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California court rulings precede controversial class action cases in life insurance sector
As prices on everything from fuel to food continue to increase, advocates are raising concerns about rising life insurance premiums following last year’s California Supreme Court decision in McHugh v. Protective Life Insurance Co.
Aaron Agenbroad and Amanda Sommerfeld recognized by Daily Journal among "Top Labor & Employment Lawyers"
Aaron Agenbroad and Amanda Sommerfeld recognized by Daily Journal among "Top Labor & Employment Lawyers".
Southwest wins court case over death of passenger in lavatory
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Southwest Airlines and its employees aren’t liable for the death of a passenger who suffered a pulmonary embolism in the lavatory of a plane, even though they delayed providing medical care until after the plane landed because the pilots thought he was a security threat.
Trouble with dialysis machine leads to shareholder lawsuit against Outset Medical
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A company that makes dialysis machines faces a securities class action lawsuit that seeks compensation for a stock drop.
Court activity on July 15: Nayeli Orozco vs Safemart Supermarket / Food Max #
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Cristina Orozco, Jesus J. Orozco and Nayeli Orozco against Safemart Supermarket / Food Max # on July 15: 'Check For Dismissal On Conditional Settlement'.
12 Reed Smith lawyers in California recognized in Super Lawyers 2022 lists
12 Reed Smith lawyers in California recognized in Super Lawyers 2022 lists.
July 7: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "complaint" cases
The following cases categorized as "complaint" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on July 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on July 7
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on July 7 in the suits below:
Lawsuit says customers gypped by Similac formula
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The numbers don't add up on Similac Infant Formula, a new class action lawsuit says.
'Mystery meat' class action over Subway's tuna gets green light
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A class action lawsuit against Subway that alleges its tuna is actually a mystery blend of meat will get to move forward.
Attorney General Bonta Responds to Court Decision Striking Down Trump-Era Attempt to Weaken the Endangered Species Act
Attorney General Bonta Responds to Court Decision Striking Down Trump-Era Attempt to Weaken the Endangered Species Act.
Court activity on July 13: Genaro Fernandez Jr vs George J. Counelis Md
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Genaro Fernandez Jr and Ninoska Fernandez against George J. Counelis Md on July 13: 'Special Set Hearing On: Mandatory Settlement Conference Set By The Court'.
Energy companies continue challenge to appellate rulings in climate change litigation
While the Ninth Circuit declined last month to hear en banc a petition for review in San Mateo v. Chevron, it remains to be seen if that lawsuit – or one of the similar cases pending in other circuits – is selected for review by the U.S. Supreme Court, or if these cases seeking to hold energy companies liable for climate change get adjudicated in state court.
Foley Attorneys Named to 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Foley Attorneys Named to 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists.
Doctors decrying Covid vaccine sue Twitter after they were banned
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Five doctors who say they were unfairly suspended from Twitter after making controversial Covid-related posts have sued the platform for breach of contract, saying Twitter bowed to political pressure instead of following the science.
Duty to Settle on July 12, 2022
Duty to Settle on July 12, 2022.
Court activity on July 11: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company vs Michael Robinson
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company against Michael Robinson on July 11: 'Jury Trial - Short Cause/3-4 Day(s)'.
Court activity on July 11: Marlon Mayberry vs Akiesha Deshawn Bowman
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Marlon Mayberry against Akiesha Deshawn Bowman, Alameda Contra Costa Transit District,, California Department of Transportation,, City of San Pablo,, Contra Costa Community College District, and Contra Costa County, on July 11: 'Further Case Management Conference'.
AB 5 restrictions imminent for trucking sector; industry leaders, lawmakers urge action to blunt inflation, supply chain
The state of California is expected to reinstate enforcement of AB5 on independent truck drivers after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to grant certiorari in California Trucking Association v. Bonta, raising concerns about impacts on the supply chain and rising costs here and nationwide.
Industry group loses constitutional challenge to California's Private Attorney General Act
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A lobbying group for California businesses lost a constitutional challenge to a state labor law that allows citizens to act as private attorneys general, as an appeals court rejected claims the law violates the separation of powers.