News from March 2023
Federal court revives challenge to AB5, says Uber, Postmates have shown they were 'singled out' by lawmakers
A federal court has revived a suit by Uber and Postmates that seeks to block a law that makes them treat their drivers as employees, not contractors, saying there are indications the legislator behind the law "singled out" the two companies because of "animus."
California 4th District Court of Appeal: Actions Taken on March 13
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity on March 13 in the suits below:
March 13: San Bernardino County Superior Court docket for "dissolution with children" cases
The following cases categorized as "dissolution with children" were on the docket in the San Bernardino County Superior Court on March 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
San Bernardino County Superior Court: Actions Taken on March 13
The San Bernardino County Superior Court reported the following activity on March 13 in the suits below:
New ruling means employers don't 'automatically' need to pay when hit with class actions over meal break pay claims
An attorney who defends businesses againt lawsuits over wage claims says a new appeals court ruling is a significant win for employers, giving businesses new means of defending themselves against potentially big class action claims
March 13: California 4th District Court of Appeal docket for "cv" cases
The following cases categorized as "cv" were on the docket in the California 4th District Court of Appeal on March 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
David Nasatir Discusses Commercial Real Estate and Multifamily Investments in Benzinga
Obermayer Chair David Nasatir was interviewed by Benzinga on March 17, 2023, in connection with the failed Silicon Valley and Signature banks and the halt of commercial real estate (CRE) investment and sales.
Court activity on March 14: Abbas Alikhani vs Majid Azartash
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Abbas Alikhani against Majid Azartash on March 14: 'Opinion Filed. (signed Unpublished) Affirmed. (motoike) Goethals Delaney'.
Court activity on March 14: Property and Casualty Insurance Company of Hartford vs Anita Hafner
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Property and Casualty Insurance Company of Hartford against Anita Hafner, Pamela Mitchell and The Greenfield Law Firm on March 14: 'Cause Argued And Submitted.'.
Court activity on March 14: CFFC2, Inc. vs Conny Bergstrom
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by CFFC2, Inc. against Conny Bergstrom on March 14: 'Opinion Filed. (signed Unpublished) The Judgment Is Affirmed. (motoike)/sanchez/Delaney'.
Court activity on March 13: Paul Fishbein vs Michelle Segal
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Paul Fishbein against Michelle Segal on March 13: 'Cause Argued And Submitted.'.
Jury awards L.A. County prosecutor $1.5M in lawsuit alleging Gascón retaliated for opposing policies minimizing juvenile prosecutions
A Los Angeles jury has awarded a county prosecutor $1.5 million in damages, concluding that District Attorney George Gascón demoted her in retaliation for her questioning of Gascón’s justice reforms.
Court activity on March 14: Madison Anne Vernoy vs Department of Motor Vehicles of the State of California
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Madison Anne Vernoy against Department of Motor Vehicles of the State of California and Steven P. Gordon on March 14: 'Cause Argued And Submitted.'.
Court activity on March 13: Jim Boydston +5 vs Alex Padilla, as Secretary of State, etc.
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jim Boydston +5, Linda Carpenter Sexauer and Lindsay Vurek against Alex Padilla, as Secretary of State, etc. and State of California on March 13: 'Cause Argued And Submitted.'.
Court activity on March 14: Jeremiah J. Sullivan, III vs Lisa B. Sullivan
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jeremiah J. Sullivan, III against Lisa B. Sullivan on March 14: 'Association Of Attorneys Filed For: Appellant'.
Court activity on March 14: Andre Hurst vs California Coastal Commission
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Andre Hurst against California Coastal Commission on March 14: 'Cause Argued And Submitted.'.
Court activity on March 14: Sonia Gutierrez vs Victor Gutierrez
The San Bernardino County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Sonia Gutierrez against Victor Gutierrez on March 14: 'Hearing Osc Dismissal Of Action/Failure To Trial (5 Years).'.
Class action lawyers ask to represent tortilla eaters in California
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers alleging consumers were misled by a Mexican flag on packages of tortillas are asking a federal judge to certify a California class as they face a motion to dismiss.
Mouradian, Demetriou Selected to 2023 Thomson Reuters Southern California Super Lawyers® List
Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers has selected Mhare Mouradian and Andrew Demetriou to the 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers® list.
Court: Losing your foot was notice of possible malpractice claim
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A man who developed gangrene and had to have his foot amputated waited too long to sue a California county for medical malpractice, an appeals court ruled, rejecting the plaintiff’s argument he only discovered he had a potential claim after visiting the Mexican consulate on another matter months after his foot was cut off.