News from 2025
Appeals court: ClassPass can't use arbitration to escape class action; Dissent: Ruling leaves online biz 'guessing'
The Ninth Circuit rejected an attempt by online gym access pass seller ClassPass to beat a class action through arbitration because its user terms and conditions weren't good enough to show users agreed. A dissenting judge said the decision defies earlier rulings and fosters uncertainty
Plaintiff accuses Delta Dental (healthcare provider) of Data Privacy Violations
A new class action lawsuit has been filed against Delta Dental accusing them of breaching data privacy laws by unlawfully sharing users' personal health information with third-party tech firms like Google and Adobe without consent.
Plaintiff alleges restaurant owner Goemon LLC engaged in deceptive pricing practices
A lawsuit has been filed against Goemon LLC by Alexander Xue for allegedly adding undisclosed fees to customer bills at their restaurant, Stonemill Matcha.
Plaintiff alleges restaurant owner deceived diners with hidden fees
A lawsuit filed in San Francisco accuses a local restaurant owner of deceiving customers through undisclosed charges added to their bills.
Plaintiff alleges Pacific Gas & Electric Company's negligence led to catastrophic explosion
A Californian resident sues Pacific Gas & Electric Company following an explosion allegedly caused by neglected gas line maintenance that resulted in severe injuries and property damage.
Plaintiff accuses restaurant operator LLH TGO LLC of deceptive billing practices
A lawsuit has been filed against LLH TGO LLC by Alexander Xue for allegedly adding undisclosed fees to customer bills at their San Francisco steakhouse.
Plaintiff accuses bakery Juniper Cafe of deceptive pricing practices
In a recent lawsuit filed in San Francisco's Superior Court, Alexander Xue accuses Juniper Cafe of deceptively charging customers hidden fees under false pretenses.
Plaintiff Attorney Alleges Malicious Prosecution by Defendants Over Baseless Lawsuit
Attorney Benjamin C. Graves has filed a lawsuit accusing Andrew Vento Gabriel and Edward Novak of malicious prosecution over an unfounded legal action they pursued against him.
Plaintiffs Allege Medical Malpractice Against UCSF Health Following Botched Surgery
A lawsuit filed by Leah McNamee and Samuel Price accuses UCSF Health and Dr. Kenzo Hirose of medical malpractice after a surgery left McNamee with permanent injuries.
San Francisco Municipality Accused of Negligence Following Skateboard Accident
A San Francisco resident is suing the city after sustaining serious injuries from a skateboarding accident caused by poorly maintained street conditions.
Plaintiff alleges restaurant overcharged with undisclosed fees
A San Francisco restaurant faces allegations of deceptive pricing after a customer discovered an unexpected fee on their bill.
EPA can't make SF pay big fines for overall quality of SF Bay due to wastewater flow
The U.S. Supreme Court said the U.S. EPA exceeded their authority under the Clean Water Act in imposing so-called "end results" standards on San Francisco wastewater discharges, effectively making the city pay many millions or even billions of dollars in penalties for poor water quality in the Bay
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against City Over Hazardous Sidewalk Conditions
A San Francisco resident sues the City over hazardous sidewalk conditions that led to serious injuries after repeated warnings went unheeded.
Plaintiff alleges local restaurant operator violated consumer protection laws through hidden fees
A Californian consumer has filed a lawsuit against a local restaurant operator for allegedly deceiving customers with undisclosed fees on their bills.
Plaintiff accuses San Francisco bar owner of deceptive pricing practices
In a legal battle unfolding in San Francisco's Superior Court, Alexander Xue has accused A-N SFD Owner, L.L.C., operators of a local bar named Starlite, of deceptive pricing practices involving undisclosed service charges on customer bills.
Plaintiffs Accuse Ride-Sharing Giant Uber Technologies Inc. of Negligence Following Alleged Assaults
A lawsuit filed against Uber Technologies Inc., claims multiple instances of assault by drivers linked through their app.
Restaurant Accused of Deceptive Pricing Practices
A San Francisco restaurant faces allegations of misleading customers with hidden fees disguised as government mandates.
Growers can't avoid taxes by plowing proceeds from losses on one farm into a different kind of farm
State appeals panel say payout for crop damage only is legally distinct from purchase of trees and acreage
Plaintiff alleges restaurant overcharged with hidden fees
A lawsuit has been filed against a San Francisco restaurant for allegedly deceiving customers with undisclosed fees on their bills.
Plaintiff accuses ceramics manufacturer of labor law violations
A former administrative assistant has filed a class-action lawsuit against Modern Ceramics MFG in California for alleged labor law violations including unpaid wages and lack of proper meal breaks.