News from 2024
Former Executives Allege Unpaid Wages Against Former Employers
Two former executives have filed a lawsuit against their previous employers over claims of unpaid wages totaling over $400k after company restructuring led to terminations without compensation fulfillment as required by law
Former Employee Alleges Labor Violations Against Property Management Firm
Christopher Rodriguez has filed a class-action lawsuit against his former employer Trigild Incorporated and its successor entity Trigild LLC in Santa Clara County's Superior Court.
Former Employee Alleges Wage Violations Against Construction Service Company
Angel Bravo has taken legal action against his former employer MBKT Corp., accusing them of various labor law violations including failure to pay proper wages and overtime compensation.
Former Employee Alleges Cardiaccloud AI Violated Labor Laws
Jigar Jayantkumar Shah has taken legal action against his former employer Cardiaccloud AI over alleged labor law violations during his tenure as a project manager.
Plaintiff accuses automotive giant Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. of breaching warranty obligations
A new legal challenge emerges as Jose Angeles sues Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., alleging significant defects in his recently purchased vehicle that were not addressed despite repeated repair attempts.
Attorney General Bonta Releases Law Enforcement Bulletin on Proposition 36
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today unveiled a new law enforcement bulletin highlighting the statutory changes and additions made to current law under the newly passed Proposition 36.
Judge refuses to delete class action over Twitter data breach
The lawsuit asserted the former owners and management at the social media platform formerly known as Twitter allowed an API defect to remain unfixed, letting hackers scrape private user data for nearly a year from 2021-2022 and then sell the data as recently as 2023
Attorney General Bonta Fortifies the Fight for Commonsense Gun Laws, Joins Groundbreaking Coalition with Ally States
California Attorney General Bonta , together with 18 attorneys general, announced the formation of a multistate coalition to hold irresponsible firearms industry members accountable for their actions that proliferate gun violence.
Amplitude Inc., analytics provider accused of unlawful wiretapping by former insurance customer
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Amplitude Inc., accusing them of illegally intercepting sensitive user data from Oscar Health's digital platforms without consent.
Lawsuit OK to continue accusing Amazon of using user agreement to squelch bad reviews
Tech giant sought to send users' complaint to arbitration
Plaintiff Alleges Ride-Sharing Giant Fosters Dangerous Culture Leading to Assault
In a significant legal battle unfolding in San Francisco's Superior Court, Jane Doe is suing a major ride-sharing company for failing to protect female passengers from assault.
Financial Times honors Reed Smith in 2024 North America Innovative Lawyers Report
Reed Smith is pleased to announce that the firm has again achieved top rankings from The Financial Times (FT) in its annual North America Innovative Lawyers Report 2024.
Plaintiff Alleges Property Management Negligence Led to Severe Injuries
Ferdinand Cahayag has filed a lawsuit against several property management companies following a severe injury caused by faulty equipment during an internet installation job at a San Francisco apartment complex.
San Francisco Resident Sues Automotive Giant Over Alleged Breach Under Warranty Act
A San Francisco resident has filed a lawsuit against Jaguar Land Rover North America over alleged breaches under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act related to defects in a newly purchased vehicle.
San Francisco Resident Sues City Over Hazardous Sidewalk Conditions
Jenelle Shawn Delugg has filed a lawsuit against both the City and County of San Francisco following injuries sustained from tripping over uneven sidewalks caused by tree roots.
Passenger Alleges Ride-Sharing Giant Negligence Led to Sexual Assault
A woman known as Jane Doe PWP 081 has filed a lawsuit against ride-sharing company Lyft Inc., accusing it of negligence after an alleged sexual assault by one of its drivers in December last year.
Face scans class action vs Google mostly tossed, because Google didn't 'profit,' judge says
Complaint accuses Google of using biometric data to improve smartphone technology
Sheppard Mullin's California Antitrust Practice Ranks in 2025 GCR 100
Global Competition Review (GCR) ranked Sheppard Mullin's Antitrust practice as a “Recommended” firm in California in its 2025 GCR 100 guide.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Driver in Fatal Pedestrian Accident
Lesbia Marta Rocha Castillo has filed a lawsuit against Robert Gee Ming Gong for negligence resulting in her husband's death after being struck by Gong's vehicle in San Francisco.
Former Nurse Alleges Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Retaliated Against Her for Reporting Unsafe Practices
Sasha Overton has filed a lawsuit against Kaiser Foundation Hospitals alleging retaliation after reporting unsafe working conditions during her tenure as a registered nurse from April 2016 to March 2022 across two locations in California