News from February 2024
Attorney General Bonta Supports Pennsylvania's Commonsense Age-Based Gun Law
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, filed a brief in support of Pennsylvania’s petition for rehearing en banc in a challenge to its laws setting the minimum age at 21 for securing a permit to carry a concealed handgun in public and during states of emergency.
Airbnb says San Francisco city government wrongly keeping $921K in overpaid taxes
The lawsuit says the company overpaid in 2019 for three city taxes, but later sought a refund for overpayment. The city refused.
Class action targets parking garage operators over license plate readers
The lawsuit asserts the use of the license plate readers violates parking garage users' privacy rights under California law.
No-injury lawsuits raise costs for struggling low-income Californians
The cost of living in Sunnyvale significantly surpasses both the statewide and nationwide averages. Low-income families are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet, with a surge in "frivolous" lawsuits in the state contributing to soaring prices.
San Diego judge slashes 90% off $332M verdict awarded to man in Roundup trial
The judge said $325 million in punitive damages was excessive, compared to the $7 million in compensatory damages the jury awarded plaintiff Mike Dennis. The judge cut punitive damages to $21 million. Monsanto still plans to appeal
Judge in class action: Not reasonable to expect whole fruit in cereal
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawyer is giving up his lawsuit that alleged keto-friendly Catalina Crunch cereals misled consumers.
Data Privacy & Data Minimization: Real-World Strategies for Managing Data Risk on February 29, 2024
With the onslaught of data privacy laws in the United States, it has now become more important than ever for companies to develop strategies and policies addressing data retention, minimization and disposal.
Daily Journal Names Locke Lord’s Jury Verdict in Favor of Farmers Insurance One of Top Verdicts of 2023
A Locke Lord team led by Nina Huerta, Eric Herzog (both of Los Angeles) and Regina McClendon (San Francisco) that secured a 10-2 defense verdict in favor of Farmers Insurance Exchange and certain affiliated entities (Farmers) in a closely watched jury trial involving claims of age discrimination brought by California-based former insurance agents under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.
'Butch lesbian' bartender says Red Lobster should pay for manager's alleged discrimination, retaliation
The lawsuit accuses Red Lobster of alleged wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation and harassment, among other allegations.
CA Judicial Council says architects owe $3M for alleged deficient design at Siskiyou County courthouse
The lawsuit centers on alleged construction defects discovered after 2020 at the new courthouse in far northern California, which opened to the public in 2021.
California remains one of top spots for ADA disability access lawsuits in America
An analysis by the Seyfarth firm placed California No. 2, behind New York, as the top state for new lawsuits filed in federal court under ADA Title III in 2023. Many such lawsuits have been likened by prosecutors to "shakedowns" of small businesses
Where did the water go? 'Environmental lawsuits have had a very chilling effect' on CA water resiliency efforts
Wettest January on record ended California's megadrought. But environmentalist lawsuits, together with inertia from bureaucrats and elected officials who tout their commitments to conservation above all else, have played a leading role in preventing the state from building infrastructure needed to bring about water resiliency
Attorney General Bonta Cracks Down on Tax Evasion, Insurance Fraud and Wage Theft in the Restaurant Industry
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that seven restaurant owners have been sentenced and ordered to pay nearly $12 million dollars in restitution to their victims.
Public Interest Legal Foundation sues Alameda County for withholding foreign national voter records
The Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) is suing the Alameda County Registrar of Voters in federal court over allegations that it did not disclose the voting records of foreign nationals, which is in violation of Section 8 of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA).
With California drafting cyberrisk rules, companies prepare for potential regulatory actions, lawsuits
As California regulators set new parameters on cybersecurity rules, it’s raising questions about how business should adapt for implementation.
Class action accuses Rainbow Grocery Co-op of alleged violations of CA labor law
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative, a popular organic warehouse co-op grocer in the Mission District, has been accused of allegedly violating California labor laws.
Pathrise job program accused in class action of allegedly misleading job seekers into monthly payments
Pathrise, a career accelerator program, is facing a class-action lawsuit, accusing the company of misleading young job seekers.
California’s high cost of car insurance hurts low-income, minority residents
The average cost of car insurance in California is almost 21% higher than the national average, as reported by MarketWatch, a subsidiary of Dow Jones. The elevated cost of insurance, which is uniformly distributed among all Californians, has been particularly burdensome for low-income and minority residents who are already struggling to afford basic necessities. This surge in prices is attributed to "unnecessary" lawsuits.
Feb. 19: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "fl" cases
The following cases categorized as "fl" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on Feb. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Feb. 19
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Feb. 19 in the suits below: