News from August 2024
U.S. Market Entry Event on August 6, 2024
Littler, together with Global Victoria and AmCham, is hosting U.S market entry events aimed at providing essential information to companies looking to U.S. expansion.
State Bar's chief trial counsel: Tustin attorney's misappropriation of client funds 'stunning'
A Tustin attorney is facing 27 ethics charges and possible disbarment as a result of an investigation by the state’s Office of Chief Trial Counsel (OCTC) that found him liable for misappropriating $282 million belonging to as many as 60,000 clients.
Care Center Sued Over Alleged Negligence Leading To Severe Injury
Colleen McCarthy has filed a lawsuit against Greenfield Care Center of Fillmore LLC following an accident where she slipped on leaves on their property leading to severe injuries. The suit alleges negligence in maintaining safe premises and seeks various damages including medical expenses.
San Diego Business Journal Selects Jaime Choi and Jing Liu as 2024 “Leaders of Influence in Life Sciences”
Partners Jaime Choi and Jing Liu were named to San Diego Business Journal’s 2024 “Leaders of Influence in Life Sciences” for the second consecutive year.
California Department of Insurance announces changes to the state's FAIR Plan
The California FAIR Plan Association (Fair Plan), the state's "insurer of last resort," is set to undergo changes as announced by California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara in a press release on July 26.
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.
Defendant accused of Breach Of Contract And Fraud
A high-stakes legal battle involving a $600K loan culminates as Aaron Unger's claims against Laura Gottlieb are upheld by court ruling; includes details on fraudulent activities & significant financial penalties imposed.
Former Tenants Allege Property Management Company Violated Consumer Protection Laws
A group of former tenants has filed a lawsuit against Gleiberman Properties alleging violations of California's Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA). The plaintiffs claim they were not provided required notices or copies of investigative consumer reports during their rental applications.
Major Grocery Chain Sued Over Negligence Leading to Serious Injury
A personal injury lawsuit has been filed against Vons and its parent company Albertsons following an incident where a customer slipped on water inside a store leading to severe injuries. The plaintiff seeks damages for medical expenses and pain suffered due to alleged negligence in maintaining safe premises.
Former Police Handler Sues City Over Deadly Dog Attack
A former police handler is suing his city employer after an attack-trained service dog he purchased killed one neighbor and severely injured another six months later. The lawsuit raises questions about responsibility and duty of care in handling retired police dogs.
Republicans can't sue Google for diverting their get-out-the-vote emails to spam folders, judge says
The Republican National Committee's effort to revive its lawsuit against Google, which it accused of diverting its emails to spam folders for political reasons, has failed, even though the RNC noted the diversions appeared to suddenly stop after the lawsuit was filed in 2022
Kansas Marketing Agency Accused Of Unauthorized Data Access By California Resident
A Kansas-based marketing agency faces allegations from a California resident claiming unauthorized access to his computer data via spyware installed through their website interactions.
Feds file suit vs TikTok over data collection from kid users
The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice filed suit in Los Angeles federal court against the operators of TikTok, saying the massively popular video sharing platform has violated a federal law protecting children's online privacy, even after agreeing to stop in 2019
Property Management Company Cleared in Premises Liability Case Over Child’s Injury
A California appellate court has ruled in favor of a former property management company accused of negligence after a child suffered burns from a faulty heater grate three years post-management termination. This decision underscores key legal principles regarding duty and control over rental properties.
State Agency Accused Over Hazardous Sidewalk Conditions Leading to Injury
Sirious Ghermezian has successfully appealed against summary judgment favoring California Department Of Transportation concerning an alleged hazardous sidewalk condition leading to his injury in June 2019 near Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles.
Former Employee Sues Southern California Healthcare System for Wrongful Termination
Paul Edward Martignetti has filed a lawsuit against his former employer alleging wrongful termination and employment discrimination after suffering multiple work-related injuries over several years.
The case highlights contentious arbitration proceedings involving privileged document reviews which played a crucial role in awarding him $3.4 million in damages.
California church's legal counsel: Covid-era citations worth $67K for alleged health violations were 'government overreach'
Covid-related citations issued by a California agency against a San Jose church and Christian school were the product of an invalid search warrant, an administrative appeals board decided. The church and school's lawyers said the citations were targeted violations of religious freedom
PAGA plaintiffs can't block other PAGA plaintiffs' settlement deals, CA Supreme Court says
A California Supreme Court majority says the state's controversial Private Attorney General Act, which empowers workers and their lawyers to sue employers for labor law violations in the name of the state, doesn't give them the right to stop other workers from settling similar claims, if they believe the deal is too small
Dubai-Based Media Conglomerate Accused of Defamation Wins Jurisdiction Battle
A defamation lawsuit filed by Achraf Safieddine against Dubai-based MBC Group has been dismissed due to lack of personal jurisdiction in California courts. Despite allegations linking him to Hezbollah money laundering activities broadcasted by Al Arabiya network via DISH Network in the U.S., the court ruled insufficient connections between MBC Group's actions and California.
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.