News from August 2024
Environmental group persuades appeals court to force Fresno to try again with its development plan
A California appeals court has found plenty of problems with a Fresno economic development plan for future growth that activists say improperly downgraded concerns over greenhouse gas emissions and decreased groundwater levels.
Ex-Pleasanton cop can't sue city, police chief for firing him after he attended 'Stop the Steal' J6 rally
A federal judge said it is enough the city can claim they fired the officer for policy violations, not for political speech. The officer has appealed the ruling
Newsom deploys National Guard to help prosecute crimes in Oakland, Alameda County
The governor says Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, a progressive prosecutor facing a recall election this year over persistently high violent and property crime rates, dragged her feet on signing off on the arrangement for five months, leading Newsom to turn to Attorney General Rob Bonta instead.
Attorney General Bonta Supports Commonsense Gun Laws Allowing States to Set Age-Based Restrictions for Firearms
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, filed a brief in support of a Minnesota law setting the minimum age at 21 for securing a permit to carry a handgun in public.
Falconers can continue suing California over permit requiring them to submit to warrantless inspections
A federal appeals panel says a lower court judge was wrong to toss a lawsuit from a group of falconers accusing the state of violating the Fourth Amendment protections against illegal property searches by requiring falconers to agree to "unannounced warrantless inspections" as a condition of their state license
California Supreme Court Sets 2025 Oral Argument Calendar
The Supreme Court of California today published its oral argument calendar for 2025.
Plaintiffs have four years, not one, from denial of claim to sue insurers for unfair competition
The California Supreme Court overturned a ruling blocking plaintiffs from suing State Farm over a claim denial. Legal reform advocates say the ruling will only make California's troubled insurance markets worse
California Department of Justice Investigating San Gabriel Police Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ), pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), is investigating and will independently review an officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred on July 31, 2024 in Rosemead, California.
Dog Attack Victims Sue Property Owners for Negligence
In a recent lawsuit filed in Sacramento's Superior Court of California on July 23rd, victims Rosalba Medina Garcia and Ismael Dominguez allege severe injuries from a dog attack due to negligent property management by multiple defendants. Represented by Wilshire Law Firm attorneys Megan Koster and Grecia Toscano, they seek extensive damages for both economic losses and emotional suffering.
California Resident Sues General Motors Over Alleged Breach of Warranty
Kyle Crates has filed a lawsuit against General Motors in Sacramento County Superior Court for alleged breaches of express and implied warranties concerning his defective Chevrolet Corvette. The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $25,000 along with other forms of relief under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.
Pacificorp accused of negligence leading to McKinney Fire devastation
A new lawsuit accuses Pacificorp of negligence leading to the devastating McKinney Fire which burned over 60k acres causing immense destruction including multiple fatalities
Nursing Facility Accused of Elder Abuse After Resident Suffers Severe Injuries
A California nursing facility faces accusations of elder abuse and negligence after a resident sustained severe injuries due to inadequate care. Filed by Virginia Estrada through her successor in interest Ester Baldwin against O'Connor Woods Housing Corporation and Eskaton Properties Inc., the lawsuit seeks various damages for alleged neglectful practices aimed at maximizing profits over patient care.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against BP Products North America Following Slip-and-Fall Incident
Isabel Garcia has filed a lawsuit against BP Products North America claiming negligence after sustaining serious injuries from a slip-and-fall incident at an ARCO AM/PM location in North Highlands, CA. The suit seeks damages for medical expenses and lost earnings among other reliefs.
Republicans can't sue Google for diverting their get-out-the-vote emails to spam folders, judge says
The Republican National Committee's effort to revive its lawsuit against Google, which it accused of diverting its emails to spam folders for political reasons, has failed, even though the RNC noted the diversions appeared to suddenly stop after the lawsuit was filed in 2022
Couple Sues Sacramento Hospital Over Alleged Medical Negligence
A couple is suing Sutter Valley Hospital in Sacramento over alleged medical negligence following a surgical procedure that left one spouse with severe injuries including urinary issues and erectile dysfunction. The plaintiffs seek damages exceeding $25,000 along with other compensations.
Tenant Alleges Negligence Against Property Management Company Following Severe Fall
Oscar Junior Miramontes has filed a lawsuit against MJA Holdings LLC alleging negligence after suffering severe injuries from a fall at an apartment complex stairway in Sacramento last November.
Feds file suit vs TikTok over data collection from kid users
The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice filed suit in Los Angeles federal court against the operators of TikTok, saying the massively popular video sharing platform has violated a federal law protecting children's online privacy, even after agreeing to stop in 2019
Sacramento Resident Sues Driver Over Negligence Resulting in Severe Injuries
Yvette Plummer has filed a lawsuit against Jose Sanchez-Avila following a traffic accident that left her severely injured. The suit claims negligence on Sanchez-Avila's part for failing to stop his vehicle in time and seeks over $35,000 in damages along with additional compensation for medical expenses and loss of earnings.
Homeowner Sues Remodeling Company Over Alleged Telemarketing Violations
A California homeowner has filed a lawsuit against The Right Choice Home Remodeling Inc., accusing them of illegal telemarketing practices including unsolicited robocalls. The plaintiff seeks $37,000 in damages along with other forms of relief for disruptions caused by these alleged violations.
California Woman Sues Seafood Companies Over Contaminated Oysters
Jennifer Low has filed a lawsuit against several seafood companies claiming she contracted a serious illness after consuming contaminated oysters at Scott’s Seafood Roundhouse in Folsom, California. The suit includes allegations of negligence and breach of warranty among others.