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Restaurant Accused of Deceptive Pricing Practices
A San Francisco restaurant faces allegations from a customer who claims they were charged undisclosed fees after dining at '54 Mint.'
Airbnb Faces Lawsuit Over Carbon Monoxide Deaths at Mexican Rental Property
The family of Kandace Florence has filed a lawsuit against Airbnb following her tragic death due to carbon monoxide poisoning at a rental property in Mexico City.
Passenger Alleges Negligence Against Rideshare Giant Over Sexual Assault Incident
A lawsuit filed in San Francisco alleges negligence by a major rideshare company following a sexual assault incident involving one of its drivers.
Hospital Employee Sues Non-Profit Corporation Over Negligence Leading to Injury
Bridget Hoffman has taken legal action against Hunter's Point Family following an injury caused by negligence at her workplace.
Property tax raising Prop 5 appears headed to defeat, per preliminary election results
As of Nov. 7, 56% of California voters had voted "No" on Proposition 5, a measure promoted by California Democratic state lawmakers to make it significantly easier for local governments to amass new debt and raise property taxes in the name of infrastructure improvement and affordable housing
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Airbnb Following Fatal Carbon Monoxide Incident
Ceola Hall has filed a lawsuit against Airbnb after her son died from carbon monoxide poisoning at an Airbnb rental in Mexico City.
Attorney General Bonta, Newsom Administration Reach Agreement with City of La Habra Heights on Compliance with State’s Housing Element Law
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Director Gustavo Velasquez announced a settlement that will bring the City of La Habra Heights into compliance with the state’s Housing Element Law.
Plaintiffs Accuse Airbnb of Negligence Leading to Personal Injuries
A family has filed a lawsuit against Airbnb after a deck collapse during their rental stay led to severe injuries and emotional distress.
Passenger Alleges Ride-Sharing Giant Negligence Amid Sexual Assault Crisis
A California woman has filed a lawsuit against ride-sharing company Lyft for alleged negligence after being sexually assaulted by one of its drivers in Santa Monica in November 2021.
Plaintiff Kari McLuhan sues City and County of San Francisco and SP Plus Corporation over Negligence at Airport
Kari McLuhan has filed a lawsuit against both the City and County of San Francisco and SP Plus Corporation following a slip-and-fall accident at SFO's Terminal 3 due to alleged negligence in maintaining safe conditions.
Plaintiff accuses HS Restaurants Inc., operator of Italian eatery II Davide, of deceptive billing practices
A new lawsuit has been filed against HS Restaurants Inc., accusing them of deceptive billing practices at their Italian restaurant II Davide in San Rafael.
Newsom, 'soft-on-crime activists rebuked: California overwhelmingly OKs Prop 36
Despite opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom and other powerful California Democrats and left-wing activists, voters in California overwhelmingly approved Prop 36 to undo progressive criminal justice reforms and restore the ability of cops and prosecutors to address California's sustained crisis of drug and property crime
G. Michelle Ferreira & Barbara T. Kaplan to Speak at 2024 New England IRS Representation Conference
Greenberg Traurig, LLP Tax Practice Shareholders G. Michelle Ferreira and Barbara T. Kaplan will speak at the 2024 New England IRS Representation Conference Nov. 8.
Property Owner Alleges Breach of Contract Against Developer Over Faulty Renovations
Malcolm Handley has taken legal action against several parties over alleged breaches in property renovation contracts at his San Francisco residence.
Plaintiff accuses airport market operator Tastes on the Fly Inc. of deceptive pricing practices
A consumer lawsuit has been filed against Tastes on the Fly Inc., operators of Napa Farms Market at San Francisco International Airport, alleging deceptive pricing practices involving undisclosed fees added to advertised prices.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against San Francisco Resident Following Vehicle Collision
A motor vehicle accident in San Francisco has led Jalinda Shama’e Arnold to file a lawsuit against George Stathakopoulos for negligence resulting in severe injuries.
Plaintiff Alleges Satellite Painting Violated Multiple Labor Laws
A new class action lawsuit has been filed against Satellite Painting Inc., accusing them of failing to comply with California labor laws regarding wage payments and employee rights.
Minor Child Alleges Negligence Against City-Owned Airport Escalator Maintenance
A minor child has filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco and KONE Inc., alleging negligence after suffering severe injuries from an airport escalator accident.
Uber invested $30 Million in PAC, aims to reshape California's political landscape
In January, Uber committed $30 million to the Uber Innovation PAC, positioning the company as a force to be reckoned with in California politics.
Worker Classification: Updates, Risks, and Practical Strategies for Classifying Workers on November 6, 2024
Steven P. Gallagher of Fox Rothschild will provide an overview of California worker classification laws and practical guidance you can implement to avoid costly wage-and-hour claims.