News from April 2025
Appeals court: Chico mom should get new chance to sue school district for secretly transitioning daughter
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said a Sacramento federal judge was wrong to quickly toss a lawsuit from a mother vs the Chico Unified School District over the district's attempt to "socially" gender transition her 11-year-old daughter without ever telling the mother
Plaintiff alleges tech company fostered hostile work environment based on gender
A former employee has taken legal action against tech firm Ketch Kloud Inc., citing gender-based discrimination and wrongful termination among other allegations.
Attorney General Bonta Celebrates Early Win Halting the Destruction of the CFPB
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following statement in response to a court granting a preliminary injunction in National Treasury Employees Union v. Vought, a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Plaintiff Alleges Food Chain Misled Customers with Undisclosed Surcharge
A class action lawsuit has been filed against ProperFood, LLC by Jonathan Rubin for allegedly imposing an undisclosed surcharge on customer purchases without proper disclosure as required by law.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Health Link discriminated based on pregnancy
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Health Link alleging discrimination following her pregnancy announcement.
Plaintiff alleges Sonoma County residents' negligence led to dog attack
A Sonoma County building inspector has filed a lawsuit claiming severe injuries after being attacked by a dog while on duty at a residence in Rohnert Park.
Plaintiff (insurance company) blames Defendant (roofing company) for Negligence Leading to Fire Damage
A significant lawsuit has been filed by West American Insurance Company against Westco Roofing Company over alleged negligence leading to a damaging fire incident in San Francisco.
Movie theaters can't be sued for sharing customer purchase info via Facebook
A federal appeals panel said lawyers can't use a federal law regulating video rental and streaming providers to pursue movie theater chains for allegedly improperly sharing customer information with Facebook.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against City Over Dangerous Sidewalk Conditions
Vanessa Jackson has filed a lawsuit against multiple parties including the City and County of San Francisco after sustaining injuries from tripping over an uneven sidewalk segment on Valencia Street last year.
Plaintiffs Accuse Spring Fertility Clinic Of Negligence In Embryo Destruction Case
A couple has filed a lawsuit against Spring Fertility Clinic alleging negligence after their embryos were destroyed due to a contaminated container during IVF treatment.
Plaintiff alleges Negligence Against Prominent Bay Area Fertility Clinic
A Bay Area architect has filed a lawsuit against Spring Fertility after losing her embryos during treatment at their clinic due to alleged negligence by staff including Dr. Nam D.Tran.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against ride-sharing giant after alleged sexual assault
A recent court filing reveals serious allegations against a major ride-sharing company accused of negligence following an alleged sexual assault incident involving one of its drivers.
Gay father can use oral agreement to block parental rights claim from surrogate mom
A state appeals court has ruled an oral agreement between a gay man and his female neighbor is enough to block the woman's attempt to claim to be legally recognized as the mother of the child she birthed with the man via artificial insemination using her own eggs
This Will Hurt: Attorney General Bonta Issues Statement on Congress Dumping Rule to Limit Costly Overdraft Fees
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement after Congress overturned a Consumer Protection Financial Bureau (CFPB) rule that would have limited overdraft fees to $5.
Plaintiffs accuse former partner Larue Perkins of fraud and mismanagement
A legal dispute has erupted within a family over alleged fraud and mismanagement concerning valuable real estate assets tied to a longstanding family partnership agreement dating back decades ago now under scrutiny amid claims brought forth...
Plaintiff injured worker sues California Department Of Transportation (Caltrans) over workplace negligence
An accident involving improper equipment use at a Caltrans facility has led James Kehoe to file a lawsuit against the department for negligence resulting in severe injury.
Plaintiff alleges PG&E Corporation's Negligence Led to Severe Injury
A Massachusetts resident has filed a lawsuit against PG&E Corporation and others for negligence after suffering severe injuries from tripping over an uneven sidewalk cover in San Francisco.
GrubMarket accuses former managers of misappropriation and unfair competition
In a detailed legal battle unfolding in San Francisco's Superior Court, GrubMarket accuses two former managers of stealing trade secrets to launch a rival business venture.
Appeals court: Apple OK to fire actor from TV series for refusing Covid vax
Actor Brent Sexton had sued Apple Studios over the decision to withdraw their offer to cast him as former President Andrew Johnson in the TV series, "Manhunt," concerning the pursuit of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth. The court said Sexton's lawsuit was an illegal attempt to punish Apple for its "speech" about vaccines.