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Saturday, November 2, 2024

Benjamin Kibbey News


Naval Medical Center San Diego sued over newborn's brain damage

By Benjamin Kibbey |
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

By Benjamin Kibbey |
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

By Benjamin Kibbey |
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

By Benjamin Kibbey |
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

By Benjamin Kibbey |
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

By Benjamin Kibbey |
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

By Benjamin Kibbey |
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.

Federal judge issues preliminary injunction against Immanuel Schools from holding in-person classes

By Benjamin Kibbey |
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.