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Lawsuit: iCanvas operator misleading customers about whether items are actually discounted
A class action lawsuit accuses online retailer Kroto, which operates the iCanvas site, of falsely claiming items for sale on their site are discounted, when they actually are not.
Lawsuit: Neighbors should pay for leasing home as vacation rental that was the scene of mass shooting
A family living near Beverly Hills has filed suit against their neighbors, who they say should pay for leasing their home as a short term vacation rental to people whose presence contributed to a mass shooting at the home that traumatized the family and the neighborhood
California, SF sue staffing company Qwick over designation of workers as contractors
The state of California has filed a lawsuit against Qwick, a staffing company supplying workers for companies in the restaurant and hospitality business, accusing Qwick of misclassifying workers as independent contractors to sidestep California labor and wage laws.
Class action lawsuit: Timeshare giant Wyndham denied salespeople rest breaks, shorted wages
Vacation timeshare giant Wyndham Destinations has been hit with a class action lawsuit by a group of timeshare salespeople, who claim the company has allegedly shorted them pay and denied them break periods, as required by law.
Draper on SEC lawsuits against crypto exchanges: ‘That is what they do in Russia’
Venture capitalist Tim Draper, the founder of Draper Fisher Jurvetson and Draper University, is slamming the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for filing a barrage of lawsuits against leading cryptocurrency exchanges, arguing that punishing crypto companies before clear regulations are in place for the industry is un-American.
Nonprofit group: lawsuit settlement by Fullerton a no-win for the city
Two bloggers from the nonprofit group Friends for Fullerton’s Future will each be paid $60,000 by the city of Fullerton and the city will retract allegations of criminal hacking against them, the Orange County Register reported.
Lawsuit seeks halt to in-person court appearances for nonessential civil proceedings
After two Los Angeles Superior Court interpreters and a traffic clerk, died of COVID-19 in recent weeks, a group of attorneys have filed a lawsuit to stop in-person appearances for “non-essential civil matters” such as traffic and eviction trials.
Robinhood sued for 'playing God' over traders
Robinhood, an online stock broker, has been hit with a wave of lawsuits over its recent handling of stock trades in Gamestop, AMC Theaters and Blackberry.
Los Angeles landlords seek injunction against eviction moratorium
A group of apartment owners wants to put an end to the moratorium on evictions and the freeze on rents in Los Angeles.The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles is asking a federal court to issue an injunction preventing the city from enforcing the moratorium and rent freeze.
California Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to Newsom's school reopening plan
The California Supreme Court has declined to hear arguments against Gov. Gavin Newsom’s restrictions on in-person schooling, but law firm Tyler and Bursch, LLP, which filed two petitions in partnership with Advocates for Faith and Freedom, said that this only means they will have to start in a lower court.
Judge tosses challenge to Los Angeles ban on flavored tobacco products
A federal judge has dismissed a challenge to Los Angeles County’s ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products.
SoCal sues state agency for 'ignoring' law on natural gas
Southern California Gas has sued a state agency for allegedly ignoring a state law that requires natural gas to be included in the state energy plans.
School boards back bill limiting COVID-19 liability for districts
The California School Boards Association is backing a bill giving school systems limited liability from COVID-19 lawsuits if schools reopen this fall.
Appeals court overturns verdict against UCLA, citing 'grave errors' by judge
The California Court of Appeal’s Second Appellate District recently reversed a $13 million judgment against the University of California Los Angeles in a gender discrimination and age harassment lawsuit.
California Chamber backs suspension of Private Attorneys General Act during COVID-19 pandemic
The California Chamber of Commerce is calling on the state to temporarily suspend a state law that makes it easier for employers to be sued during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal judge orders Los Angeles city and county to provide housing for homeless
The city of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County have been ordered by a federal judge to find housing for homeless living under freeways during the COVID-19 pandemic.
California Supreme Court sides with chemical company in pesticide insurance case
The California Supreme Court has reversed a lower court-decision involving the pesticide DDT and liability insurance policies held by Montrose Chemical Company.
Appeals court sides with Redondo Beach over California in voting-law dispute
LOS ANGELES -- The California Court of Appeal has backed the city of Redondo Beach against the state of California in a dispute over a state voting law.
California Appeal Court backs Tesoro oil refinery project
An environmental impact study that concluded a California oil refinery project would reduce air pollution has been upheld by the California Court of Appeal.
Lawsuit says baby sleepers threaten to suffocate infants
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Baby sleepers produced by Newell Brands DTC Inc. and Graco Children’s Products Inc. are dangerous, according to a class action lawsuit.