News from December 2024
Plaintiff (former employee) sues Defendant (plumbing company) for Wage Violations
A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against a California plumbing company alleging multiple wage violations affecting over 100 workers.
Plaintiff (former employee) sues Defendant (California corporation) over Labor Law Violations
A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against a California corporation alleging multiple labor law violations including unpaid wages and denied breaks.
Couple Sues UC Davis Medical Center for Alleged Medical Negligence Leading to Paraplegia
A couple has filed a lawsuit against UC Davis Medical Center alleging medical negligence after a procedure left one spouse paraplegic.
'De-transitioned' woman accuses doctors of 'medical abuse,' pushing her as child to become 'trans'
A young woman has sued prominent transgender youth doctor Johana Olson-Kennedy and others, accusing them of inflicting traumatic "medical abuse" in allegedly pushing a "scared, confused, and traumatized" girl into trans "affirming care," causing psychiatric problems and irreversible physical damage
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Residential Care Facility Over Mother's Death
In a recent legal filing in Sacramento County Superior Court on November 26th, Jaime and Mario Alfaro have accused Fair Oaks Estate Inc., a residential care facility where their mother resided until her death in June 2024.
Plaintiff alleges Siemens Mobility discriminated due to Age & Disability
Rogelio Carrillo has filed a lawsuit against Siemens Mobility alleging age and disability discrimination following his termination after a workplace injury.
Employee Sues National Banking Giant Over Alleged Disability Discrimination
A long-standing employee has taken legal action against Wells Fargo Bank for alleged disability discrimination following what she describes as an unjust termination linked to her medical condition.
California Couple Alleges Negligence Against Local Medical Professionals
Duane and Lisa Harcrow have filed a lawsuit against several healthcare providers in Sacramento alleging medical negligence leading to severe personal injury for Mr. Harcrow starting December 2023.
Plaintiffs Allege Former Employer CDLAKE LLC Violated Labor Laws
A class action lawsuit has been filed against CDLAKE LLC by former employees Rachael Byrnes and Jeremy Lastra alleging multiple labor law violations including failure to pay proper wages and provide mandated breaks.
Following SCOTUS Oral Argument in U.S. v. Skrmetti, Attorney General Bonta Reaffirms California’s Commitment to Protecting Access to Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
California Attorney General Rob Bonta released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court hearing oral argument in U.S. v. Skrmetti.
Experienced State Tax practitioner joins Reed Smith as partner in San Francisco
Reed Smith announced that Saba Shatara has joined the firm’s national State Tax practice as a partner in the San Francisco office.
Greenberg Traurig Represents Brazil Potash Corp. in Initial Public Offering
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. represented Brazil Potash Corp. in connection with its initial public offering (IPO) to fund its potash mining project under development in the state of Amazonas, Brazil.
CA Supreme Court: Two-year time limit to vacate judgments doesn't apply if party improperly served
Litigant said he only learned of default judgment when wage garnishment started a decade later
Appeals court: Idaho can't interpret state abortion restrictions to block doctors from referring abortions
The decision from the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals echoed decisions that had struck down a California Covid "misinformation" law, agreeing Idaho's attempt to criminalize out-of-state abortion referrals also would trample doctors' free speech rights to express professional medical opinions
Plaintiff alleges former acquaintance accused him falsely causing reputational damage
Ceyoni Cain has filed a lawsuit against Danni Blackman in San Francisco's Superior Court over alleged defamatory statements accusing him falsely of serious crimes which he claims have severely damaged his reputation and caused emotional distress.
Ahead of the Holiday Season, Attorney General Bonta Warns Consumers of Shopping Scams and Fraud
California Attorney General Rob Bonta urged shoppers to be on the lookout for common scams this holiday season and offered tips on how to shop safely.
Homeowners Sue Remodeling Contractor Over Negligence Leading to Water Damage
A failed water heater during a home renovation leads homeowners Nitin Kempanahalli and Apeksha Hudedagaddi to sue contractor Design Milagros Inc., alleging negligence and breach of contract after significant property damage occurred in March 2024.
SF 'Empty Homes Tax' unconstitutional, judges say; Violates landlords' rights to not rent homes
A San Francisco Superior Court judge issued a written ruling on Nov. 26, formally striking down San Francisco's 'Empty Homes Tax,' approved under Prop M, because it would illegally force property owners to either pay a potentially onerous annual tax or face the choice of leasing to strangers or selling their longtime homes
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Ride-Sharing Giant Uber Following Assaults
Two women have filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc., claiming negligence after alleged assaults by drivers using the ride-sharing platform.
San Francisco Entities Accused of Negligence Leading to Fatal Fire
In a gripping legal battle unfolding in San Francisco's Superior Court, Ralph F. Gescat sues local government entities and a management corporation over alleged negligence resulting in his son's tragic death during a housing complex fire earlier...