News from May 2020
Ninth Circuit breathes new life into climate change lawsuits of San Francisco and Oakland against Big Oil
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has reversed a federal judge’s dismissal of climate change lawsuits against oil companies including ExxonMobil, BP and Chevron by the cities of Oakland and San Francisco, setting the stage for them to be tried in a more favorable California state court.
May 18: Alameda County Superior Court docket for "other employment" cases
The following cases categorized as "other employment" were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on May 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Superior Court of California for San Francisco County: Actions Taken on May 18
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activity on May 18 in the suits below:
Judge rules in favor of Hong Kong technology company claiming patent infringement
SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal judge has ruled in favor of a company that sued a competitor for patent infringement in a case over SIM-card technology.
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on May 18
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on May 18 in the suits below:
May 18: Alameda County Superior Court docket for "asbestos" cases
The following cases categorized as "asbestos" were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on May 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 18: Superior Court of California for San Francisco County docket for "contract/warranty" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract/warranty" were on the docket in the Superior Court of California for San Francisco County on May 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 18: Superior Court of California for San Francisco County docket for "personal injury/property damage - vehicle related" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury/property damage - vehicle related" were on the docket in the Superior Court of California for San Francisco County on May 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 18: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "consumer credit collections cmpl (crc 3.740)" cases
The following cases categorized as "consumer credit collections cmpl (crc 3.740)" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on May 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on May 18
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on May 18 in the suits below:
May 18: Alameda County Superior Court docket for "wrongful termination" cases
The following cases categorized as "wrongful termination" were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on May 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 18: Superior Court of California for San Francisco County docket for "mass tort" cases
The following cases categorized as "mass tort" were on the docket in the Superior Court of California for San Francisco County on May 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 18: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "complaint" cases
The following cases categorized as "complaint" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on May 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Humane Society will boost defense of California's gator meat ban challenged in court
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – The Humane Society will be allowed to defend a California law currently being challenged that prohibits the import of crocodile and alligator skin and meat.
Decision in restaurant’s business interruption lawsuit could affect similar litigation nationwide
An upcoming judgment in a federal court business interruption case could set precedent for how hundreds of insurance claims resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic get resolved.
Lawsuit: Febreze car freshener is actually an oily mess
EUREKA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Procter & Gamble is facing a class action lawsuit that says its air fresheners for cars are faulty.
Efforts to adopt liability protections amid COVID-19 continue at state and federal levels
With lawmakers on Capitol Hill hopeful that the next relief package including liability protections for businesses can be passed by July 4, several coalitions have been advocating for comparable legislation at the state level.
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: HaneyBiz & Allegient Giving Charity Golf Tournament
Greenberg Traurig is participating in this charity golf tournament by participating as players in a foursome.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Holland & Knight First in California to Win Lawsuit Under New State Housing Law
Holland & Knight has won a landmark housing case in California, becoming the first law firm in the state to use a cutting-edge new housing law to compel approval of a development project.
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Sacramento Magazine Recognizes 3 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys as 2020 ‘Top Lawyers’
Sacramento Magazine recognized three attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP on its prestigious “Top Lawyers” list for 2020: Kurt A. Kappes, Timothy Long, and James M. Nelson.