News from August 2024
California Resident Sues Retail Giant Old Navy Over Negligence Leading to Serious Injuries
Patricia Betancourt has filed a lawsuit against Old Navy alleging negligence after sustaining serious injuries from slipping on a plastic hanger at one of their stores in Thousand Oaks, California. The case seeks compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and general damages.
Former Employee Alleges PBS Foods Violated Multiple Labor Laws
A former Panera Bread employee has filed a class action lawsuit against PBS Foods alleging multiple labor law violations including unpaid overtime and denied meal breaks. The case seeks various forms of relief including unpaid wages and statutory penalties.
Plaintiff alleges Haul Away Rubbish Service liable for Negligence
A lawsuit has been filed against Haul Away Rubbish Service following an accident caused by one of its drivers who suffered an unexpected seizure while driving. The plaintiff argues that there were signs indicating potential incapacitation which should have been addressed prior to allowing him behind the wheel.
Insurify report predicts California car insurance costs could rise 50% this year
A report released by Insurify on August 11 found that car insurance costs could increase by more than 50% in California in 2024, despite predictions from experts that insurance hikes would slow this year.
'Lemon law' lawsuits soar in California amid proposals for reform
California tort reform supporters have been raising the alarm about a recent 52% spike in lawsuits involving the state’s “lemon law” – the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act – leading to the filing of 22,655 such auto-defect lawsuits in 2023.
Paramedic Sues City Over Racial Discrimination and Defamation Claims
A Los Angeles paramedic has lost his legal battle against the City over allegations including racial discrimination and defamation following an investigation into misconduct claims during patient transport duties at LAX airport.
**City Alleges Mobile Home Park's Solar Facility Violates Zoning Laws**
In a complex legal dispute involving zoning laws and solar panel installations, Santa Clarita claims that portions of a large solar facility violate local regulations due to improper permitting and reduced open space requirements at Canyon View Estates mobile home park.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Homeowner Over Dog Attack
Quynh Nguyen has filed a lawsuit against David M. Strassman following a severe dog attack while house-sitting at his residence in Ojai, California on August 14th last year.
Longshore Worker Sues Port Authorities Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Ruben Gonzalez has filed a lawsuit against Port of Hueneme and Oxnard Harbor District alleging negligence after an accident at a maritime terminal left him severely injured. The case seeks damages for pain and suffering as well as lost earnings capacity due to permanent disabilities.
California Resident Sues Local Motel Over ADA Violations
A paraplegic man has filed suit against Dilnik Inc., alleging multiple violations of disability rights laws due to inadequate handicapped parking facilities at their Ventura-based motel. The plaintiff seeks both injunctive relief and statutory damages.
Kern Community College District agrees to $2.4 million settlement with professor in retaliation case
A former social sciences professor at Bakersfield College has agreed to a $2.4 million settlement to resolve his litigation against the Kern Community College District (KCCD) alleging administrative misconduct and retaliation.
Google can't use 'browser agnosticism' to sidestep Chrome users' sync privacy class action
A federal appeals panel says an Oakland federal judge asked the wrong legal questions in deciding that Google could pull the plug on class action lawsuits accusing the tech giant of violating state and federal privacy laws by collecting browsing history and other info about Chrome users, allegedly without consent
Church Trustees Accuse Former Pastor in Legal Battle Over Leadership
A heated legal dispute over who should lead a prominent Los Angeles church has been resolved by an appellate court ruling favoring current trustees over former pastor Brian W.Peters.The case highlights allegations including fraudulent filings with state authoritiesand unauthorized control claims by ousted leaders.
Plaintiffs Accuse Ventura County Over Zoning Violations at Old Creek Ranch Winery
The Holguin Family Ventures have taken legal action against Ventura County regarding alleged improper zoning practices affecting their Old Creek Ranch Winery operations. The family claims historical usage rights while seeking validation or necessary permits for continued expansion.
Former Student Sues Loyola Marymount University Over Negligence Claims
Quante Adger sued Loyola Marymount University after being injured by falling equipment during a lecture but faced setbacks as courts ruled largely in favor of defendants citing lack of evidence linking most claimed injuries directly to incident.
Family Member Accuses Co-Trustee Sibling of Fraud Over Property Distribution
A legal battle over trust assets has ended unfavorably for one family member who accused another sibling of fraudulently depriving her of property benefits through concealed transactions spanning over a decade.
Sheppard Mullin Obtains Significant Win in Healthcare Antitrust Litigation
Sheppard Mullin’s nationally recognized healthcare litigation team obtained a significant win for client MultiPlan Corporation, a leading provider of healthcare data and analytics products and services, in San Francisco Superior Court.
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.
Lawsuits: New CA tax law unconstitutional try to grab money from taxpayers for income earned in the past
Two lawsuits are challenging the passage of SB167, a new law that Dems say is a "clarification" of existing law, but that taxpayers say would give the state sweeping powers to force taxpayers to pay billions of dollars in taxes for income they earned decades in the past
Economics professor: EV targets based on questionable science have ‘far-reaching’ economic downsides
Energy companies and industry associations have challenged California's EV targets in the Supreme Court, saying they have illegally extended their standards nationwide. But new research says EV sales targets and subsidies, such as those in place in California, could lead to the destruction of the automobile industry.