News from March 2024
Appeals panel: Local density caps OK'd by voters don't defeat state law allowing denser housing
California appeals judges said Senate Bill 10, which allows cities and counties to approve certain higher-density housing developments, don't violate the state constitution by overriding local voter initiatives setting housing density caps.
Lenny & Larry's accused in class action of exaggerating probiotic content of 'immunity bars'
Food products manufacturer Lenny & Larry's has been hit with a class action lawsuit accusing the company of misleading consumers about the probiotic content of its "immunity bars."
Class action: Teleflora allegedly let hackers access customer personal info during breach
The lawsuit asserts Teleflora allegedly violated state and federal law by allegedly not doing enough to protect customer names and Social Security numbers amid a data breach.
Southern California school district updates parental-notification policy after being sued by state
A San Bernardino County school district has revised its parental notification policy in the wake of California’s attorney general suing the district over alleged violations of the state constitution and state law, resulting in alleged discrimination against transgender students.
State Farm to pull 72,000 home insurance policies, complicating California's housing crunch
State Farm will not renew 72,000 home insurance policies in California this year, raising renewed concerns about the effects of the state’s regulatory and litigation environment, as well as the impact of catastrophic events including wildfires.
California State Bar disputes lawsuit's allegations of 'rampant corruption' in case of disbarred L.A. attorney
The State Bar of California has rejected claims outlined in a lawsuit that it engaged in “rampant corruption” and incestuous relations with disbarred Los Angeles attorney Thomas Girardi, who is scheduled to face criminal proceedings later this year.
California Insurance Commissioner Lara: 'Climate-driven mega fires' responsible for 'supercharged' California insurance costs
California's leading insurance regulator has stated that the state's residents are experiencing increased insurance costs due to climate change-induced fires. Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara made this announcement in a press release issued on March 14.
Lawdragon Recognizes 5 Quinn Emanuel Attorneys in "100 Leading AI & Legal Tech Advisors" Guide
Quinn Emanuel is pleased to announce that 5 attorneys have been recognized in the inaugural 2024 Lawdragon “100 Leading AI & Legal Tech Advisors” guide.
Sheppard Mullin Guides Club in Groundbreaking Major League Soccer Commercial and Sporting Alliance
The Sheppard Mullin Sports Team has recently represented San Francisco-based The Town FC in a first of its kind transaction between a Major League Soccer (MLS) club and a local commercial partner.
California joins lawsuit challenging proposed merger of Kroger, Albertsons
The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of states that includes California have filed a legal challenge to the proposed merger of Kroger Co. and Albertsons, arguing that the $24.6B deal would lead to price hikes. Kroger said those claims are false and the merger will actually result in lower prices and greater choice
Class action claims Ocean Spray dried cranberries contain added sugar, aren't as healthy as claimed
The lawsuit asserts Ocean Spray misled consumers and allegedly violated California consumer protection laws.
San Diego church says City Council violated Constitution, CA law by denying plan to build new church
All Peoples Church in San Diego has sued the city of San Diego, alleging that the City Council violated its constitutional rights and federal law by siding with the church's opponents and denying it permission to build a new church building
BakerHostetler Relocates Los Angeles Office to Premier Century City Space
BakerHostetler announced that it has relocated its Los Angeles office to 1900 Avenue of the Stars in the heart of Century City’s vibrant business district.
Lawyer asked for $300K in fees for small win but got nothing, now will get what's 'reasonable'
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A labor lawyer whose dream of $300,000 in fees for helping a client win $7,600 was shattered by a Los Angeles judge is heading back to court to argue what a reasonable amount would be.
Lawsuit claims residents living near Chiquita Canyon Landfill sickened by noxious gases from landfill
The lawsuit asserts the landfill operators must remedy "geyser"-like eruptions of polluted wastewater and fugitive noxious gases, which allegedly have sickened thousands of people living near Chiquita Canyon.
Class action: Danone's Evian 'Natural Spring Water' allegedly contains microplastics
The class action lawsuit claims the company allegedly has misled consumers.
Over 75% of claims made in $45.5M Altria e-cigarettes settlement found to be potential fraud; Judge OKs deal
A federal judge has given a final OK to a $45.5 million settlement with Altria over allegations the tobacco firm misled consumers about the addictiveness of Juul e-cigarettes, despite evidence that more than 75% of the filed claims are invalid or fraudulent.
San Diego Business Journal Selects Marisa Miller as a 2024 “Woman of Influence in Construction”
Marisa Miller, the office managing partner of Sheppard Mullin’s Del Mar office was selected to San Diego Business Journal’s 2024 “Women of Influence in Construction” list, which annually recognizes and celebrates the 50 most influential women leaders in the construction industry.
Class action accuses Yardi of allegedly facilitating collusion among apartment landlords
Yardi Systems, a property management software developer, has been accused in a class action lawsuit of facilitating a nationwide price-fixing scheme.
City of San Diego settles class action over enforcement of parking ordinances against the homeless
A long-running class-action lawsuit filed against the city of San Diego over enforcement of parking ordinances against homeless people living in their vehicles has been tentatively settled, with the biggest chunk of funds going to attorney fees.