News from August 2024
Disabled Woman Sues Sacramento Restaurant for ADA Violations
Meryl Pomponio has filed a lawsuit against El Bramido Restaurant & Bar in Sacramento for failing to provide accessible facilities as required by law. The suit alleges multiple violations under both federal and state disability rights laws.
Family Sues Mercy San Juan Medical Center Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Wrongful Death
A grieving family has filed a lawsuit against Mercy San Juan Medical Center and several healthcare providers alleging negligence that led to the wrongful death of Mary McCorkle after a series of alleged missteps during her treatment last year.
Disabled Woman Sues Restaurant Owners Over Accessibility Barriers
Meryl Pomponio has filed a lawsuit against Pinnacle Hospitality Group LLC and Lojon Property 71 LLC for failing to provide accessible facilities at a Long John Silver’s restaurant in North Highlands, CA. The complaint highlights multiple ADA violations and seeks both damages and injunctive relief.
Woman Sues Neighbors Over Dog Attack Leading to Severe Injuries
Belinda Rianda has filed a lawsuit against her neighbors following an alleged dog attack resulting in serious injuries. Represented by Tiemann Law Firm in Sacramento County Superior Court on August 22nd, she seeks compensation for medical expenses and punitive damages citing negligence and known viciousness of the dogs involved.
Tenant Sues Property Management Company Over Negligence Leading to Injury
Dana Hassan has filed a lawsuit against Tilden Park Crossing LLC and Greystar California Inc., claiming negligence after being injured by a falling window blinds rod in her San Jose apartment. The case seeks various forms of damages for her injuries and associated costs.
Hotel Guest Alleges Negligence Against California Hotel After Severe Shower Fall
Marita Benedicto has filed a lawsuit against Campbell Hospitality LLC after suffering severe injuries from a fall in her hotel room's shower at The Bristol Hotel in Campbell, California. The complaint highlights alleged negligence in maintaining safe conditions for guests and seeks compensatory damages for physical and emotional distress.
Parents Sue Construction Company Over Son's Fatal Fall
Frank Eugene Aubert and Monica Marie Smith have filed a lawsuit against PAOC LLC following their son's fatal fall from scaffolding at a construction site in Palo Alto last year. The parents allege negligence and seek various damages exceeding $35,000.
Elderly Care Facility Accused of Neglect Leading to Resident's Death
Mehrzad Attar has filed a lawsuit against multiple entities associated with Atria Sunnyvale for alleged elder abuse leading to his brother James Attar's death after choking on improperly provided food despite known dietary restrictions.
County Animal Shelter Sued Over Vicious Dog Attack
Carolyn Beth El-Shammaa has filed a lawsuit against the County of Santa Clara following a brutal dog attack at San Martin Animal Shelter. The complaint details allegations of negligence and seeks various forms of compensation for injuries sustained during the incident.
Mother Sues Truck Operators for Negligence Leading to Son’s Death
In a heartbreaking lawsuit filed on August 22, 2024, Mahin Motlagh seeks justice for her son’s tragic death caused by an alleged negligent truck operation. Represented by Wilshire Law Firm attorneys Shervin Ghanoongooi and Ana Sahagun, Motlagh demands compensation for wrongful death against defendants Rigoberto Carrero Haro and Rigoberto Lara Carrero.
Appeals court: Christian schools don't need to violate beliefs on sex, gender under Title IX
A federal appeals panel has rejected a lawsuit brought by LGBTQ students who sought to use the First Amendment to end an exemption for religious schools under the federal Title IX sex discrimination law and force them to abide by federal edicts concerning sex and gender in order to receive federal education money
Thuy Nguyen named a 'Lawyer on the Fast Track' at California Legal Awards
Reed Smith is pleased to announce that real estate partner Thuy Nguyen will receive a 2024 Lawyer on the Fast Track Award.
Disney wants appeals court to rule it has First Amendment right to fire actors over political beliefs
The Walt Disney Company has asked a federal judge for permission to appeal to a federal appeals court over a judge's ruling that actor Gina Carano can continue her lawsuit against Disney for firing her from "The Mandalorian" TV series over political statements Disney said didn't align with its "values"
Elderly Resident Alleges Severe Neglect Against San Francisco Nursing Facility
Geri Garcia has filed a lawsuit against Hebrew Home for Aged & Disabled DBA Jewish Home & Rehabilitation Center alleging severe neglect leading to significant injuries during her stay at their facility. Represented by Ashley Meyers from Meyers Law Offices in San Francisco Superior Court on August 21st, she seeks substantial damages for pain and suffering among other reliefs.
San Francisco Woman Sues Local Medical Spa for Negligence After Botched Laser Hair Removal
A San Francisco resident has filed a lawsuit against a local medical spa alleging negligence and battery after a botched laser hair removal procedure left her with permanent scars. The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding jurisdictional limits along with other statutory reliefs.
E-commerce Giant Accused of Secretly Tracking Customers' Email Habits
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against a major e-commerce retailer for allegedly embedding spy pixels in marketing emails to track customers' reading habits without their consent. The suit claims violations of Arizona law protecting communication service records.
Monsanto accused of causing cancer through Roundup® exposure
A San Francisco resident has sued Monsanto Company alleging that exposure to their herbicide Roundup® caused him to develop non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The lawsuit details years of alleged corporate misconduct including failure to warn consumers about health risks associated with glyphosate-based products.
New report projects California is one of three states to see more than 50% increase in car insurance rates this year
A report released by Insurify on August 11 projected that car insurance rates in California, Missouri, and Minnesota will increase by more than 50% in 2024.
Tax Normalization, Net Operating Losses and Intercompany Tax Allocation Payments on August 28, 2024
Tax attorneys Brad Seltzer and Mary Kate Nicholson will be co-speakers for a myLawCLE online discussion on the interactions among tax normalization, net operating losses and intercompany tax allocation payments in utility ratemaking.
Salesforce must face privacy class action over 'intercepted' Kaiser, Rite Aid customer chats
A federal judge said plaintiffs had done enough to show that Salesforce may have violated online privacy laws by allegedly capturing otherwise confidential online customer chat messages involving their clients, Rite Aid and Kaiser Permanente