News on Northern California Record

Last August, the Institute for Legal Reform released a white paper highlighting concerns about Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF), a practice where outside entities finance lawsuits in exchange for a portion of the proceeds.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and a coalition of 51 bipartisan attorneys general in issuing a warning letter to a telecom company responsible for transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic, including robocalls that impersonated government officials and imitated a hotline used by the Illinois Attorney General’s office.

Crytpo company plans to seek California Supreme Court review

Reed Smith is pleased to announce that William R. “Bill” Overend, a trial lawyer focused on high-stakes tech litigation, has been honored by the Daily Journal as one of the Top Trade Secrets Lawyers in California for 2024.

A federal appeals court has blocked the Biden administration from forcing illegal immigrants who already were turned away from the border to first apply for "asylum" in Mexico before requesting the same from the U.S. A dissenting judge said the ruling "twists" U.S. asylum law to extend to people who haven't even arrived in the country

In a recent court filing in San Francisco, Jane Doe T.F. has accused Uber Technologies and its subsidiaries of negligence after being assaulted by an Uber driver. Filed on October 8th, this lawsuit highlights serious allegations regarding inadequate safety measures within the company despite prior knowledge of similar incidents involving drivers dating back to at least 2014.

Dominique Chan has filed a lawsuit against Patrick Kwun-Lun Lo for allegedly installing a hidden tracking device on her vehicle without consent. Filed in the Superior Court of California on October 9th, 2024, this case highlights serious accusations including invasion of privacy and harassment with demands for compensatory and punitive damages.

In a significant legal battle unfolding in San Francisco's Superior Court, multiple Jane Does have filed a lawsuit against a leading rideshare company alleging sexual assaults by its drivers due to corporate negligence dating back years. The suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages while demanding systemic changes within the company for enhanced passenger safety measures.

Elba Vazquez and her husband have taken legal action against Dave's Building Maintenance following an accident at her workplace that resulted in severe injuries. Filed in San Francisco's Superior Court on October 11th, they seek compensation for negligence-related damages caused by unsafe conditions allegedly created by the company's employee.

Alison Nelson has filed a lawsuit against the California Academy Of Sciences following an injury she sustained on their premises due to alleged negligence in maintaining safe conditions. Seeking over $50,000 in damages for pain and suffering as well as economic losses related to medical expenses and lost earnings capacity, Nelson aims for justice through this legal action initiated on October 10th at San Francisco's Superior Court.

Greenberg Traurig, LLP Tax Practice Co-Chair G. Michelle Ferreira will speak at the UCLA Extension Tax Controversy Conference Oct. 24.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Bryant v. Stein to protect mifepristone access in the state of North Carolina.

A federal judge has ruled residents and hoteliers in the Tenderloin have done enough to show the city of San Francisco's policies and actions may have exacerbated the drug, crime and homelessness problems plaguing the neighborhood

Candee Lynn Cooper has taken legal action against multiple entities including the City of San Francisco for alleged negligence leading to her severe injuries after a fall on a defective sidewalk in September 2023. Filed in October 2024 at the Superior Court of California for San Francisco County, Cooper seeks compensation for economic losses among other damages with representation from Wilshire Law Firm PLC attorneys Mary L. Caruso and Ethan L. Flinders.

In a recent legal filing against Uber Technologies Inc., two New York-based Uber Eats drivers have alleged violations of city laws meant to protect delivery workers' rights regarding trip information disclosure. Filed on October 9th in San Francisco's Superior Court by Bursor & Fisher P.A., this class action seeks statutory damages for affected drivers who did not receive necessary pickup address details between April 2022 and July 2023.

A former construction worker has filed a class action lawsuit against J.B.&B.Construction alleging multiple labor law violations including unpaid overtime and failure to provide meal breaks. Filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court by Jose Manuel Martinez Gomez on behalf of similarly affected employees; this case seeks restitution for lost wages along with statutory penalties.

Antonia Verde Ugalde has filed a lawsuit against Syngenta Flowers LLC and ASINC., alleging discrimination based on disability following a medical procedure. Filed on October 9th in Santa Clara County's Superior Court by Light Law Group APC attorneys Azad M. Marvazy and Brea Violette; this case highlights alleged violations including wrongful termination amidst denied accommodations as per FEHA regulations while seeking compensation for damages incurred along with punitive measures towards preventing future occurrences through equitable remedies sought via court intervention - presided over under Case ID #24CV449208 before Judge J Nguyen’s review process commences accordingly!

A new lawsuit accuses Lyft Inc., a prominent rideshare company headquartered in San Francisco, of failing to protect its passengers from sexual assault despite knowing about ongoing issues since at least 2015. Filed by Jane Doe with representation from Dennis C. Reich on October 10th in the Superior Court of California, the case seeks damages for negligence among other claims following an alleged assault by a Lyft driver.

Language on device analytics less clear than app tracking request

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement after ABX2-1 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. Authored by Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara), Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) and co-sponsored by Attorney General Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom, ABX2-1 would stabilize California's oil market by ensuring refineries have adequate fuel reserves to avoid supply shortages that hike gas prices and harm consumers.