News from 2025
2 lawsuits allege insurers conspired to limit fire coverage in Palisades, Altadena
Palisades and Altadena-area residents who lost their homes in the January wildfires are suing scores of top insurers for allegedly conspiring to cancel their existing property policies and to force homeowners into low-coverage California FAIR Plan policies.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Care Facility Following Distressing Incident
A California-based care facility is facing serious allegations after an incident involving a resident with dementia led to significant distress and injury claims.
Plaintiff alleges workplace harassment against healthcare employer
A former nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital has filed a lawsuit claiming severe workplace harassment by a colleague went unaddressed by management despite multiple reports.
Plaintiff alleges tech giant's illegal data collection on government site
A new class action lawsuit accuses Google LLC of illegally harvesting sensitive user data from visitors to the California DMV website using hidden tracking codes.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Delaware Corporation Over Medical Leave Rights
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Stack Infrastructure Inc., alleging wrongful termination due to discrimination over medical leave rights among other labor law violations.
Former Employee Alleges Property Management Company Violated Labor Laws
A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against HRI Properties LLC for alleged labor law violations including unpaid overtime wages and inadequate meal breaks.
Attorney General Bonta Joins Coalition Challenging Illegal Firing of FTC Commissioners
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in supporting two commissioners, Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), who are challenging the illegal decision by President Trump to terminate them without cause from the Commission.
'Traveling cookies?' Appeals court says Shopify, other online biz can be sued under CA privacy law
A federal appeals panel has reversed their fellow judges, finding online payment processor Shopify can be hit with a class action under California privacy law for allegedly installing tracking cookies on customers' devices when they buy online
Greenberg Traurig Builds Up Construction Practice With Addition of Eric Hieber in California
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Construction Law Practice, which handles a wide range of matters covering all property asset classes nationwide, with the return of Eric Hieber to the firm’s San Francisco office.
SF Sheriff's electronic monitoring program doesn't violate accused criminals' rights, separation of powers, court says
A divided federal appeals panel said a lower court judge was wrong to block the San Francisco Sheriff's office from running an electronic monitoring program that critics said amounted to unconstitutional warrantless searches of criminal defendants. A dissenting judge said the ruling will allow the sheriff to 'coerce' judges
California Department of Justice Investigating Newport Beach Police Department Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ), pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), is investigating and independently review an officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred in Newport Beach, California on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at approximately 9:15 p.m.
California gubernatorial candidate Hilton: Democrats 'have done enough damage,' it's time to 'kick them out'
Steve Hilton, a candidate for governor of California, said that the forced closure of a major oil refinery by Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers will result in increased gas prices and environmental harm.
Assemblyman Tangipa: California is 'being regulated into ruin'
David Tangipa, the Assemblyman for California's 8th District, has attributed the state's rising cost of living to state policies rather than federal actions.
Appeals court: Workers can't waive meal break rights, then sue employer for missed meal breaks
A state appeals court has tossed a class action lawsuit against animal hospital chain VCA, finding ex-VCA employees can't sue the company for requiring them to work through meal breaks when they had voluntarily signed agreements waiving their rights to meal breaks when their shifts were six hours or less
KidSafe SF Co-founder on Mayor Lurie's AV decision: This will 'add congestion, and undermine years of progress'
Robin Pam, Co-Founder of KidSafe SF, expressed concerns regarding the decision to allow autonomous vehicles (AV) on Market Street.
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition director on Waymo decision: 'This is a dangerous decision made with a shocking lack of process'
Christopher White, executive director of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, expressed concerns over Mayor Daniel Lurie's decision to permit Waymo autonomous vehicles on Market Street.
Fast-Casual Restaurant Chain Accused by Employee of Wage Violations
Gemelly Buenrostro has filed a class-action lawsuit against NTG LLC., operating as Nick The Greek restaurant chain in California courts over alleged labor law violations including unpaid wages and inadequate break times affecting numerous...
Plaintiffs Accuse Former Business Sellers Sima Enterprises Inc. of Fraudulent Misrepresentation
A lawsuit has been filed by AP Enterprises LLC against Sima Enterprises Inc., alleging fraudulent misrepresentation in a business sale transaction involving New Look Institute.
Plaintiff accuses Lucy's Mexican Grill of Violating Disability Access Laws
Scott Johnson has filed a lawsuit against Lucy's Mexican Grill alleging violations of disability access laws under the ADA and Unruh Civil Rights Act.
California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu Named Fellow of American Academy of Political and Social Science
California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin H. Liu will be inducted into the American Academy of Political and Social Science (AAPSS) this fall, in recognition of his contributions to social science, public policy, and public discourse.