News from January 2025
Attorney General Bonta Secures Early Win Defending California Law Protecting Children from Social Media Addiction
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement in response to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California’s decision denying in large part Big Tech’s attempt to stop Senate Bill (SB) 976 from going into effect on January 1, 2025.
Aggrieved Employee Alleges Delaware-Based Company Violated Multiple Labor Laws
A new lawsuit filed by Alvin Yarbrough accuses LTA Research and Exploration LLC of widespread labor violations affecting non-exempt employees in California.
Fitness Company Accused by Former Employee Jane Doe of Discrimination and Wrongful Termination
A former employee known as Jane Doe has filed a lawsuit against Fitness International LLC alleging severe workplace discrimination based on sex, gender, and race leading to wrongful termination.
Ford Motor Company accused by customer Mia Brieanna Harrison over breach of warranty
Mia Brieanna Harrison has filed a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company alleging breaches under consumer protection laws after purchasing a defective vehicle that was not adequately repaired despite multiple attempts.
Former Employee Alleges Dessert Company Violated Labor Laws
Noemi Miranda Gonzalez has filed a lawsuit against Chalet Desserts in Sacramento's Superior Court alleging multiple labor law violations under PAGA.
Former Employee Alleges Retaliation by Healthcare Provider Over COVID-19 Safety Concerns
Dr. Carmen Bujor has taken legal action against her former employer, alleging retaliation after voicing concerns about inadequate COVID-19 safety measures at a contracted facility linked to Kaiser Permanente hospitals in Sacramento County.
Plaintiff accuses sibling of financial elder abuse
A family feud has escalated into a legal battle as Alejandro Garcia Alcocer Jr., represented by Crosby & Crosby law firm, sues his sister Marla Isela Alcocer for allegedly misappropriating over $100k intended for their late mother's care in Santa...
Former Employee Alleges Security Firms Failed to Pay Wages in Class Action Lawsuit
A former employee has launched a class action lawsuit against Paragon Systems and affiliated companies for alleged labor law violations in California.
Former Employee Alleges Age Discrimination Against Tech Company Workato
Ryan Helft has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Workato Inc., alleging wrongful termination due to age discrimination among other claims.
Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Major Foodservice Company
Rafael Beltran has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Foodservice Inc., accusing them of disability discrimination and wrongful termination following an injury sustained while employed as a driver for the company since September 2017 until August 2024.
Plaintiff alleges automobile giant breached warranty laws over defective Chevrolet Bolt
Salamat Alshyn has filed a lawsuit against General Motors LLC in Santa Clara County Superior Court over alleged breaches of warranty laws concerning a defective Chevrolet Bolt purchased in November 2020.
CA Supreme Court: Law doesn't force hospitals to disclose all fees
Hospitals aren’t obligated to provide best possible notice in order to avoid liability for fraud
Judge blocks CA teen 'social media addiction' law for 30 days
A federal judge mostly declined to issue an injunction preventing California and Attorney General Rob Bonta from enforcing SB976, a law that the social media companies say is designed to establish a state-led censorship program to restrict online speech in the name of protecting children. But the judge followed that with a ruling blocking the state from enforcing the law until Feb. 1 to let an appeals court weigh in