News from April 2024
Mid-Century Insurance Company sues Viking Group Inc. for negligence leading to property damage
In a lawsuit filed on April 16, 2024, at the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara (case ID: 24CV435599), Mid-Century Insurance Company is suing Viking Group Inc., The Viking Corporation, and other unidentified defendants (DOES 1 through 30).
Carling PinedaJaimes sues Volkswagen Group for breach of warranty
Carling PinedaJaimes, represented by Mathew Rezvani of Rezvani Law Firm, has filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.
Ropati Afatia Seumanu sues for habeas corpus relief in a capital case
In the case of Ropati Afatia Seumanu, a habeas corpus petition was filed in the First Appellate District Division Four of the Court of Appeal of the State of California.
Thuy Nguyen named a 2024 Woman of Influence by GlobeSt.
Reed Smith is pleased to announce that Thuy Nguyen, partner in its Real Estate Group, has been named a “2024 Woman of Influence,” presented by GlobeSt., in the Rising Star category. Nguyen was honored at the annual GlobeSt.
SCOTUS appears poised to undo rulings that left cities in 'straitjacket' when addressing homeless encampments
Precise contours on the eventual ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court remain cloudy, but oral arguments revealed the court's conservative majority will most likely overturn rulings from the Ninth Circuit that critics said essentially created a constitutional right for the homeless to camp in parks and other public spaces
Jane Doe sues Alum Rock Union School District for negligence and sexual abuse
In the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, plaintiff Jane Doe, represented by attorneys Navid A. Natanian, Rebecca John, and H. Benjamin Nahorai, has filed a lawsuit against Alum Rock Union School District and individual Israel Santiago (case number 24CV435022).
Pre-trial jail inmates aren't entitled to minimum wage for jail kitchen work, CA Supreme Court says
A class action lawsuit claimed that, since state penal laws don't explicitly limit their earning abilities in jail, people not yet convicted of crimes should still be protected by California's minimum wage laws while working in the jail for private services vendors. Not so, California Supreme Court said.
Boilerplate Employment Documents in California: Time to Review and Update to Minimize Risk on April 23, 2024
Ethan Chernin, Elena Hillman, Michele Ballard Miller, and Bethany Vasquez will present "Boilerplate Employment Documents in California: Time to Review and Update to Minimize Risk."
Attorney General Bonta Announces Final Regulations Implementing New Online Charitable Fundraising Law
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the final regulations implementing Assembly Bill 488 (Government Code section 12599.9), a first-of-its-kind law governing charitable fundraising on internet platforms.
Surf & Turf: Serving Up Autonomous Regulations on April 22, 2024
Litigation attorney Allison Skopec will be speaking at the Law-Tech Connect conference on a panel discussing the diverse legal landscapes governing autonomous technologies on land, at sea and in the air.
Lisa Washington sues Joseph Lee Washington for probate court's approval of final distributions and payments from her deceased aunt's estate
In the case of Lisa Washington versus Joseph Lee Washington, filed in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Four under case ID A168483 on April 11, 2024, Lisa Washington (plaintiff) is appealing against the probate court's approval of final distributions and payments from her deceased aunt's estate.
Privacy class action firms jockey for control of 23andMe data breach claims; Edelson calls for new approach
Data privacy class action firm Edelson P.C. is seeking to control 40 class actions, potentially worth huge money, against 23andMe for allegedly allowing genetic info to be stolen in a data breach. In a new filing, Edelson is asking courts to reconsider how they decide which lawyers should lead
Troutman Pepper Shortlisted for Three Wind Investment Awards
Troutman Pepper and Partner Anne Loomis have been named among the 2024 Wind Investment Awards finalists.
Second Amendment rights group sues California over restriction on out-of-state residents carrying guns
A gun owners rights advocacy group has filed a federal lawsuit against California’s attorney general in an effort to challenge a state law that is “unconstitutionally restrictive” and offers no avenue for out-of-state residents in California to carry firearms in public.
Corporate Counsel Rank Troutman Pepper Among Top 30 Law Firms for Client Service in 2024 BTI Client Service A-Team Report
Troutman Pepper has been recognized for exceptional client service performance, ranking No. 28 and earning the highest “Best of the Best” distinction, according to the BTI Client Service A-Team 2024 report.
Prop 1 promises more of the same for California’s homeless
Despite promising solutions, California officials are poised to use Prop 1 to simply throw $6 billion more at a homelessness problem already massive state spending has yet to solve
Bite-Sized Legal: Good ’Til the Last Drop! on Aprl 17, 2024
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Gurneet Singh recognized for Corporate Responsibility by South Asian Bar Association of Northern California
Gurneet Singh is the recipient of the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California 2024 "Corporate Responsibility Award."
Judge: Nestle can't melt class action over white chocolate content in TollHouse white baking chips
A San Jose federal judge said a recent decision from a California state appeals court in a virtually identical case against Walmart will require Nestle to work harder to beat the class action accusing the company of misleading consumers
Drumke to Participate in Trial Masters Panel at 2024 ABA TIPS Section Conference
Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP Partner Michael W. Drumke will serve as a panelist at the ninth annual American Bar Association (ABA) Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) Conference on May 2 in Hollywood, California.