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Naval Medical Center San Diego sued over newborn's brain damage
The mother of a minor child is suing the U.S. government for medical negligence under the Federal Tort Claims Act in relation to an incident that took place at the Naval Medical Center San Diego in August 2018.
Court rules Southern California Edison under-collected taxes, but leave collection of to municipality
The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, recently ruled that Southern California Edison (SCE) incorrectly calculated taxes it was responsible for collecting from residents of Torrance, but left collection of the missing money up to the city.
USC’s $1.1 billion in Tyndall settlements lead to Moody’s ratings revision
After the yearlong process begun by a Los Angeles Times article exposing the misconduct of now-former University of Southern California (USC) gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall, a $852 million settlement with 710 victims led Moody’s to downgrade USC’s outlook.
Grebing on high school sports lawsuit: 'No reason why high school-aged athletes' can't play
After winning a suit to resume youth sports in San Diego County, attorney Stephen Grebing is promising to file suits in other California communities in order to get young athletes back on the field.
$10.5 million settlement against retailer Curacao includes penalties, debt forgiveness
A $10.5 million partial settlement against the retailer Curacao will see the company providing $10 million in debt relief to its consumers, as well as $500,000 in debt forgiveness, but both the company and the state say the settlement is a win.
Appeals court rules virtual presence counts for infliction of emotional distress
A California couple that filed an emotional distress lawsuit after allegedly seeing their two-year-old, special needs son being abused by a vocational nurse are being given another hearing due to a ruling by the California Court of Appeals.
New consumer privacy protection law may harm small businesses, opponents argue
Proposition 24, an amendment to consumer privacy laws, was approved by California voters with a significant margin of 56.2% for and 43.8% against in the recent election.
Texas educator on Acellus program: 'It works for our school'
As schools and families adjust to the post-COVID-19 world, difficult choices are being made at every level among virtual learning, balancing the demands of hybrid instruction, and families considering full-time homeschooling.
Chino Valley admin backs use of Acellus for its access to 'AP-level classes'
With most California schools still facing full-time virtual learning, some families dissatisfied with their children's schools' approaches have looked for alternatives, even considering homeschooling.
Federal judge issues preliminary injunction against Immanuel Schools from holding in-person classes
The Judge D. Tyler Tharpe of the Superior Court of California for Fresno County recently granted an injunction against Immanuel Schools, a nonprofit school located in Reedley, in response to a request from Jean Rosseau, the Fresno COunty Emergency Services director.