News from January 2025
Patient Alleges Medical Negligence Against Acupuncturist Following Severe Injuries
Lisa Cagliostro has filed a lawsuit against her acupuncturist alleging severe injuries due to negligence during treatment sessions in early January 2024.
California Attorney General Bonta Issues Statement on Trump Administration’s Anti-Abortion Actions
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following statement in response to President Trump pardoning 23 individuals convicted under the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, his U.S. Department of Justice limiting enforcement of that law, and the President issuing new Executive Orders targeting abortion rights.
Kleinman Capitol Expressway Accuses Accounting Firm SingerLewak LLP of Professional Negligence
Kleinman Capitol Expressway has filed a lawsuit against accounting firm SingerLewak LLP for alleged professional negligence resulting in substantial financial loss due to missed tax opportunities after a partner's death.
California 'Clean Cars' waiver up in the air, as Trump asks SCOTUS to put challenge on hold
The Justice Department asked the U.S. Supreme Court to pause the challenge launched by oil companies to the EPA's grant of a waiver that would allow California to move ahead with its 'Clean Cars' zero emissions rules. Energy companies say the waiver would allow California to unilaterally put them out of business nationwide
Former Employee Alleges Systematic Wage Violations Against Technology Company
Luis H. Oliva Paiz has launched a class action lawsuit against his former employer VoxelMaps Inc., accusing them of multiple labor law violations including unpaid wages and inadequate break times across California locations.
Former Employee Alleges CSC Leasing Co.'s Failure to Pay Wages Owed
Kelly Cook has taken legal action against her former employer CSC Leasing Co., alleging they failed to compensate her with over $50,000 in earned commissions among other claims under California labor laws.
Business Partner Accused of Intellectual Property Theft Amidst Corporate Dispute
In a dramatic legal battle unfolding in Silicon Valley's tech scene, Vimal Kohli sues his business partner Vishal Saxena for alleged intellectual property theft among other serious charges related to their joint venture Hotel Checkins Inc. Filed...
Minor Alleges Negligence Against Healthcare Providers Over Delayed Diagnosis
Maximilian Watson's guardian has filed a lawsuit against healthcare providers alleging negligence in diagnosing and treating his medical condition leading to prolonged suffering and unnecessary treatments.
Plaintiff alleges major retail corporation of racial discrimination
Maria Julia Perez has taken legal action against Walgreen Co., accusing them of racial discrimination among other charges following her dismissal in October 2023.
Former Employee Alleges On Lok Violated Multiple Labor Laws
Andrea Cooks has taken legal action against her former employer On Lok Community Housing Inc., citing numerous labor law violations in California courts on January 14th, 2025.
Plaintiff Alleges Café Operator Violated Disability Access Laws
Scott Johnson has taken legal action against Kronos, LLC alleging violations of disability access laws at Café Dio in Los Gatos.
Troutman Pepper Locke Celebrates Alison Grounds’ Win and Firm’s Recognition From Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law
Troutman Pepper Locke has been named a finalist for two Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards in the following categories: Innovations in Diversity and Inclusion and E-Discovery Technology and Innovation.
Plaintiffs Accuse Tech Giant Google LLC of Privacy Violations During Private Browsing
In a recent court filing in Santa Clara County's Superior Court, Nicole Shuravloff along with other plaintiffs have accused Google LLC of secretly collecting personal data during Incognito mode sessions on Chrome browsers without user consent.
Former Employee Ana Alvarez Alleges Wage Violations Against Restaurant Franchise Operators
Ana Alvarez has filed a class-action lawsuit against Angel City Bell LLC and its affiliates for alleged labor law violations at Taco Bell franchises operated by Diversified Restaurant Group across multiple states.
CA Dems seek new law to let oil companies get sued for 'climate driven' fires, disasters
Oil and gas industry and other critics say the legislation represents an attempt to use the Palisades and Eaton fire disasters to fuel a money grab and bankrupting of oil and gas companies in California and to distract from state and local government policy failures that likely made the fires worse
2025 California Breakfast Briefing Series - San Francisco on January 29, 2025
A series of new employment law bills has been signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom and will take effect next year.
Plaintiffs Allege Landlord's Negligence Led to Uninhabitable Conditions
Three tenants in San Francisco are suing their landlord for alleged negligence resulting in uninhabitable living conditions at their residence on Desmond Street.
Lawsuit continues accusing Newsom, top CA Guard general of 'railroading' Jewish general, wildfire specialist out of Guard
The lawsuit from retired Brigadier General Magram claims Gov. Newsom signed off on Magram's removal, even though Newsom had been notified repeatedly that the state's current top Guardsman was retaliating against Magram for reporting his commander's alleged antisemitism. Lawsuit gained notoriety as state struggles to fight historic wildfires
Former Paralegal Sues Law Firm Duane Morris LLP for Disability Discrimination
Adela Hernandez has taken legal action against Duane Morris LLP in response to alleged disability discrimination during her tenure as a paralegal at the firm.
San Francisco Accused by Injured Resident Over Negligent Public Property Maintenance
David Tyrone Love has filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco following an injury from falling into an unsecured manhole at Natoma Street intersection in March last year.