California 6th District Court of Appeal
Recent News About California 6th District Court of Appeal
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Former Adjunct Lecturer Alleges Discrimination Against Santa Clara University
Jane Doe has filed a lawsuit against Santa Clara University alleging racial and gender discrimination during her tenure as an adjunct lecturer from 2016-2018. The case highlights serious accusations including harassment and failure by SCU management to address safety concerns raised by Doe during her employment period. -
Former Employee Alleges Labor Violations Against Tech Giant
A former employee has sued Western Digital Technologies Inc. and Employnet Inc., alleging multiple labor code violations including unpaid wages and inaccurate wage statements. The case will proceed in court after an appellate ruling upheld a lower court decision denying a motion for arbitration. -
Employee Alleges Employer Violated Wage Laws
An employee has successfully challenged his employer's attempt to compel arbitration over wage disputes in a California appellate court ruling. The case highlights critical issues around contract acceptance methods in employment agreements. -
Patient Alleges Medical Malpractice Against Physical Therapy Provider
Wenqian Zuo has filed a lawsuit against Select CAL Physical Therapy claiming their treatments caused severe nerve and muscle damage. The case hinges on whether it was filed within California's statute limitations for medical malpractice. -
Plaintiff alleges negligence by healthcare provider over laser eye surgery
Georgina Montano accuses Dr. William Ellis and his clinic over a botched laser eye surgery leading to prolonged suffering and complications post-operation. The case hinges on whether statutory deadlines were properly tolled following a notice to sue within the last days before expiration. -
University Accused of Coercive Vaccine Mandate Policies
In a heated legal dispute over COVID-19 vaccination mandates at Santa Clara University, plaintiffs allege violations of statutory and constitutional rights due to coercive policies enforced by university officials. The case highlights tensions between public health measures and individual freedoms within educational institutions. -
Corporate Dispute: U.S. TelePacific Sues Honeywell Over Defective Water Filter Causing Flood Damage
U.S. TelePacific Holdings Corp has filed a lawsuit against Honeywell International over a defective water filter causing significant flood damage at an adjacent business in California. The appellate court ruled partially in favor of U.S. TelePacific's claims for equitable indemnity while dismissing premature contribution claims without prejudice. -
Former Employee Alleges Labor Violations Against Organic Fertilizer Company
Jesus Silva has filed a class action lawsuit against his former employer True Organic Products, Inc., alleging numerous labor law violations including unpaid wages and unfair competition practices. The case has been moved to arbitration following a court order despite Silva's objections. -
Plaintiff alleges unlawful detention by City Police
Kent Taylor’s lawsuit against Sunnyvale’s police department has been dismissed due to procedural non-compliance despite multiple amendments allowed by courts over nearly two years since initial filing in September 2021. -
Plaintiffs accuse neighbor over negligence leading to destructive house fire
Julie and Gavin Maxwell have successfully sued their neighbor Sara West after an illegal rental conversion led to a devastating fire destroying both residences. The court ruled in favor of plaintiffs citing significant building code violations by West as direct contributors to their loss. -
Regional Medical Center Sues County Over Unpaid Emergency Services
The Regional Medical Center of San Jose has taken legal action against Santa Clara County over alleged failures to reimburse emergency healthcare services provided through Valley Health Plan (VHP). Following a key Supreme Court ruling clarifying public entity immunities under contract law, both parties have agreed to revisit their dispute in court. -
Tenant Sues Landlord Over Negligence Leading To Severe Injury
Michele R., a tenant from Carmel Valley is suing landlord Alexander Henson for negligence after fracturing her ankle due to an improperly maintained deck at her rental unit leading to an award of approximately $90k. -
Defendant accused of unlawful debt collection activities
The article discusses how the Weinstock Family Trust filed a lawsuit against Daniel J. Shaw and others for allegedly unlawful debt collection activities stemming from an old real estate development project in Washington state. The plaintiffs argue that attempts to collect on a previous judgment are invalid because they believe the underlying debt was extinguished; however, their case faces significant legal hurdles due to protections afforded by anti-SLAPP statutes. -
Trustee Sued Over Neutrality Stance Amidst Trust Dispute
A legal battle has erupted over a trustee's duty amidst allegations of undue influence on a revocable trust amendment. Trustee Manijeh Sheila Koski seeks neutrality while facing opposition from disinherited nephew Schuyler Campbell and new beneficiary Dinora Figueroa. -
Plaintiff challenges Lakeside Joint School District over Tax Exemption Initiative
A recent court filing sees Carlton Loeber taking legal action against Lakeside Joint School District over their refusal to place his proposed tax exemption initiative on the ballot. The case raises significant questions about voter rights and school district taxation powers under California law. -
Defendant accused of violating maximum commitment period
Mario Rodriguez has filed a complaint against Santa Clara County's Superior Court over alleged violations related to his extended pretrial detention due to incompetency rulings and subsequent delays exacerbated by COVID-19 disruptions. -
Citizen Sues Local School District Over Tax Exemption Initiative
Carlton Loeber has taken legal action against Lakeside Joint School District after they refused to place his proposed tax exemption initiative on the ballot. The case delves into whether voters can use initiatives to affect local school taxes under California law. -
Former Employee Alleges Privacy Violations Against Agricultural Firm Over COVID-19 Testing
Ryan Owen Frayo has taken legal action against his former employer A&A Organic Farms Corporation alleging wrongful termination due to refusal to undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing citing privacy concerns under California's Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA). Despite appeals challenging lower court rulings dismissing his claims due to procedural deficiencies in meeting statutory requirements under CMIA provisions protecting medical confidentiality. -
Shareholder Sues Tech Giant Over Alleged Breach Of Fiduciary Duty And Lack Of Diversity
Edward Sanchez has filed a lawsuit against executives at Cisco Systems alleging breaches related to racial and ethnic diversity within the company. The case highlights issues around corporate governance practices following Cisco's reincorporation from California to Delaware. -
Bay View Community accuses Marina Coast Water District over water system maintenance
Bay View Community DE has taken legal action against Marina Coast Water District over who should maintain a critical water delivery system serving their mobile home park. Following extensive litigation and an initial ruling favoring Bay View, both parties have now settled with an agreement reversing part of the previous judgment.