News from December 2024
San Francisco Faces Negligence Lawsuit Over Dangerous Road Conditions
James Williamson has filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco following severe injuries sustained from hitting an unmaintained pothole while cycling.
Plaintiff Accuses InGenesis Inc., Bay Area Community Health of Wage Violations
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against InGenesis Inc., Bay Area Community Health alleging violations of labor laws including unpaid wages and inaccurate wage statements under California's PAGA statute.
Plaintiff Accuses Educational Corporation of Wage Violations
Cari Blain has filed a class-action lawsuit against Spring Education Group Inc., accusing them of multiple labor law violations including unpaid wages and failure to provide legally mandated breaks.
Top Dominoes Player Alleges Online Gaming Giant Engaged in Fraudulent Practices
Nathaniel Tsegay has filed a lawsuit against Skillz Inc., accusing them of unfair business practices after suspending his account and withholding significant winnings earned through their gaming platform.
Partner James Judah and Associate Nico Caluda Achieve Significant Appellate Victory on Behalf of Solid Financial Technologies
Congratulations to Quinn Emanuel Partner James Judah and Associate Nico Caluda for achieving a significant appellate victory on behalf of Solid Financial Technologies.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Venue Operator After Injury Incident
Thomas Schwei files a lawsuit against Julia Morgan Ballroom LLC after sustaining injuries at their venue due to alleged negligence in maintaining safe conditions.
Plaintiffs can seek emotional distress damages in class action vs CooperSurgical for loss of emrbyos
A San Francisco federal judge rejected CooperSurgical's efforts to toss a San Jose couple's class action lawsuit, which is one of at least 39 cases in California courts accusing the company of selling defective 'culture media' used by fertility clinics to aid embryo development in invitro fertilization
K&L Gates Ranked in Chambers FinTech 2025 Guide
Chambers and Partners has ranked K&L Gates LLP and its lawyers as leaders in their fields of practice in the 2025 edition of the Chambers FinTech guide.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Construction Companies
A former construction worker has filed a lawsuit against West Coast Framing Inc. and Norcal Lumber Company Inc., alleging workplace discrimination and unsafe conditions leading to injury.
Former Executive Alleges Wrongful Termination Against Data Security Firm
Ambuj Kumar has filed a lawsuit against Fortanix Inc., accusing them of wrongful termination and unfair business practices following his dismissal as CEO after a successful fundraising round.
Greenberg Traurig Recognized in Chambers and Partners 2025 FinTech Guide
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was ranked in Chambers and Partners’ 2025 Chambers FinTech Guide’s legal category in Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, and the United States.
California Employment Law Update: The Year in Review and Looking Forward to 2025 on December 12, 2024
Elena Hillman, Michele Ballard Miller, and Walter Stella will present “California Employment Law Update: The Year in Review and Looking Forward to 2025.”
Former Employee Alleges Tech Company Fostered Hostile Work Environment
Edward R. Ionel has filed a lawsuit against Mirantis Inc., claiming that the tech company created a hostile work environment following his father's dismissal as CEO earlier this year.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Tech Company CCIntegration
In a lawsuit filed on November 25th in Santa Clara County Superior Court, former employee Ai Choo Goh accuses tech firm CCIntegration of disability discrimination and wrongful termination after denying necessary accommodations for her medical.
In Response to Increased Threats to California Immigrant Communities, Attorney General Bonta Provides Guidance to Public Institutions to Protect Immigrants' Rights Under the Law
In response to the incoming Trump administration’s inhumane threats of mass arrests, detention, and deportations, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued updated model policies and recommendations to guide public institutions in complying with California law limiting state and local participation in immigration enforcement activities.
Former CIO Alleges Wrongful Termination Against Cybersecurity Firm
Gary Roberts has taken legal action against his former employer Cerberus Sentinel over allegations including wrongful termination and breach of contract.
California clocks in at No. 5 on the list of worst U.S. 'Judicial Hellholes'
The report, released by the American Tort Reform Association, faulted California for permissive laws, regulations and court rules which allow the state to stand as a "laboratory" for trial lawyers to hit businesses with a host of different lawsuits, all working to make the Golden State more unfriendly to business and harming the state's economy
Raymond Douglas alleges discrimination by religious institution following wrongful accusation
In an intense legal dispute unfolding in Sacramento, Raymond Douglas accuses a local religious institution and city authorities over alleged discriminatory practices following an incident where he was wrongfully accused at a shrine facility.
The Golden Standard: A McDonald's Franchisee's Blueprint for California Compliance on December 10, 2024
With a $20 minimum wage and some of the country's most aggressive labor laws, California has become a compliance minefield for restaurant operators.
Plaintiff Accuses Construction Company Golden Gunite Pools Inc. of Negligence Following Vehicular Accident
In Sacramento County, Azam Moghadas Zadeh Behbahani has filed a lawsuit against Alfredo Mejia Lopez, Simon Gutierrez, and Golden Gunite Pools Inc., alleging negligence following a car accident in December 2022.