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News from December 2023


Class action accuses Salesforce of misleading customers about true costs of subscriptions, products

By Northern California Record |
A class action lawsuit has accused marketing services vendor Salesforce of allegedly forcing customers into long subscription plans without completely revealing the true costs of using their services and products.

Class action accuses Adobe of allegedly shorting worker pay, other labor law violations

By Northern California Record |
Lawsuit says Adobe failed to pay minimum wages and overtime, among other alleged violations of California labor law.

Attorney General Bonta to Appeal Decision Blocking Enforcement of SB 2’s Prohibition of Handguns in Certain Sensitive Public Places

By Northern California Record Report |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that his office will file an appeal of a district court decision issued in two companion cases, May v. Bonta and Carralero v. Bonta, enjoining certain provisions of Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) that prohibit the carry of concealed weapons in certain sensitive places including places where people gather, such as playgrounds and youth centers, places of worship, libraries, and parks, among other public places.

New filing: Broad, bipartisan coalition shows 'exceptional' need for SCOTUS to undo pro-homeless rulings

By Jonathan Bilyk |
The U.S. Supreme Court could decide in January whether to hear arguments over Ninth Circuit ruling that critics say has created 'constitutional right' for homeless to camp on streets and in parks, and leaves local governments powerless to retake public spaces

California Supreme Court says drug abuse alone not enough to justify removing kids from parents

By Scott Holland |
Unanimous ruling sends father's lawsuit back to appellate court for reconsideration under new framing of legal standard that did away with the so-called tender years presumption.

Class action: Apple conspired with PayPal, Block to force iPhone users to use Venmo, Cash App

By Northern California Record |
The lawsuit accuses Apple of violating federal antitrust laws by allegedly restricting access to its App Store only for its own Apple Cash, PayPal's Venmo app, and Block's Cash App, allegedly forcing users to pay more to transfer money or process online payments

Best Parking lawsuit vs ex-lawyer ends in quick dismissal under deal guaranteeing the lawyer won't sue plaintiffs for wrongfully filing

By Northern California Record |
The owners of a parking garage had sued their former lawyers, saying mistakes in defending them against a lawsuit cost them almost $90,000

Who's Who Legal recognizes two Jones Day lawyers in Fintech & Blockchain 2023 report

By Northern California Record Report |
Who's Who Legal (WWL) has recognized two Firm lawyers in its "Fintech & Blockchain 2023" report.

Attorney General Bonta Conditionally Approves Change in Control, Governance of Mercy Retirement and Care Center to Transforming Age

By Northern California Record Report |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced his conditional approval of the change in control and governance of Mercy Retirement and Care Center (MRCC) owned and operated by Elder Care Alliance, a nonprofit public benefit corporation to Transforming Age (TA), a Washington nonprofit corporation.

Dec. 19: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "fl" cases

By Northern California Record |
The following cases categorized as "fl" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on Dec. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:

Class action accuses Minact of allegedly shorting worker pay, other labor law violations

By Northern California Record |
The lawsuit asserts the business management consulting firm allegedly failed to pay overtime and other pay allegedly owed to employees.

Homeowner says realtor owes $284K for allegedly misleading about home solar panels

By Northern California Record |
The lawsuit claims the real estate agent allegedly told the homeowner she would get up to $9,600 per year from her property's new solar panels, but instead she was allegedly saddled with monthly costs.

Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Dec. 19

By Northern California Record |
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Dec. 19 in the suits below:

Lawsuit filed over death of inmate in Merced County

By Legal Newsline |
FRESNO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A lawsuit blames the drug-related death of an inmate on Merced County, Calif.

Vedder Price Litigation Team Secures Court Victory in California Breach of Contract Dispute

By Northern California Record Report |
A Vedder Price litigation team recently secured a notable victory when a San Francisco jury awarded nearly $1 million in damages to its client in connection with a commercial lease dispute.

Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Dec. 18

By Northern California Record |
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Dec. 18 in the suits below:

Dec. 18: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "fl" cases

By Northern California Record |
The following cases categorized as "fl" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on Dec. 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:

Attorney General Bonta Conditionally Approves Sale of St. John of God Health Care Services’ Victorville Property to San Bernardino County

By Northern California Record Report |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced his conditional approval of the sale of St. John of God Health Care Services’ Victorville facility to San Bernardino County.

SF city atty sues vaping products sellers, says using online sales to 'flout' city laws

By Northern California Record |
San Francisco has launched a lawsuit against manufacturers and sellers of vaping products, accusing them of exploiting online sales platforms to disregard city laws banning such sales

Lawsuit: Feds are rebuffing journalists' attempt to get info about Hamas terrorists entering U.S. illegally

By Northern California Record |
Jewish Legal News, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against two federal agencies, alleging they have refused to release public information regarding potential Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists entering the U.S. from Mexico.