News from July 2024
Oregon Christian broadcaster says new FCC diversity reporting rules illegally designed to 'shame'
The Dove Media, which operates three dozen radio and TV stations, has asked the Ninth Circuit appeals court to toss out a resurrected Federal Communications Commission rule, saying the FCC overreached and merely seeks to shame broadcasters into complying with federal race- and sex-based hiring goals
Pet Owner Sues San Francisco Veterinary Clinic Over Alleged Malpractice Leading To Cat's Death
Christine E. Lopez has filed a lawsuit against San Francisco Animal Medical Center alleging veterinary malpractice and fraud resulting in the death of her cat Bobby after extensive cancer treatment mismanagement spanning over a year.
San Francisco Resident Sues Motorist Over Negligent Operation Leading to Severe Injuries
A San Francisco resident has filed a lawsuit against another driver following a severe rear-end collision that resulted in significant injuries. The plaintiff seeks compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, as well as loss of earnings due to the incident.
San Francisco Resident Sues City Over Injuries from Hazardous Bus Stop
Martha Esther Sanchez has filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco after sustaining serious injuries from tripping over protruding bolts at a bus stop. The suit seeks economic and non-economic damages due to alleged negligence in maintaining public property.
Tenant Alleges Negligence Against Real Estate Company Following Three-Story Fall
A San Francisco tenant has filed a lawsuit against De Wolf Realty Co., claiming negligence after falling three stories due to a shattered window in his rented apartment. The plaintiff seeks compensation for medical expenses and loss of earning capacity among other damages.
Attorney General Bonta Announces $86 Million Nationwide Agreement with Indivior for its Role in the Opioid Epidemic
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a nationwide agreement in principle on monetary terms that will require opioid manufacturer Indivior to pay up to $86 million nationally to address its role in the opioid epidemic.
Plaintiff contractor accuses state transportation department over bidding dispute
St. Francis Electric has filed a complaint against Caltrans over alleged mishandling of a competitive bidding process for a public works project involving fiber optic installations on State Routes 51 and 99. Despite objections citing Public Contract Code section 5105 prohibiting rebidding after withdrawal due to mistakes, courts upheld Caltrans' decision allowing Alfaro Communication Construction to participate in subsequent bids following project modifications.
Plaintiff sues insurer over denial of uninsured motorist claim
Lamonte Fuller has won a crucial appeal against CSAA Insurance Exchange regarding his uninsured motorist claim after being run off-road by an unknown driver in December 2022. The appellate court ruled that issues surrounding physical contact must be resolved through arbitration as per their insurance agreement.
Nursing Facility Faces Legal Challenge Over Arbitration Agreements Following COVID-19 Deaths
Family members sue Windsor Redding Care Center after COVID-19 deaths in nursing home spark allegations of elder abuse and negligence; court denies motion for arbitration.
Plaintiff alleges The Lauriedale Homeowners Association liable for injury due to defective sidewalk
Elizabeth Karnazes has filed a lawsuit against The Lauriedale Homeowners Association over injuries she claims resulted from tripping on a defective sidewalk managed by them. Despite procedural delays and being labeled a vexatious litigant, her case continues through appeals and ongoing litigation steps.
Stitch Fix class action needs fixing, judge tells Bernstein Litowitz
Class action lawyers who sued clothing company Stitch Fix over a drop in its stock face a giant hurdle if they want to keep their case alive.
Attorney General Bonta Alerts City Attorneys and County Counsel of New Habitability Requirements at Multi-Family Properties
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued an information bulletin to city attorneys and county counsel, reminding them of new and important state law requirements regarding inspections of apartments and other multi-family properties.
One racial slur could be enough to let worker sue employer for 'hostile workplace,' CA Supreme Court says
The California Supreme Court says the city of San Francisco can't escape a hostile workplace lawsuit brought by a black female SFDA employee who claims a coworker called her the N-word once and then her supervisor friend allegedly retaliated against her for reporting it
Troutman Pepper Reports Strong First Half of 2024 League Table Rankings
Troutman Pepper has achieved top rankings in the latest industry league table rankings released by LSEG (formerly Refinitiv) and Bloomberg, notably ranking first in Bloomberg’s US Equity Linked: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Volume category.
Patients Allege Medical Malpractice Against Sacramento Surgeon
A new lawsuit filed in Sacramento Superior Court accuses Dr. Gabriel Jacob and his affiliated medical entities of negligence resulting in severe injuries for patient Myndall Melemed. The plaintiffs seek damages for personal injuries and loss of consortium following alleged substandard medical care.
Insurance Program Alleges Negligence Against Water Fountain Manufacturer Over School Property Damage
An insurance program has filed a lawsuit against a water fountain manufacturer and plumbing contractor over alleged negligence leading to significant property damage at a school district's property. The suit seeks over $124k in damages plus interest.
Renewable Energy Investment Firm Alleges Contract Interference Against Multiple Defendants
In a detailed lawsuit filed on July 16, 2024, Lacuna Sustainable Investments accuses several entities including New Energy Capital Partners and Victory Capital Management of interfering with contracts and breaching fiduciary duties in a bid to control renewable energy investments. The plaintiffs seek compensatory damages along with punitive measures for alleged malicious actions.
Tech Giant Accused in Fatal Plane Crash Negligence Lawsuit
A recent lawsuit filed by Jeffrey Rushfeldt alleges negligence by several major entities including Google LLC and Sergey Brin over a fatal plane crash that occurred on May 20th last year.
Hotel Guest Sues Prominent Chain Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injury
A recent lawsuit filed in Santa Clara County accuses a well-known hotel chain of negligence leading to severe injury due to unsafe bathroom conditions in one of its rooms. Plaintiff Haichuan Xu seeks damages for medical expenses and emotional distress following an incident at Juniper Hotel Cupertino managed by Hilton Worldwide Holdings.
Association Accuses Public Utilities Commission Over Delayed Expansion Dates
The California Community Choice Association has filed a complaint against the Public Utilities Commission over delayed expansion dates for community choice aggregation programs citing procedural errors and lack of evidence supporting future deficiencies.