News from April 2022
U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in California PAGA case; decision expected by early summer
Oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court took place late last month in Viking v. Moriana, a case that questions whether California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) is exempt from the rules of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA).
Court activity on April 11: Richard Stewart vs Kent F. McCue
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Richard Stewart against Kent F. McCue on April 11: 'Jury Trial - Long Cause/5-6 Day(s)'.
Group pushing coffee-causes-cancer lawsuits makes latest plea after Ninth Circuit ruling goes against it
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Repeating allegations that led a federal judge to recuse herself from litigation over acrylamide in foods, a lawyer-driven nonprofit group has asked the judge who replaces her to reverse orders that stopped its lawsuits in their tracks.
Jennifer Hernandez Honored with Climate and Sustainability Champion Award by the San Francisco Business Times
Jennifer Hernandez Honored with Climate and Sustainability Champion Award by the San Francisco Business Times.
Court activity on April 7: Daniel Nall vs State of California
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Daniel Nall against State of California on April 7: 'Issue Conference'.
Court activity on April 7: Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs Stephanie A. Mancia
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. against Stephanie A. Mancia on April 7: 'Clerk's Tickler On Consumer Credit Collections Case-Check For Proof Of Service Filed Within 180 Days Of Filing Complaint'.
Court activity on April 7: Quai'lyn Harris, Individually, and On vs Westmont Living, Inc.
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Quai'lyn Harris, Individually, and On against Westmont Living, Inc. on April 7: 'Hearing On Motion To/For Compel Arbitration, Strike Class Allegations Filed By Westmont Living, Inc.'.
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on April 1
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on April 1 in the suits below:
April 1: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "civil harassment ro request" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil harassment ro request" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on April 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on April 8: Belinda Gonzalez vs BNSF Railway Company
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Belinda Gonzalez against BNSF Railway Company on April 8: 'Jury Trial-long Cause/28 Day(s)'.
Court activity on April 7: Kenneth R. Bauer vs Kevin Senn
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Kenneth R. Bauer against Kevin Senn and Old Dominion Holdings, Inc. on April 7: 'Check For Dismissal Or Notice Of Settlement'.
California Auditor’s report finds more efficiency needed in state-mandated housing projection procedures
A new report from the California State Auditor identifies key recommendations to help address the state’s housing shortage, and targets the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) process that municipalities are required to follow under state law.
Court activity on April 7: Creekside Walk Ventures, LLC vs O. C. Jones & Sons, Inc.
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Creekside Walk Ventures, LLC against O. C. Jones & Sons, Inc. on April 7.
April 1: 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 April 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 1: 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 April 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Judge: California legislators went too far in requiring diversity on corporate boards
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California state court judge has struck down a law that requires companies based in the state to put minorities and women on their boards of directors.
Lawsuit blames Similac for preterm baby's disease
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A mom whose infant daughter was allegedly injured when given cow milk is suing Abbott Laboratories and Mercy San Juan Medical Center.
Following Extension of Eviction Protections, Attorney General Bonta Reminds Tenants of Rights and Protections Under California Law
Following Extension of Eviction Protections, Attorney General Bonta Reminds Tenants of Rights and Protections Under California Law.
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on March 30
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on March 30 in the suits below:
March 30: 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 30. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: