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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RECORD

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Lawsuits

Environmentalists can block San Diego Co. from easing 'vehicle-miles-travelled' rules to boost housing

By Jonathan Bilyk |
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
State Court

Palisades plaintiffs: Los Angeles DWP engaged in 'massive coverup' about fire's ignition

By Michael Carroll |
Several plaintiffs whose homes were destroyed in the deadly Palisades fire in January are suing the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), accusing the utility of contributing to the conflagration via downed power lines and an empty reservoir.
Federal Court

CHP can be sued after officer misinterpreted man's stroke for drug intoxication, delayed medical care

By Scott Holland |
Attorney Complaints

Attorney John Eastman appeals disbarment recommendation during California State Bar review hearing

By Michael Carroll |
A judicial panel last week heard an appeal of a recommendation to disbar California attorney John Eastman, whose counsel argued that his activities challenging the legality of the 2020 presidential election were protected by the First Amendment.
Legislation

Tort-reform supporters urge passage of California bill to limit accessibility lawsuits against small firms

By Michael Carroll |
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.
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By Donald J. Kochan |
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

Plaintiff alleges auto dealership group created hostile work environment

By Southern California Record |
A former general manager has taken legal action against an automotive dealership group for alleged workplace misconduct including retaliation and racial discrimination.
State Court

Former Judge Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Rancho Simi Recreation

By Southern California Record |
A distinguished former judge has filed a lawsuit against Rancho Simi Recreation alleging racial discrimination at their public golf course in Ventura County.
State Court

Plaintiff Nanny Alleges NFL Cornerback Troy Hill Owes Unpaid Wages

By Southern California Record |
A former nanny has filed a lawsuit against NFL cornerback Troy Hill in Ventura Superior Court claiming unpaid wages and reimbursement for expenses incurred while caring for his children during summer 2024.
State Court

Plaintiff alleges B & S Plastics failed to comply with wage laws

By Southern California Record |
A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against B & S Plastics in Ventura County Superior Court for alleged violations including unpaid wages and lack of proper breaks according to California labor laws.
State Court

Plaintiff alleges Medical Negligence Against Healthcare Provider Following Injury During Routine Treatment

By Southern California Record |
Angela Dubuc has filed a lawsuit against Simi Valley Hospital and affiliated entities after suffering severe injuries during routine treatment.
State Court

Berkshire Hathaway Guard Insurance Companies alleges negligence against HVAC contractor over water damage

By Southern California Record |
Berkshire Hathaway Guard Insurance Companies has filed a lawsuit against Tostado Boys Inc., accusing them of negligent installation leading to substantial water damage at an insured property in Agoura Hills, California.
State Court

Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Dog Owners Following Fatal Attack

By Southern California Record |
A tragic dog attack has led Ryan Kandell and Monika Rye to file a lawsuit against Creighton McCarthy and Anabel McCarthy after losing a loved one and a pet in Simi Valley last December.
State Court

Plaintiff alleges FedEx subsidiary's employee liable for dog attack

By Southern California Record |
A California man has filed a lawsuit against FedEx Custom Critical and one of its employees following an alleged dog attack that left him severely injured.
State Court

Former Employee Alleges Wrongful Termination Against Ventura Transit System

By Southern California Record |
Antonio Villa has filed a lawsuit against Ventura Transit System Inc., accusing them of wrongful termination following complaints about workplace safety violations and unpaid wages during his employment as a driver since August 10th ,20 .

Environmentalists can block San Diego Co. from easing 'vehicle-miles-travelled' rules to boost housing

By Jonathan Bilyk |
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

PACT expands to California to combat predatory personal injury practices

By C. M. Schmidlkofer |
Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) has announced the expansion of its digital advertising campaign targeting exploitative personal injury law practices in California.

More lawsuits target hair care product makers, now claiming hair dye caused cancer

By Jonathan Bilyk |
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

Appeals court: ClassPass can't use arbitration to escape class action; Dissent: Ruling leaves online biz 'guessing'

By Jonathan Bilyk |
The Ninth Circuit rejected an attempt by online gym access pass seller ClassPass to beat a class action through arbitration because its user terms and conditions weren't good enough to show users agreed. A dissenting judge said the decision defies earlier rulings and fosters uncertainty

Bayer: New study finding that Roundup exposure harms perinatal health 'flawed,' 'inconsistent'

By Michael Carroll |
The Roundup herbicide, which remains at the center of federal multidistrict litigation in California, continues to be a linchpin for disputed scientific claims about the popular weed killer.

'Middle finger to SCOTUS': Appeals court says ammo magazines aren't 'arms,' so CA ban stands

By Jonathan Bilyk |
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'

By Michael Carroll |
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

By Jonathan Bilyk |
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

By Jonathan Bilyk |
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

By Jonathan Bilyk |
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"

'Not Election Week:' CA law giving mail ballots a week after Election Day to arrive is illegal, lawsuit says

By Jonathan Bilyk |
San Diego U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa has joined with Judicial Watch to challenge California's election law, which requires election officials to count all ballots received by mail up to a week after Election Day. He argues it violates constitutional rights of candidates and voters and violates federal law which establishes an official Election Day

Tort-reform supporters urge passage of California bill to limit accessibility lawsuits against small firms

By Michael Carroll |
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.

California extends 'take-home' asbestos liability to case of brother who lived elsewhere

By Daniel Fisher |
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A California Supreme Court decision limiting “take-home” asbestos liability to people who live in the same house doesn’t preclude a man from suing over claims he was exposed to asbestos when visiting at his brother’s house.

Court overturns $3 million punitive damages award in case of Old Spice talcum powder

By Daniel Fisher |
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A California appeals court reversed a $3 million punitive-damages award against a former supplier of cosmetic talc, ruling there wasn’t evidence the company’s executives knew their product contained dangerous amounts of asbestos when the plaintiff claimed his exposure.

Former Judge Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Rancho Simi Recreation

By Southern California Record |
A distinguished former judge has filed a lawsuit against Rancho Simi Recreation alleging racial discrimination at their public golf course in Ventura County.

Sony Music lawsuit: USC social media videos used popular artists' work 'willfully and without permission'

By Michael Carroll |
Sony Music is suing the University of Southern California in federal court, alleging that USC social media channels engaged in repeated copyright violations through the unauthorized use of popular music tracks.

PACT survey reveals rising legal costs from excess litigation burden consumers, sparking reform calls

By A. B. Bamburg |
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

By Southern California Record |
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.