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Kroger sued over blueberry fruit bars
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers say there isn't enough blueberry in Kroger's fruit bar, despite packaging that makes customers think otherwise. -
Family of man shot, killed by police after allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend in the head sues San Diego for $30M
The family of Imanol Aparicio, who was shot and killed by San Diego Police, has filed a $30 million lawsuit against the city. Police have said Aparicio had just shot his ex-girlfriend in the forehead and allegedly appeared to be reaching for a gun when police shot him. -
Class action claims Rowdy Beverages contain citric acid, so they're not preservative free
The lawsuit asserts the alleged mislabeling violates California consumer protection laws, among other claims. -
Class action accuses Ivy Fertility of allowing Meta to glean private patient info via its website
California fertility centers operator, Ivy Fertility, has been accused in a class action lawsuit of allegedly sharing private patient information with Meta, the parent company of Facebook. -
Lawsuit blames San Diego cops for murder of woman by stalker
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - The estate of a San Diego woman killed by her stalker wants the city to pay up for failing to prevent it. -
Nestle faces class certification possibility in child labor lawsuit
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A new filing in a child labor lawsuit against Nestle over cocoa harvesting poses a threat to Nestle. -
Family of woman killed in Jan. 6 storming of Capitol sues America
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A lawsuit blames America for the death of a woman who was shot and killed by a Capitol police officer during the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the building. -
Cava Grill misses chance to attack claims in PFAS lawsuit
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - The Mediterranean food restaurant chain Cava Grill waited too long to try to dismiss certain claims against it in a class action lawsuit over the alleged presence of chemicals in its bowls. -
Wrongful death suit accuses San Diego of ignoring inmate's pleas for help
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) — Staff at a San Diego jail ignored an inmate's pleas for help, resulting in his death, a new lawsuit says. -
Bonta under fire: Cal Policy Center asks state bar to investigate AG's use of law against parents
As parents continue efforts to push for inclusion in key decisions on how their children want to gender identify, California Attorney Gen. Rob Bonta is suing to quash it, leading to a state Bar complaint that challenges the AG’s use of the legal system against parents. -
Lawsuit accuses makers of Wiley Wallaby candy of misleading customers with natural flavors claim
A class action lawsuit accuses the makers of Wiley Wallaby licorice candies of misleading the public by advertising its products are naturally flavored, when they allegedly contain artificial ingredients. -
Class action: Orgain protein shakes don't contain enough grass-fed protein
A class action lawsuit claims Orgain misled consumers about how much protein is actually in its line of protein shake product -
Judge strikes down CA ban on 'assault weapons,' says state trampling 2nd Amendment, SCOTUS decisions
U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez said California cannot constitutionally use threat of possible mass shootings to justify criminalizing the ownership of certain firearms the state believes are "unusually dangerous" -
Family sues Hyatt over toddler's nine-story fall, death at Puerto Vallarta resort
The family of a toddler who fell nine stories to his death while on vacation at a Hyatt resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, has filed suit against the hotel and resorts giant -
Horse trainer Baffert says social media personalities falsely accused him of cheating to produce winning horses
Racehorse trainer Bob Baffert has sued Justin Wunderler and Daniel DiCorcia, accusing them of defamation, extortion and escalating threats. -
Class action over alcoholic kombucha not specific enough
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A judge has tossed the original version of class action lawsuit claiming the drinkers of alcoholic kombucha drinks are misled into thinking they are healthier than they are. -
Wrongful death suit filed against Border Patrol; Undocumented immigrant fell off wall and died in custody
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) — The widow of an immigrant who fell from a high border barrier in California and died in U.S. Border Patrol custody is claiming wrongful death. -
Widow can collect on lapsed $1 million life policy, court rules
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - The widow of a man who stopped making premium payments on a $1 million life insurance policy can collect because the insurer didn’t follow state law before canceling the policy, a federal judge ruled. -
Lawsuit: Inmate who died was not given medication and his cell was covered in fecal matter
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) — The family of a California inmate who died while in jail claims he was not given his medication and allowed to stay in a cell with fecal matter and trash throughout. -
California man claims alcoholic kombucha is falsely labeled as 'good for you'
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) — A California man claims the maker of Nova Kombucha drinks is misleading consumers by labeling its alcoholic drinks as promoting health and balance.