News from December 2024
Judge refuses to delete class action over Twitter data breach
The lawsuit asserted the former owners and management at the social media platform formerly known as Twitter allowed an API defect to remain unfixed, letting hackers scrape private user data for nearly a year from 2021-2022 and then sell the data as recently as 2023
Attorney General Bonta Fortifies the Fight for Commonsense Gun Laws, Joins Groundbreaking Coalition with Ally States
California Attorney General Bonta , together with 18 attorneys general, announced the formation of a multistate coalition to hold irresponsible firearms industry members accountable for their actions that proliferate gun violence.
Amplitude Inc., analytics provider accused of unlawful wiretapping by former insurance customer
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Amplitude Inc., accusing them of illegally intercepting sensitive user data from Oscar Health's digital platforms without consent.
Lawsuit OK to continue accusing Amazon of using user agreement to squelch bad reviews
Tech giant sought to send users' complaint to arbitration
Plaintiff Alleges Ride-Sharing Giant Fosters Dangerous Culture Leading to Assault
In a significant legal battle unfolding in San Francisco's Superior Court, Jane Doe is suing a major ride-sharing company for failing to protect female passengers from assault.
Financial Times honors Reed Smith in 2024 North America Innovative Lawyers Report
Reed Smith is pleased to announce that the firm has again achieved top rankings from The Financial Times (FT) in its annual North America Innovative Lawyers Report 2024.
Plaintiff Alleges Property Management Negligence Led to Severe Injuries
Ferdinand Cahayag has filed a lawsuit against several property management companies following a severe injury caused by faulty equipment during an internet installation job at a San Francisco apartment complex.
San Francisco Resident Sues Automotive Giant Over Alleged Breach Under Warranty Act
A San Francisco resident has filed a lawsuit against Jaguar Land Rover North America over alleged breaches under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act related to defects in a newly purchased vehicle.
San Francisco Resident Sues City Over Hazardous Sidewalk Conditions
Jenelle Shawn Delugg has filed a lawsuit against both the City and County of San Francisco following injuries sustained from tripping over uneven sidewalks caused by tree roots.
Passenger Alleges Ride-Sharing Giant Negligence Led to Sexual Assault
A woman known as Jane Doe PWP 081 has filed a lawsuit against ride-sharing company Lyft Inc., accusing it of negligence after an alleged sexual assault by one of its drivers in December last year.
Face scans class action vs Google mostly tossed, because Google didn't 'profit,' judge says
Complaint accuses Google of using biometric data to improve smartphone technology
Sheppard Mullin's California Antitrust Practice Ranks in 2025 GCR 100
Global Competition Review (GCR) ranked Sheppard Mullin's Antitrust practice as a “Recommended” firm in California in its 2025 GCR 100 guide.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Driver in Fatal Pedestrian Accident
Lesbia Marta Rocha Castillo has filed a lawsuit against Robert Gee Ming Gong for negligence resulting in her husband's death after being struck by Gong's vehicle in San Francisco.
Former Nurse Alleges Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Retaliated Against Her for Reporting Unsafe Practices
Sasha Overton has filed a lawsuit against Kaiser Foundation Hospitals alleging retaliation after reporting unsafe working conditions during her tenure as a registered nurse from April 2016 to March 2022 across two locations in California
Plaintiff accuses former business partner of harassment and invasion of privacy
Tibor Szabo has filed a lawsuit against his former business partner Matthew Protacio in San Francisco Superior Court alleging harassment, invasion of privacy, and interference with business relations.
Rideshare Giant Accused by Passenger of Negligence Leading to Assault
In a startling legal move, Natasha Glen has filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies in California’s Superior Court.
Plaintiff alleges rideshare giant's negligence led to sexual assault
A woman has filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc., claiming she was sexually assaulted due to the company's negligent safety practices.
Appeals court: CA law may not allow seawalls to protect coastal homes built after 1977
A panel of the California First District Court of Appeal agreed with the California Coastal Commission that a Half Moon Bay condo complex can be denied a seawall, even though the Casa Mira Homeowners Association asserted their community will be washed away by the sea without one
Jones Day's David Kiernan named "Top Antitrust Lawyer in California" by the Daily Journal
Jones Day's Partner-in-Charge of Northern California and accomplished trial lawyer David Kiernan was named to the Daily Journal's list of the "Top Antitrust Lawyers in California" for 2024.
Rideshare Giant Accused of Negligence Following Passenger Assault
A lawsuit filed in San Francisco accuses a major rideshare company of negligence after a passenger was allegedly assaulted by one of its drivers.