U.S. District Court Central District of California
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Motel owners sue LAPD, say warrantless searches amount to targeted harassment, civil rights violations
The owners of a Los Angeles motel have sued the city and the police department, claiming that officers have violated their constitutional rights by conducting regular warrantless searches and seizures at the property. -
Class action accuses Forever 21 of exposing workers' info amid data breach
Retailer Forever 21 has been hit with a class action, claiming the company allowed current and former workers' personal information to be exposed when it suffered a data breach. -
iCanvas hit with class action over price comparisons
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A proposed class action says iCanvas is deceiving customers with price comparisons. -
The Texas Pete-isn't-from-Texas lawsuit fizzles out after plaintiff's relationship with lawyer becomes issue
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A serial plaintiff in class-action lawsuits has dropped out of at least two cases over claims defense lawyers have harassed him about ties to his lawyers, including an allegation he was involved in an “intermingled intimate relationship” with a former college roommate and his attorney. -
Lawsuit alleges ADA class action lawyers froze partner out of FedEx fees
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers who hit FedEx with a lawsuit over whether the company's drop boxes could be accessed by wheelchair-bound individuals are now fighting over nearly $1 million in fees. -
California telemarketing company faces lawsuit for allegedly contacting individuals on the National Do Not Call Registry
A lawsuit has been filed against a California company, alleging that the company regularly sends unwanted prerecorded messages to individuals registered with the National Do Not Call Registry. -
California telemarketing company sued for sending text messages to people on the National Do Not Call Registry
A man has filed a class action lawsuit against a California telemarketing company for sending him unwanted text messages despite being on the National Do Not Call Registry and repeatedly opting out of receiving the text messages. -
Emanate Health faces invasion of privacy class action lawsuit
Emanate Health is facing a class action lawsuit that claims that the company's website secretly records users' sensitive medical information and sends it to Facebook without their consent. -
Class action alleges Fiskars violates Video Privacy Protection Act
LOS ANGELES – A woman has filed a lawsuit against a video streaming service, claiming that the company violates the Video Privacy Protection Act by reporting what she watches to Google. -
Anaheim man accused of stealing architectural licensing exam questions, selling them online via Chinese app
LOS ANGELES – The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards has filed a lawsuit against a California resident who is accused of stealing architectural licensing exam questions and selling them online. -
California woman files lawsuit against OTC cold medicine manufacturers claiming false advertising
The lawsuit claims the cough-and-cold medication sellers knew their products containing phenlyephrine were ineffective as nasal decongestants, but sold them anyway -
Federal judge says California's 'large-capacity magazine' ban can't square with Second Amendment
A federal judge has ruled the California state law, backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, is "clearly unconstitutional" when weighed using the tests required by the U.S. Supreme Court -
German businessman sues LAPD following allegedly false arrest
A German immigrant has filed a lawsuit against the LAPD and its officers, claiming that he was falsely arrested and that the arrest has damaged his reputation as a businessman and ruined his chances of becoming a U.S. citizen. -
L.A. trial lawyer group fights lawsuit over expulsion of member after message board melee
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A professional group for Los Angeles plaintiff lawyers is defending its decision to kick out one of its members who, in return, sued it in federal court. -
Lawsuit alleges San Bernardino deputies' excessive force restricted man's airway and killed him
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A mother alleges her son suffered from positional asphyxia and died at the hands of San Bernardino California deputies who illegally detained him without medical care. -
Calif. AG successfully pleads insulin-cost claims to keep suit out of federal court
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General Rob Bonta will get his wish that his lawsuit over insulin prices will be heard in Los Angeles state court, rather than federal court. -
New Jersey man alleges he became addicted to herbal tonic
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A New Jersey man alleges he became addicted to an herbal tonic supplement due its active ingredient kratom, which affects opioid receptors in the brain. -
Disney faces shareholder lawsuit over Disney+ projections
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A union pension fund is suing The Walt Disney Company, claiming investors were misled by executives' statements about the success of its Disney+ streaming platform. -
Beyond Meat faces class action over drop in stock value
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A union's retirement fund is suing Beyond Meat in a shareholder class action, claiming it deceived investors with claims or large-scale partnerships with chains like McDonald's. -
Virgin Airlines faces lawsuit over refusal to give refunds for pandemic flight cancellations
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — Virgin Airlines is facing a class action lawsuit over its allege denial of refunds to ticket-holders for cancelled flights during the COVID-19 pandemic.