News from December 2024
Stanford Health Care accused by employee group of widespread labor law violations
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Stanford Health Care by Asefash Rivera on behalf of over 100 employees alleging numerous labor law violations including unpaid overtime and missed breaks.
Plaintiff alleges hospital's negligence led to severe health complications
Trenton Patterson has initiated legal proceedings against El Camino Hospital and Dr. Mark Morishige for alleged medical malpractice following knee surgery that resulted in a pulmonary embolism due to purported negligence in post-operative care...
Former Executive Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Tech Firm
A former executive has filed a lawsuit against her previous employer alleging racial discrimination and retaliation within the workplace.
Plaintiff Alleges Construction Company Created Hostile Work Environment Due to Sexual Harassment
Lorraine Rodriguez has filed a lawsuit against Swinerton Builders in Santa Clara County Superior Court alleging severe sexual harassment by her manager led to a hostile work environment and wrongful termination after she reported it.
Plaintiffs Allege Fraud Against Falafel Corner Franchising Corp Over Franchise Agreements
In a lawsuit filed on December 5th in Sacramento County's Superior Court by Aqeel Asghar and Muhammad Sikandar against Falafel Corner Franchising Corp., serious allegations have been made concerning fraudulent franchise dealings.
Plaintiffs Allege Liability Company Over Contaminated Milk
Two brothers have filed a lawsuit against Raw Farm LLC and Good Food Holdings LLC over contaminated raw milk that allegedly caused them severe illness due to Salmonella infection.
Plaintiffs accuse Waste Management Company Atlas Disposal Industries LLC of Negligence
Wade and Beth Adams have filed a lawsuit against Atlas Disposal Industries after a collision involving one of its garbage trucks left them with significant injuries.
Plaintiff alleges healthcare provider’s negligence led to terminal cancer
A Californian patient has filed a lawsuit against his healthcare provider for alleged professional negligence resulting in terminal cancer due to delayed diagnosis and treatment efforts by the defendants involved
Insurance Adjuster Accused by Policyholder Ivan Gonzalez for Privacy Violations
Ivan Gonzalez has filed a lawsuit against an insurance adjuster and related companies for allegedly mishandling his confidential medical data without consent in order to reduce claim payouts unfairly.
Hyundai Motor America accused by car owner over breach of warranty
A California resident has filed a lawsuit against Hyundai Motor America over alleged breaches in warranty regarding a defective vehicle purchase.
Sacramento Tenants Allege Negligence Against Property Managers Over Uninhabitable Conditions
A group of tenants from The Marconi Apartments in Sacramento has filed a lawsuit against several property management companies and individuals for negligence and breach of contract regarding unsafe living conditions.
Alexander Dewey Alleges Discrimination Against Former Employer Sutter Valley Hospitals
Alexander Dewey has filed a lawsuit against Sutter Valley Hospitals alleging discrimination based on disability along with harassment and retaliation claims under FEHA laws in California court.
Former Employee Alleges Wage Violations Against Healthcare Management Firm
A former employee has initiated a class action lawsuit against Retina Sacramento MSO LLC for alleged labor law violations in California courts on December 6th, 2024.
Plaintiffs Accuse Ride-Sharing Giant Lyft of Negligence Amidst Sexual Assault Allegations
In a recent lawsuit filed in San Francisco's Superior Court, multiple plaintiffs accuse ride-sharing company Lyft of negligence for failing to protect passengers from sexual assaults by its drivers since at least 2015.
SCOTUS to consider if other states, energy companies can sue to reverse California's special emissions regulating power
The U.S. Supreme Court won't consider - yet - if California gets to keep its outsized power to use a special provision in federal Clean Air law to essentially set vehicle emissions standards throughout the U.S. But the court will consider if other states and energy companies have the right to challenge that authority in court
Elderly Shopper Sues Retail Giant Target Over Negligence Incident
A lawsuit has been filed by Agnes Lau against Target Corporation following an alleged negligence incident at their Stonestown Galleria store where she sustained serious injuries after being struck by an employee-operated cart.
Plaintiffs Allege Construction Company Negligence Led to Burglary
In a recent lawsuit filed in San Francisco's Superior Court, Yang Wook Lee and Woo Won Lee accuse Nibbi Bros.
Cyclist Sues San Francisco Entities Over Dangerous Bike Path Conditions
A cyclist has taken legal action against several entities in San Francisco following an accident caused by hazardous conditions on a temporary bike path near McCovey Cove.
Investor Alleges Fraud Against Film Production Company Over Misleading Investment Promises
Maria Tello has filed a lawsuit against Healed LLC alleging fraudulent practices over an $80K investment in their film project 'Healed.'
Man may escape felony charge for fighting with cops because Ventura judge, D.A. mishandled case: CA Sup. Ct.
The California state Supreme Court agreed a Ventura County judge had exceeded authority in unilaterally reducing a man's felony charge for fighting with police officers. But they said the charges may yet be dismissed altogether, because of further missteps by the judge and Ventura County district attorneys in the case