News from 2025
CA plastics lawsuit abuses courts, defendants using unconstitutional legal molds
Law professor says California Attorney General Rob Bonta's decision to join with environmental activists to sue ExxonMobil over its Advanced Plastics Recycling programs is "Orwellian," defying both the rule of law and the Constitution.
CA 'teen social media addiction' law remains on hold, for now, court says
A federal appeals panel has blocked California from enforcing its new law restricting teen social media use while it weighs an appeal from social media and tech companies arguing the law is unconstitutional. The state says the law is needed to tame teen social media addiction
Plaintiff accuses major residential rental company of violating tenant screening laws
Sonya Trejo has filed a lawsuit against Bell Fund VII Cadence LLC alleging violations of tenant screening laws in California.
Former Employee Alleges Russell Sigler Inc.'s Breach of Contract Amid Harassment Claims
Brian Meneghan has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Russell Sigler Inc., alleging they misled him into leaving a stable job with false promises about salary and role expectations which were never met upon relocation from New York to...
Insurance Companies Accuse Electrical Contractor of Negligence Leading to Property Damage
A consortium of insurance companies has filed a lawsuit against Decker Electric Co., alleging negligence resulting in over $2 million in damages after an explosion at a San Francisco property owned by Alexandria Real Estate Equities.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Sunrun Inc.'s Gender Discrimination
Katerina Copeland has taken legal action against her former employer Sunrun Inc., citing gender discrimination and retaliation among other allegations following her reported experiences of workplace harassment starting in 2020.
Court Approves Amendments to Policies and Payment Guidelines for Appointed Counsel in Capital Cases
The California Supreme Court on Wednesday approved amendments to the Supreme Court Policies Regarding Cases Arising from Judgments of Death and the Payment Guidelines for Counsel Appointed by the Supreme Court Representing Indigent Capital Appellants in California Courts & Guidelines for Fixed Fee Appointments, on Optional Basis, to Automatic Appeals and Capital Habeas Corpus Proceedings in California Courts.
Plaintiff Alleges Grocery Chain Negligence Led to Employee Injury
Indemnity Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against Safeway and Albertsons companies over alleged negligence resulting in an employee's injury at a San Francisco store.
Appeals court: Ex-USC linebacker's family can't sue NCAA over player's CTE, death
Panel rejects widow's attempt to invoke assumption of risk doctrine
Plaintiff alleges former employer Gilroy IM 2 LLC violated labor laws
Edward Lee has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Gilroy IM 2 LLC in Santa Clara County Superior Court for numerous labor code violations under PAGA.
Disabled Patron Sues Babo Boba Cafe Owners Over Accessibility Violations
Scott Johnson has filed a lawsuit against Babo Boba Cafe owners Jonathan and Jessica Hongpananon for violating accessibility laws at their Cupertino location.
Benesch Continues Expansion of IP Group with Addition of Three BigLaw Attorneys
Benesch is pleased to welcome three accomplished BigLaw attorneys to its fast-growing Intellectual Property Practice Group: Gilbert J. Villaflor, Adriana Beach and Donna Kwon.
Plaintiff alleges insurance giant violated labor laws
Casey Walker has filed a lawsuit against Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) alleging multiple labor law violations under PAGA in California's Superior Court on January 13, 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...