successor-in-interest for Trevor R. Seever, deceased, filed a federal complaint on October 22 in the Eastern District of California against the City of Modesto, its police department, former chief Galen Carroll and former officer Joseph Lamantia. -
Federal appellate court okays H-2A laborer arbitration agreements
A recent Ninth Circuit ruling, in Martinez-Gonzalez v. Elkhorn Packing Co., LLC, provides clarity that arbitration agreements can apply to workers with H-2A visa status. -
U.S. appeals court affirms direct physical damage to property required for business interruption claim
A federal appellate court has ruled against a San Francisco retailer’s claim for loss of income during California’s mandated COVID-19 closures because there wasn’t direct physical damage to the property. -
Man sues after thumb is amputated by circular saw
SACRAMENTO - Russell Latta filed a federal complaint on October 26 in the Eastern District of California against Ryobi Technologies, Inc, One World Technologies, Inc. d/b/a Techtronic Industries Power Equipment and Home Depot U.S.A. for negligence, strict product liability and breach of implied warranty of merchantability. -
Target sued for not honoring doctor's orders during COVID-19
SACRAMENTO - Trevon Malik Crofton filed a federal complaint on October 26 in the Eastern District of California against Target Corporation for discrimination in violation of the California Family Rights Act, among many other claims. -
Kombucha called Health-Ade sued for not aiding health
Brandon Johnson-Jack and Michael Xavier, on behalf of themselves, all others similarly situated, and the general public, filed a federal class-action complaint on October 7 in the U.S.