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Disability services group director says PAGA lawsuits are damaging small businesses, nonprofits
A California law that allows individuals to file civil lawsuits against employers to resolve state Labor Code disputes needs to be overhauled this year to end trial-attorney shakedowns of small business and nonprofits, according to a disability services advocate.
San Jose doesn't need to ask voters' permission to issue $3.5B bonds for pensions, appeals panel says
A state appeals panel has ruled that California cities' obligations to fully fund public worker pensions supersedes the constitutional rights of California taxpayers to decide if their cities should be locked into paying billions of dollars in bonds to cover future pension costs estimated by pension fund actuaries
Ashley Brown sues Timothy John Whittome for civil harassment
In the case of Ashley Brown vs Timothy John Whittome, filed in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Three (case ID: A168384) on April 23, 2024, Brown was granted a civil harassment restraining order against Whittome.
3 Stonedeggs sues Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board for workers' compensation dispute
The court case filed on April 23, 2024, is between 3 Stonedeggs, Inc. and others versus Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board and Braden Nanez in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Third Appellate District (Placer), with the court case ID C098711.
Maria Fernandez Fernandez sues In-N-Out Burgers for negligence and premises liability
The lawsuit was filed by Maria Fernandez Fernandez against In-N-Out Burgers, a California corporation, and Does 1 through 50 in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.
State Sen. Becker: ‘Our state is facing an unprecedented crisis of skyrocketing insurance rates’
State Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) announced that SB 1060, the Fire Insurance Risk Evaluation Act (FIRE Act), is designed to address California’s escalating insurance rates. The proposed legislation requires property insurance providers to consider wildfire mitigation efforts when underwriting insurance policies. Becker shared this information in a press release dated April 24.
Ryan Kime sues Dignity Health for violating his rights by denying his application without a hearing
Dr. Ryan Kime has filed a lawsuit against Dignity Health, Inc., in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Two.
Jeffrey Won Long Young sues CEP America LLC for employment-related statutory violations
In a lawsuit filed in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Two, Jeffrey Won Long Young and others are plaintiffs against CEP America LLC and others.
Kelsey Whelan sues Cirby Holdings for violations of the Elder and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act and negligence
Kelsey Whelan, represented by attorneys Dawn M. Smith and Janine A. Mitchell of Smith Clinesmith, LLP, has filed a lawsuit against Cirby Holdings, LLC and Mountain View Healthcare Center in the Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County.
Homeservices of America to pay $250M to settle real estate commission antitrust lawsuits
Attorneys could stand to rake in more than $80 million in fees from the new deal, meaning plaintiffs' lawyers could be in line for more than $300 million in fees from multiple settlements worth more than $940 million so far, with potentially more on the way.
State Farm announces limits on their coverage for California residents
State Farm General Insurance Company announced new limitations on their insurance offerings in the state of California, including the termination of commercial apartment policies and non-renewals of multiple different current policy holders.
Dominique Vivian sues California Office of Administrative Hearings for eligibility denial under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act
Dominique Vivian has filed a lawsuit against the California Office of Administrative Hearings and the Golden Gate Regional Center, in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Two.
Michael Zehner sues David Van Der Voort for breach of property ownership agreement
The court filing involves a lawsuit between Michael Zehner, Aaron Norton, and Patricia Zehner (plaintiffs) and David Van Der Voort and Tommi West (defendants).
Sutter’s Place sues California Gambling Control Commission for unjust denial of application for more gambling tables
In a lawsuit filed in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Four, Sutter's Place Inc. is appealing against the California Gambling Control Commission.
Shirley N. Weber sues Vince Fong for violating the Elections Code
Shirley N. Weber, Secretary of State, has filed a lawsuit against Vince Fong and the Superior Court of Sacramento County in the Third Appellate District Court of California (Case ID: C100304) on April 9, 2024.
A.R. sues The Superior Court of San Joaquin County for violation of the Indian Child Welfare Act
The lawsuit, filed in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Third Appellate District, San Joaquin (Case ID: C098883), on April 8, 2024, involves petitioner A.R., mother of the dependent minor D.S., against The Superior Court of San Joaquin County and San Joaquin County Human Services Agency.
Kenneth Okoduwa sues Chris J. Krook for negligence resulting in personal injury
In the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, plaintiff Kenneth Okoduwa has filed a lawsuit against defendants Chris J. Krook and DOES 1 to 25 for negligence.
Mercedes Jimenez sues Shamail Aslam for motor vehicle negligence
Mercedes Jimenez, represented by Shawn K. Elliott of Lyfe Law, LLP, has filed a lawsuit against Shamail Aslam and Does 1 to 100 in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco (Case No. CGC-24-613905) on April 12, 2024.
David Harms sues Supro Corporation for personal injury and loss of consortium due to asbestos exposure
In the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, plaintiffs David Harms and September Faruzzi-Harms have filed a lawsuit against defendants Supro Corporation, CalPortland Company (formerly known as California Portland Cement Company), Newton Enterprises, and Does 1 through 800.
Quincy Lewis sues Odessa Anne Santos Sanagustin for willful negligence and emotional distress
In the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, Quincy Lewis is suing Odessa Anne Santos Sanagustin for willful negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress.