Attorney Complaints
L.A. district attorney: Lawyer facing felony embezzling charge undermined 'integrity of entire legal profession'
A Los Angeles divorce attorney has been charged with four felony counts after allegedly embezzling $4.8 million from a client trust fund during a two-year period between the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.
Attorney Complaints
California lawmakers OK attorney licensing fee hike to better police attorneys in the state
Federal Court
Video creator sues state of California over new laws on political 'deepfakes'
A YouTuber who created political satire videos of Vice President Kamala Harris using artificial intelligence is suing California officials to stop the enforcement of new state laws designed to remove “deepfake” images and videos from social media platforms.
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New study points to danger of fabricated, AI-generated scientific papers on legislation, politics
Academic studies about health issues, the environment and computing are increasingly susceptible to artificial intelligence-driven fabrications, putting the quality of scientific research, such as that which underlies legal arguments, at risk, new research suggests.
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Despite promising solutions, California officials are poised to use Prop 1 to simply throw $6 billion more at a homelessness problem already massive state spending has yet to solve
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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
Customer Sues Major Retail Chain Over Negligence Leading to Injury
Erica Zambrano has filed a lawsuit against Sam's Club and Walmart Inc., alleging negligence after she tripped over an empty dolly cart at one of their stores in Oxnard, CA. The suit seeks damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering resulting from her injuries.
State Court
Plaintiff Alleges Retaliation Against Former Employer Over Paternity Leave
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Backbone Labs Inc., alleging wrongful termination after taking paternity leave among other violations such as failure to reimburse expenses and delayed final wage payments.
State Court
Former Employee Alleges Systematic Wage Violations by Elite Metal Finishing
A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against Elite Metal Finishing for allegedly violating multiple state labor laws in California regarding wages, meal periods, rest breaks, expense reimbursements, and wage statements.
State Court
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Public Entities Over Sidewalk Trip Hazard
Melodi A. Calderwood has filed a lawsuit against multiple public entities including the City of Thousand Oaks after sustaining severe injuries from tripping over an uplifted sidewalk section allegedly caused by tree roots. The suit claims negligence and seeks damages exceeding jurisdictional limits.
State Court
Motorcycle Buyer Alleges Negligence Against Local Dealership Over Defective Handlebar
Jerome Moiso has filed a lawsuit against Simi Motorsports LLC and Tri-County Powersports for negligence following a motorcycle accident caused by an allegedly faulty handlebar adjustment by dealership employees or agents.
State Court
Former Employee Alleges Misclassification Against Marketing Firm
Loren Branton has filed a lawsuit against National Web Marketing LLC alleging misclassification as an independent contractor among other labor law violations during his tenure from March 1, 2022 to March 27, 2024. The case highlights issues related to unpaid wages and wrongful termination.
State Court
Plaintiffs Allege Elder Neglect Leading To Wrongful Death At Skilled Nursing Facility
In a harrowing case filed on September 9th at Ventura Superior Court by attorneys Sean D.Cowdrey and Spencer H.Jenkins,the family of Steven M.York accuses SVRTC LLC,dba Simi Healthcare Center,gross negligence leading elder's death.The lawsuit details shocking allegations substandard care spanning multiple violations federal,state laws regulations,resulting fatal consequences.
State Court
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Grocery Chain Following Severe Injury
Nasrin Rastegar has filed a lawsuit against The Vons Companies Inc., alleging negligence after slipping on a liquid substance at their Thousand Oaks store in September 2022. She seeks various forms of compensation for her injuries and related suffering.
State Court
**Healthcare Provider Accused of Extensive Labor Code Violations**
Lauren Zepf has filed a lawsuit against Community Memorial Health System alleging multiple violations of California labor laws including unpaid wages and failure to provide meal breaks or suitable seating. Represented by Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP in Ventura Superior Court, Zepf seeks civil penalties under PAGA on behalf of herself and other aggrieved employees.
GSK, plaintiffs in 2 Zantac cases in California reach confidential settlements
The pharmaceutical company that manufactured the popular heartburn medication Zantac has settled with two California plaintiffs who brought lawsuits alleging the active ingredient in Zantac, ranitidine, caused their cancers.
California, enviro activists hit ExxonMobil with lawsuits over plastics recycling
The state's new lawsuit accuses ExxonMobil of misleading Americans into believing recycling is a "cure-all" for plastic waste. ExxonMobil says the lawsuit is just an attempt by the state to absolve itself of blame for flooding landfills and the environment with plastic
Judge: Lawsuits over supposedly toxic acne medicines blocked by federal drug safety, labeling law
A L.A. federal judge has tossed class action lawsuits against the makers of Proactiv and other acne medicines that contain benzoyl peroxide. The judge said the FDA has declared the medications safe, so plaintiffs can't cite a controversial private lab's findings that they are not
23AndMe says $30M data breach settlement in jeopardy from 'mass arbitration' claims
23AndMe has agreed to pay $30 million to settle millions of claims over a 2023 data breach. Attorneys stand to make $7.5 million from the deal. However, the company said other lawyers are threatening the deal with parallel arbitration and state court claims
U.S. Justice Department probes sex abuse allegations at California prisons in wake of lawsuits
The U.S. Justice Department has launched a probe into sexual abuse by prison guards at two California facilities, including the California Institution for Women in Chino, in the wake of hundreds of lawsuits by inmates being filed over the past decade.
New study points to danger of fabricated, AI-generated scientific papers on legislation, politics
Academic studies about health issues, the environment and computing are increasingly susceptible to artificial intelligence-driven fabrications, putting the quality of scientific research, such as that which underlies legal arguments, at risk, new research suggests.
Google privacy settlement a $62M windfall for trial lawyers, left-wing groups: Court filings
Twenty GOP state attorneys general have filed a brief in the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of a group of objectors, seeking to undo approval of a settlement that would steer most of $62 million from Google to trial lawyers and the ACLU and other groups to advance left-wing social and political causes
Lawsuit challenges CA laws targeting online election parody videos the state considers 'deceptive misinfo'
The lawsuit was filed by online content creator "Mr. Reagan," who famously published a video mocking Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris using AI tech to make it seem she described herself as "the ultimate diversity hire" and which drew pointed direct attacks from Gov. Newsom
Coalition of AGs working to stop California electric-truck mandate
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently joined a multistate comment letter asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to maintain a federal legal block on California’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulation.
Judge: Parents have a right to transgender students' records, but teachers can't be forced to report student transitions
A San Bernardino County Superior Court judge delivered a partial win to both sides in the dispute between a Chino school district and California state officials over a school district policy requiring school staff to notify parents and provide student records if their children are 'social transitioning' gender
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.
CA appeals court: Prop 5 ballot language won't mislead voters into OKing easier property tax hikes
A California state appellate court overruled a Sacramento County Superior Court judge who had agreed the ballot language drafted by the California Attorney General's office for Prop 5 could dupe voters by providing a description that left out crucial details
California ban on switchblades affirmed; Judge rejects Second Amendment arguments, will be appealed
Switchblade knives are not "arms" protected by the Second Amendment, a California federal judge has ruled in rejecting a legal challenge to California's switchblade knife ban law
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 Retaliation Against Former Employer Over Paternity Leave
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Backbone Labs Inc., alleging wrongful termination after taking paternity leave among other violations such as failure to reimburse expenses and delayed final wage payments.
California attorney general joins federal lawsuit accusing software firm of fixing rental-housing prices
California has joined seven other states and the U.S. Department of Justice in a lawsuit that accuses a Texas-based revenue-management software company of keeping rental prices in Orange County, San Diego and other regions artificially high.
Biz groups, Dems announce deal to reform law that spawned thousands of 'shakedown' suits vs employers
Under the deal to reform the Private Attorney General Act, a coalition of business groups would agree to withdraw a ballot measure that would have largely gutted PAGA. Reports showed PAGA generated lawsuits worth $10B in payouts from employers in the past 10 years, with big money for lawyers, little real benefit for workers
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.