News from March 2021
Court activity on March 15: Eduardo Villareal vs George Charles Gonsalves Jr
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Eduardo Villareal against Audi Concord, Euromotors Concord, Inc. and George Charles Gonsalves Jr on March 15: 'Jury Trial-long Cause/7 Day(s)'.
Lawsuit: Insurer denied coverage for life-or-death surgery, effectively killing man
SAN FRANCISCO - A California woman sued CalPERS, Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company and Anthem UM Services for allegedly denying her sick father insurance coverage for a life-or-death procedure and ultimately causing his passing, according to documents filed Feb. 26 in the San Francisco County Superior Court.
Court activity on March 15: Gary Ellis vs ARB, Inc.
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Gary Ellis against ARB, Inc. on March 15: 'Case Management Conference'.
New class action lawsuit says Google has been reaping illegal profits off of gambling apps
SAN FRANCISCO - Google faces a class action lawsuit filed on March 3 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California for allegedly profiting off of illegal gambling games.
March 8: Alameda County Superior Court docket for "product liability" cases
The following cases categorized as "product liability" were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on March 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 8: 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 March 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on March 8
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on March 8 in the suits below:
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on March 8
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on March 8 in the suits below:
Court decision in COVID-19 liability case raises questions about extending safe harbor protections to California businesses
A federal court’s dismissal of a lawsuit alleging a wife’s COVID-19 was due to her husband’s workplace could become precedent for similar claims, reinforcing the new litigation landscape arising from the pandemic.
Court activity on March 15: Priscilla Curry vs Deborah Ramos
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Priscilla Curry against Deborah Ramos and Kristen Curry on March 15: 'Case Management Conference'.
March 8: Alameda County Superior Court docket for "breach of contract/warranty" cases
The following cases categorized as "breach of contract/warranty" were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on March 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on March 15: Kent Emery vs Samantha Romak
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Kent Emery against Samantha Romak and Taylor Venner on March 15: 'Check For Notice Of Settlement Or Dismissal'.
Court activity on March 15: Bank of America, N.A. vs Mary A. Irving
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Bank of America, N.A. against Mary A. Irving on March 15: 'Court Trial-(1 Hour) Short Cause/0 Day(s)'.
New Ninth Circuit ruling includes limitations on PAGA penalties
A federal appeals court ruling will substantially cut the amount awarded in PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) lawsuits, as the court found that only the first violation qualifies unless the employer has been duly notified of the alleged violations.
Fitness 19 San Bruno sued by woman who says weight randomly fell on her face
Fitness 19 San Bruno faces charges in the San Mateo County Superior Court from a woman who says a weight fell on her face and caused permanent disfiguration, according to a lawsuit filed on Feb. 16.
Attorneys bombard court with objections to Bayer settlement, prompting delay
Attorneys from across the country have bombarded a California federal court with objections to a proposed more than $10 billion settlement of claims that a weed killer first brought to the market by Monsanto caused cancer, prompting a hearing delay.
San Jose man says he's disabled for life because mother worked at Salinas manufacturing facility
SAN JOSE - A San Jose man sued the manufacturing facility where his mother worked while pregnant with him, alleging that his cerebral palsy and other medical conditions are to blame on heavy metals and toxins that she was exposed to while working, according to documents filed this year in the Santa Clara County Superior Court.
Business coalition calls on California lawmakers to rethink new leave legislation
Industry leaders have asked state policymakers to consider funding a new proposed leave program with the state’s $20 billion budget surplus, instead of the small businesses still struggling to make it through the COVID-19 economic crisis.
LITTLER MENDELSON PC: Multiemployer Pension Relief: How the COVID-19 Relief Bill Impacts Employers
Tucked away in the COVID-19 relief bill are several provisions designed to address the looming multiemployer pension plan crisis.
LITTLER MENDELSON: Kamala Harris’ First 100 Days in Office
Littler formed the Women's Leadership Initiative (WLI) in 2008.