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17 attorneys endorse bid to disqualify L.A. judge who was allegedly abusive to attorneys, jurors, witnesses
Seventeen attorneys, from both the trial and defense bars, have called for the disqualification of a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge who they say has a long record of abusive conduct toward attorneys, witnesses, court staffs and jurors.
Lawsuits
Environmentalists can block San Diego Co. from easing 'vehicle-miles-travelled' rules to boost housing
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Palisades plaintiffs: Los Angeles DWP engaged in 'massive coverup' about fire's ignition
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.
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CHP can be sued after officer misinterpreted man's stroke for drug intoxication, delayed medical care
2-1 appeals ruling holds regardless of underlying reason, officer should've ordered prompt medical attention
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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.
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Plaintiff alleges sports center violated labor laws through age discrimination
Kristin Lopez has taken legal action against Victory Sports Center alleging age discrimination after being fired from her role as a front desk associate at their gymnastics academy.
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Plaintiffs accuse real estate company Ventura Investment Co. of violating tenant rights
Four tenants have taken legal action against Ventura Investment Co., alleging violations related to tenant screening processes under California law.
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Plaintiff alleges Affiliated Communications LLC violated disability rights leading to wrongful termination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Affiliated Communications LLC in Ventura County Superior Court on March 18, 2025, claiming disability discrimination and wrongful termination following her liver transplant surgery recovery period.
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Plaintiff alleges Age Discrimination Against Former Employer XiFin
Becky Miller has taken legal action against her former employer XiFin for alleged age discrimination following her abrupt termination after twelve years with the company.
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Plaintiff alleges sports center violated labor laws through age discrimination
Kristin Lopez has taken legal action against Victory Sports Center alleging age discrimination after being fired from her role as a front desk associate at their gymnastics academy.
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Plaintiff alleges B & S Plastics failed to comply with wage laws
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.
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Plaintiff alleges Medical Negligence Against Healthcare Provider Following Injury During Routine Treatment
Angela Dubuc has filed a lawsuit against Simi Valley Hospital and affiliated entities after suffering severe injuries during routine treatment.
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Plaintiff alleges auto dealership group created hostile work environment
A former general manager has taken legal action against an automotive dealership group for alleged workplace misconduct including retaliation and racial discrimination.
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Plaintiff Rancher Alleges Oil Service Companies Committed Fraudulent Misrepresentation
Richard Eric King has filed a lawsuit accusing several oil service companies of fraudulent misrepresentation regarding unauthorized access to his property in Santa Paula, California.
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
PACT expands to California to combat predatory personal injury practices
Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) has announced the expansion of its digital advertising campaign targeting exploitative personal injury law practices in California.
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
Appeals court: ClassPass can't use arbitration to escape class action; Dissent: Ruling leaves online biz 'guessing'
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
'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.
'Not Election Week:' CA law giving mail ballots a week after Election Day to arrive is illegal, lawsuit says
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
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
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
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.
Plaintiff alleges sports center violated labor laws through age discrimination
Kristin Lopez has taken legal action against Victory Sports Center alleging age discrimination after being fired from her role as a front desk associate at their gymnastics academy.
Sony Music lawsuit: USC social media videos used popular artists' work 'willfully and without permission'
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
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.