News from February 2025
Lai King Quan Properties alleges negligence against multiple insurance brokers over failed fire coverage
Lai King Quan Properties has filed a lawsuit against several insurance entities claiming negligence after discovering their property lacked fire insurance during a damaging incident in March 2023.
Board Offers Free July Bar Exam to Applicants Who Withdraw or Fail February Bar Exam
The Board of Trustees, at its February 21 meeting, approved a plan to offer a free July 2025 Bar Exam to test takers who withdraw from the February 2025 exam or fail next week’s test.
Plaintiffs Accuse Ridesharing Giant Uber of Negligence Leading to Sexual Assaults
A new lawsuit accuses ridesharing giant Uber Technologies Inc., along with its subsidiary Rasier LLC., of negligence leading to multiple sexual assaults by its drivers on unsuspecting passengers who believed they were getting into safe rides...
Plaintiff accuses San Francisco restaurant operator of deceptive pricing practices
A San Francisco restaurant faces allegations of deceptive pricing after a customer discovered an undisclosed surcharge on their bill.
Judge says CA's, enviros' plastics recycling 'deception' lawsuit belongs in state court
A federal judge said ExxonMobil failed to show why the lawsuits launched by California's Democratic attorney general and his environmentalist activist allies should avoid a date in California's plaintiff-friendly state courts. ExxonMobil has claimed the lawsuits are motivated by nothing more than politics and "ambition"
Sheppard Mullin Announces 2025 Partner Class
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that 21 attorneys have been promoted to partner.
Attorney General Bonta Secures Preliminary Injunction Blocking DOGE’s Access to Private Data
alifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta released a statement after the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York's issuance of a preliminary injunction blocking the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing Americans’ personal and private information maintained by the U.S. Treasury Department.
Plaintiff injured scooter rider sues City and State over hazardous sidewalk conditions
Michael Fiapoto has filed a lawsuit against local government entities alleging negligence after sustaining injuries from a fall on an unsafe sidewalk while riding his scooter near Pier 27 in San Francisco last year.
Plaintiff Alleges Tech Giant Intel Corporation Violated Multiple Labor Laws
A former employee has launched a class action lawsuit against Intel Corporation in California's Santa Clara County Superior Court over alleged labor law violations including unpaid wages and inadequate break times spanning several years prior to...
Plaintiff alleges Plastic Surgery Center discriminated against him due to race and disability
A former surgical technologist has filed a lawsuit against a plastic surgery center alleging workplace discrimination based on race and disability led to his resignation after years of harassment and lack of accommodation for his PTSD condition
Plaintiffs accuse neighbor of negligence after devastating fire
A lawsuit has been filed by Patrick Mooney and Stephen Tom against their neighbor Andra Young following a destructive fire allegedly caused by negligence at Young's property in San Francisco.
Plaintiff Alleges Delaware Corporation Fails Visually-Impaired Users Under ADA
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a lawsuit against Smitten Ventures Inc., claiming their website is inaccessible under federal and state disability laws.
Lawyers for Chino Valley schools 'declare victory' in fight vs state over parents' rights to know
CA Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta did not appeal by deadline a San Bernardino County judge's ruling letting the Chino Valley Unified School District enforce policies requiring schools to tell parents when students' records are changed, including for gender change or pronouns
Plaintiff Engineering Firm Accuses Former Employee of Breach of Duty and Contract
In a legal battle unfolding in Santa Clara County's Superior Court, an engineering firm accuses its former employee of breaching duty and contract obligations leading to significant financial losses.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Kumar Management Corporation Violated Labor Laws
A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Kumar Management Corporation alleging numerous labor law violations including failure to pay minimum wage and overtime compensation properly over several years in California
Plaintiff accuses technology service provider IDC Technologies Inc. of breach of contract
Wave Solutions Inc., an Illinois-based company specializing in consulting services has filed a lawsuit against IDC Technologies Inc., alleging breach of contract over unpaid invoices totaling $31,752 for services rendered since January 2024
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Violated Disability Rights
Michelle Harper has taken legal action against The Salvation Army ARC San Jose for alleged violations concerning disability rights following her termination while on medical leave due to long COVID symptoms.
Lawsuit claims UCSF Health high school internship program discriminates vs white students
The lawsuit asserts the CHAMPS program at Oakland's Benioff Children's Hospital is open only to minority applicants, which they said violates federal civil rights law and the constitutional rights of white applicants to equal protection.
Attorney General Bonta and 11 Attorneys General Release Joint Statement on Lawsuit to Protect Americans from Elon Musk’s DOGE
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in releasing the following statement ahead of a court hearing in their case against the Trump Administration for illegally granting Elon Musk and members of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to Americans’ private information.
Maybe 'not act of defiance,' but Norwalk can't escape Newsom's lawsuit over homeless shelter moratorium
A judge said Gov. Newsom can continue bid to use lawsuit to punish city of Norwalk for attempting to slow down construction of shelters and resettlement of homeless in their community