News from July 2022
July 13: 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 July 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Class action lawsuit filed against Skittles over allegedly dangerous ingredient
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Skittles continue to be sold with a dangerous chemical known as TiO2, a class action lawsuit says.
Protestors who invaded horse racing track will face trespass lawsuit; Free speech concerns rejected
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - An animal-rights group can be sued over the actions of protestors who invaded a horse track, lit off incendiary devices and blocked a race by lying on the track, a California appeals court ruled, rejecting arguments by the Sierra Club and others that the protestors engaged in constitutionally protected speech.
Attorney General Bonta Releases New Report on Immigration Detention Facilities in California
Attorney General Bonta Releases New Report on Immigration Detention Facilities in California.
Farella Attorneys Named to 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Farella Attorneys Named to 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
BASF Pride and Prejudice on July 21, 2022
BASF Pride and Prejudice on July 21, 2022.
November runoff for public education superintendent will pit reformer against incumbent
After the Secretary of State released certified results on Friday for this year’s primary election, campaigning kicks into high gear throughout the state’s newly drawn voting districts as candidates work to convey their message to voters.
Labor and Employment Litigator Jasmine Anderson Joins Fox in San Francisco
Labor and Employment Litigator Jasmine Anderson Joins Fox in San Francisco.
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on July 11
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on July 11 in the suits below:
Court activity on July 18: Novin Development Corp. vs Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc.
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Novin Development Corp. against Brookfield Bay Area Holdings LLC, Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc., Brookfield Residential Services, LLC, Joe Guerra and Josh Roden on July 18: 'Jury Trial-long Cause/10 Day(s)'.
Republican senators call for action on California gas prices
With California’s high gas prices contributing to the record 9.1 percent inflation rate announced last week, concerns persist about why Democratic lawmakers have failed to act on immediate means of relief.
Court activity on July 18: Michelle Wonders vs John Doe
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Michelle Wonders and Monica Tagas against John Doe on July 18: 'Case Management Conference'.
July 11: 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 July 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on July 18: Crown Asset Management, LLC vs Brenda J. Fuller
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Crown Asset Management, LLC against Brenda J. Fuller on July 18: 'Clerk's Tickler On Consumer Credit Collections Case-Check For Filing Of Default Judgment Within 360 Days Of Filing Complaint'.
7 things to consider when looking to outsource legal services: 'hiring foreign employees has numerous benefits'
Outsourcing legal services can be beneficial to legal firms in terms of cost reduction and freeing up resources in-house for employees to focus on other, more important legal tasks. Before outsourcing services, companies should set up their payroll to support international employee pay, and Eastern Daily Press provided seven vital items to consider.
California court rulings precede controversial class action cases in life insurance sector
As prices on everything from fuel to food continue to increase, advocates are raising concerns about rising life insurance premiums following last year’s California Supreme Court decision in McHugh v. Protective Life Insurance Co.
Aaron Agenbroad and Amanda Sommerfeld recognized by Daily Journal among "Top Labor & Employment Lawyers"
Aaron Agenbroad and Amanda Sommerfeld recognized by Daily Journal among "Top Labor & Employment Lawyers".
Southwest wins court case over death of passenger in lavatory
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Southwest Airlines and its employees aren’t liable for the death of a passenger who suffered a pulmonary embolism in the lavatory of a plane, even though they delayed providing medical care until after the plane landed because the pilots thought he was a security threat.
Trouble with dialysis machine leads to shareholder lawsuit against Outset Medical
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A company that makes dialysis machines faces a securities class action lawsuit that seeks compensation for a stock drop.
Court activity on July 15: Nayeli Orozco vs Safemart Supermarket / Food Max #
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Cristina Orozco, Jesus J. Orozco and Nayeli Orozco against Safemart Supermarket / Food Max # on July 15: 'Check For Dismissal On Conditional Settlement'.