News published on Northern California Record in August 2024

A California Supreme Court majority says the state's controversial Private Attorney General Act, which empowers workers and their lawyers to sue employers for labor law violations in the name of the state, doesn't give them the right to stop other workers from settling similar claims, if they believe the deal is too small

Joanna Ramirez Vargas has filed a lawsuit against Xianna Ramos and Roberto Armando Alvarado following an unprovoked dog attack that left her severely injured. Filed on July 26th in Sacramento's Superior Court, the complaint seeks various forms of compensation including medical expenses and lost wages.

Leroy Reiner has filed a lawsuit against CFEP Pruneyard LLC and Ellis Partners LLC alleging negligence leading to personal injuries at their Campbell property on July 25, 2022. The case seeks damages for medical expenses and emotional distress caused by unsafe conditions on the premises.

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies has filed a lawsuit against Nik’s Aircraft LLC alleging negligence that resulted in a plane crash injuring their pilot representative Ryan Hogan. The suit seeks reimbursement for over $250k already paid out in workers' compensation benefits with anticipated further costs exceeding $500k.

Two sons have filed a lawsuit against Stanford Health Care alleging wrongful death due to medical malpractice following their father's kidney transplant surgery complications. The case details significant lapses in post-operative care leading up to his death.

Stephanie Cazares Baez has filed a lawsuit against Golden Leaf Investments Inc., JTV Investment Inc., and store manager Vanessa Yeh after slipping on water at a Lucky 7 Supermarket location in San Jose last year. The plaintiff seeks damages for her injuries citing negligence and unsafe conditions maintained by the defendants.