State Court
2 lawsuits allege insurers conspired to limit fire coverage in Palisades, Altadena
Palisades and Altadena-area residents who lost their homes in the January wildfires are suing scores of top insurers for allegedly conspiring to cancel their existing property policies and to force homeowners into low-coverage California FAIR Plan policies.
Federal Court
Environment California, Port of L.A. settle lawsuit over discharge of untreated wastewater
State Court
Appeals court: Workers can't waive meal break rights, then sue employer for missed meal breaks
A state appeals court has tossed a class action lawsuit against animal hospital chain VCA, finding ex-VCA employees can't sue the company for requiring them to work through meal breaks when they had voluntarily signed agreements waiving their rights to meal breaks when their shifts were six hours or less
Federal Court
Southern California craft distillery sues NY officials over state law that restricts direct customer sales
A Southern California craft distillery that produces about 75,000 gallons of spirits annually is suing New York state officials over a new law that restricts out-of-state distilleries’ ability to sell their products directly to New York consumers.
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Law professor says California Attorney General Rob Bonta's decision to join with environmental activists to sue ExxonMobil over its Advanced Plastics Recycling programs is "Orwellian," defying both the rule of law and the Constitution.
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California State Bar accuses immigrant-services business owner of offering legal services without license
For the second time, an immigration-services firm in El Monte has been seized by the State Bar of California for allegedly offering legal services without proper authorization.
DOJ official: Southern California law firm misused coronavirus relief funds
A Southern California law firm founded by the daughter of women’s rights attorney Gloria Allred has agreed to pay a settlement of more than $200,000 after providing false information to obtain coronavirus hardship funds from the federal government.
State Court
Catering Server Sues Major Corporations Over Negligence at High-Profile Event
Jooley Pena has filed a lawsuit against several prominent corporations including ESPN Productions Inc., The Walt Disney Company, and others following an injury she sustained while working at an event in October 2023.
State Court
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer OVIS LLC Violated Wage Laws
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against OVIS LLC alleging multiple labor code violations including failure to pay minimum wage and overtime compensation as well as denying legally required breaks to its workers in California.
State Court
Former Employee Alleges Systemic Labor Violations by Pet Care Facility
In a recent court filing dated April 15th, Mackenzie Chase has accused her former employer Dioji K-9 Resort & Athletic Club of numerous labor law violations under California's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
State Court
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Fast-Food Chain Following Ceiling Collapse Incident
Two Ventura County residents have taken legal action against Wienerschnitzel #312 after an alleged ceiling collapse injured one plaintiff while dining at their Simi Valley location.
State Court
Plaintiff Alleges Discrimination Against Grocery Chain Under Unruh Civil Rights Act
Blackstone Hamilton has filed a lawsuit against Grocery Outlet Inc., alleging violations under California's Unruh Civil Rights Act due to discriminatory practices at their Thousand Oaks location.
State Court
Plaintiff Alleges Online Retailer Engaged in Deceptive Pricing Practices
A California resident has filed a lawsuit against an online retailer for allegedly engaging in deceptive pricing practices on its website by fabricating fictitious regular prices and phantom discounts to mislead consumers into believing they are...
State Court
Plaintiff Accuses Former Employer Pentair Water Pool & Spa Inc. Of Discrimination And Retaliation
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Pentair Water Pool & Spa Inc., accusing them of discrimination following a workplace injury leading to wrongful termination just before her workers' compensation hearing.
State Court
Plaintiff accuses online retailer MerchNow LLC of deceptive pricing practices
A consumer has filed a lawsuit against online retailer MerchNow LLC in California for allegedly using fictitious regular prices and phantom discounts on its website to mislead customers into thinking they are getting bargains when they are not.
State Court
Former Employee Alleges Transportation Company Violated Multiple Labor Laws
Maria Garcia has filed a class-action lawsuit against Fillmore Area Transit Corporation alleging multiple violations of California labor laws including failure to provide meal breaks and unpaid overtime compensation.
Judge: Carano should get access to pay info for Disney+ Star Wars series actors
Actor Gina Carano hailed a ruling from a federal judge requiring Disney to turn over contracts and other info concerning pay for lead and supporting actors in its Star Wars TV series. Carano has sued Disney for firing her from "The Mandalorian" over her political speech
Movie theaters can't be sued for sharing customer purchase info via Facebook
A federal appeals panel said lawyers can't use a federal law regulating video rental and streaming providers to pursue movie theater chains for allegedly improperly sharing customer information with Facebook.
Environmentalists can block San Diego Co. from easing 'vehicle-miles-travelled' rules to boost housing
A state appeals court agreed San Diego County didn't present enough evidence to support its decisions to exempt certain 'infill' or 'small' housing developments from onerous, costly 'climate change' driven transportation studies when building new homes
More lawsuits target hair care product makers, now claiming hair dye caused cancer
The lawsuits have been filed vs. L'Oreal, Clairol, Henken and others on behalf of hair stylists, claiming chemicals in hair dyes caused bladder cancer. Hair care product makers have also been targeted by thousands of suits over cancers allegedly caused by hair relaxers
California's Prop. 65 pushes businesses to abandon products, chemicals which could result in 'shakedown' lawsuits
Proposition 65’s requirement for businesses to warn Californians when they use chemicals that state officials have said could potentially cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive issues has helped to prod manufacturers to drop products or reformulate them to avoid potentially costly lawsuits under the state law, a new study finds
'Middle finger to SCOTUS': Appeals court says ammo magazines aren't 'arms,' so CA ban stands
The liberal majority on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said California's ban on "large capacity magazines" used in semiautomatic weapons doesn't violate the Second Amendment, because the magazines are just "boxes." Other judges said the decision "butchered" the 2A and defied the Supreme Court
California Supreme Court: February bar exam-takers 'deserved and expected better'
The California State Bar has launched an investigation of its problem-plagued February bar exam after the state Supreme Court expressed concern about “troubling reports of technical failures, delays and other irregularities” with the computer-based test.
Judge enters another order blocking CA from enforcing law over young user online privacy
A group advocating for tech companies said the ruling represents a victory for free online speech, as the law would essentially force social media and other online companies to serve as "censors," enforcing the state's content standards online
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
Judge says CA's, enviros' plastics recycling 'deception' lawsuit belongs in state court
A federal judge said ExxonMobil failed to show why the lawsuits launched by California's Democratic attorney general and his environmentalist activist allies should avoid a date in California's plaintiff-friendly state courts. ExxonMobil has claimed the lawsuits are motivated by nothing more than politics and "ambition"
Orange County Superior Court judge pleads not guilty to murdering his wife
An Orange County Superior Court judge has pleaded not guilty to murdering his 65-year-old wife with a firearm last year in their Anaheim Hills home.
Huntington Beach OK to require voter ID in city elections, judge says
An Orange County judge rejected a petition from California Attorney General Rob Bonta seeking a court order declaring Huntington Beach's city charter rights under California's constitution don't supersede state election law, which forbids voter ID. Bonta said he will appeal
Tort-reform supporters urge passage of California bill to limit accessibility lawsuits against small firms
Tort-reform supporters told lawmakers at the California’s State Capitol earlier this month that one of their top legislative priorities would be the passage of Senate Bill 84, which aims to limit construction-related accessibility lawsuits against small businesses.
'Pillsbury Doughboy' loses talc case; No one ever tested his house for asbestos
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A California jury recently rejected claims Johnson’s Baby Powder caused a man’s cancer, despite hair-raising testimony that talc is contaminated with deadly asbestos fibers and the plaintiff’s mother covered him with so much of it that “he would look like the Pillsbury Doughboy.”
Longtime Avon exec hadn't been there long enough to testify about asbestos in talcum powder
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - The testimony of an Avon executive can't be used to defeat a lawsuit that alleges exposure to asbestos from the company's talcum powder, a California appeals court has found.
Catering Server Sues Major Corporations Over Negligence at High-Profile Event
Jooley Pena has filed a lawsuit against several prominent corporations including ESPN Productions Inc., The Walt Disney Company, and others following an injury she sustained while working at an event in October 2023.
Southern California craft distillery sues NY officials over state law that restricts direct customer sales
A Southern California craft distillery that produces about 75,000 gallons of spirits annually is suing New York state officials over a new law that restricts out-of-state distilleries’ ability to sell their products directly to New York consumers.
PACT survey reveals rising legal costs from excess litigation burden consumers, sparking reform calls
Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) has announced the results of a recent survey indicating that voters are concerned about the impact of lawsuit abuse on rising costs, emphasizing the need for reform discussions.
UNITE HERE Local 11 continues to target California hospitality employers with recall law, latest fine hits Hyatt Regency Long Beach for $4.8 million
A few months ago, airline catering company Flying Food Group (FFG) was one of many California-based hospitality groups to be targeted by state lawmakers trying to enforce a union-backed bill that affects the rehiring process in the hospitality industry. UNITE HERE Local 11 Union was instrumental in getting the recall law passed and is now using it as a weapon to attack other employers they are bargaining with. The latest hotel to be targeted is the Hyatt Regency in Long Beach.