News from 2025
Alaska National Insurance Company sues driver for negligence after employee injuries
Alaska National Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against Ulysses Vasquez following a traffic accident that injured two employees managing traffic on State Route 17.
Plaintiff accuses restaurant operator CRJ Partners V of deceptive pricing practices
A recent lawsuit filed in Santa Clara County accuses a San Jose restaurant operator of deceptive pricing tactics by adding undisclosed fees to customer bills.
Plaintiff alleges restaurant overcharges through hidden fees
A recent lawsuit filed in California accuses a local restaurant of deceptively charging customers with undisclosed fees.
Plaintiffs Allege Systematic Violations Against Agricultural Employers Under California Law
In a lawsuit filed on February 18th in Santa Clara County's Superior Court of California, three plaintiffs accuse Empire Farm Labor Contractor LLC and Christopher Ranch LLC of violating multiple labor laws affecting non-exempt hourly workers...
Plaintiff alleges employment training center discriminated during pregnancy
Christina Pinedo has filed a lawsuit against her former employer, Center for Employment Training, alleging wrongful termination due to pregnancy discrimination and retaliation under California law.
Plaintiff accuses Property Seller of Breach of Contract and Fraud
A developer specializing in affordable housing has launched a lawsuit against a property seller over alleged breach of contract and fraudulent activities concerning a San Jose project site.
Plaintiff accuses Texas-based contractor supplier of labor code violations
A class action lawsuit has been filed against a Texas-based contractor supplier alleging multiple labor code violations affecting its California employees.
Plaintiffs Allege Ride-Sharing Giant Negligence Led to Assaults
A group of anonymous plaintiffs has taken legal action against Uber Technologies Inc., accusing the ride-sharing giant of negligence leading to their assaults by drivers.
Lawsuit: Fresno schools run academic help programs that discriminate vs non-black students
The lawsuit from the Californians for Equal Rights Foundation is the latest challenging alleged racially discriminatory government programs in the state. The lawsuit asserts Fresno Unified School District is spending $12M per year to operate academic programs open only to black students
KUTV News reporter on Denny’s price increase: 'The cost of eggs is at a record high'
Olivia Kelleher, a news reporter for KUTV 2 News, said that Denny's is experiencing rising food costs, with record-high egg prices prompting major restaurant chains to implement surcharges.
Uber: Legal abuse driving up rider fares, cutting driver earnings due to California insurance requirements
Uber has announced that excessive rideshare insurance requirements in several U.S. states, including California, are increasing costs for both riders and drivers.
Four McGuireWoods Partners Honored in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading U.S. Environmental Lawyers
McGuireWoods partners Gregory Hinojosa Evans, Aaron Flynn, Makram Jaber and Allison Wood were recognized in “The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers – The Green 500.”
Plaintiff (insurance company) sues Defendant (guitar manufacturer) for Negligence and Breach of Contract
Lexington Insurance Company has taken legal action against Blackbird Guitars LLC after a devastating fire allegedly caused by negligence damaged insured property in San Francisco.
Plaintiff Insurer Sues Musical Instrument Manufacturer Over Fire Damage
Lexington Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against Joseph Luttwak and his companies for alleged negligence leading to a devastating fire at a San Francisco property in October 2023.
Plaintiff alleges retail giant Footprint USA violated disability rights through inaccessible website
A visually impaired plaintiff has filed a lawsuit against Footprint USA for allegedly failing to make its website accessible under disability laws such as ADA and Unruh Civil Rights Act.
Plaintiff State Farm General Insurance Company alleges Defendant Alfonso Bazurto caused Property Damage
State Farm General Insurance Company has taken legal action against Alfonso Bazurto over alleged property damage in San Francisco dating back to March 2023.
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Driver Following Parking Lot Accident
A couple has filed a lawsuit against Julie Dawn Withrington following an accident in a hospital parking lot that left one spouse severely injured.
CA appeals court: Coachella Valley Water District illegally charged homeowners much more for water than farmers
State appeals judges agreed that nonfarm customers in the Coachella Valley Water District could be in line for $17.5M in refunds, as they were significantly overcharged compared to agricultural water users
Plaintiffs accuse Landlords Wing C. Chinn & Alberta G. Chinn of Negligence
Two tenants have filed a lawsuit against their landlords over severe habitability issues at their San Francisco home.
Greenberg Traurig’s Nikki E. Dobay to Speak at 2025 NACo Legislative Conference
Greenberg Traurig, LLP Tax Practice Shareholder Nikki E. Dobay will speak at the 2025 NACo Legislative Conference March 1.