News from February 2024
Wildfires of 2017, 2018 still impacting California homeowners insurance providers
The Insurance Information Institute (III), a New York-based industry association, has reported that homeowners insurance providers in California continue to grapple with the financial aftermath of the costly wildfires of 2017 and 2018. According to III, California regulations compel insurers to depend on historical data when determining risk costs.
Lawyer who whiffed on lawsuit over Subway tuna subs now claims Philz Coffee's gluten free products contain gluten
A Santa Monica-based attorney, previously accused of misleading a court in a notorious lawsuit alleging that Subway's tuna sandwiches lack actual tuna, has returned to the courtroom. This time, she is spearheading a class-action lawsuit asserting that the gluten-free product range at Philz Coffee indeed contains gluten.
Lawsuit takes aim at Comcast for allegedly violating California labor laws
Comcast Cable Communications Management is facing a representative action lawsuit filed under California's PAGA law.
SF sued for discrimination in transgender guaranteed income program
Lawsuit says the city illegally prioritizes biological male Black or Latino transgender people to receive up $21,600 each from city treasury every 18 months
Attorney General Bonta Announces Investigative Sweep, Focuses on Streaming Services’ Compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act
Ahead of Data Privacy Day, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced an investigative sweep, and is sending letters to businesses with popular streaming apps and devices alleging that they fail to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).