News from May 2024
Business and Legal Trends in the Animation Industry on May 16, 2024
The webinar will provide a business and legal overview of the animation industry.
Appeals court: CA Supreme Court ruling makes Macy's next retailer unable to escape PAGA class action
A panel of the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said a recent ruling from the California Supreme Court makes it impossible for Macy's to escape a class action under California's controversial Private Attorney General Act, even though the lead plaintiff's "individual claims" must go to arbitration
Lou Petrich Receives Los Angeles Copyright Society's Lifetime Achievement Award
Ballard Spahr Senior Counsel Louis P. Petrich received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Los Angeles Copyright Society (LACS) at its May 8 monthly meeting.
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit filed on behalf of California children challenging federal climate-change policies
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed on behalf of 18 California children that alleges federal climate-change policies discriminate against minors because the brunt of the resulting health risks will be assumed by children rather than adults.
Attorney General Bonta Announces Arrest and Charges Filed Against a Former Solano State Prison Correctional Officer
California Attorney General Rob Bonta \announced the arrest and felony charges filed against a former Solano State Prison Correctional Officer.
Allstate could resume writing homeowner policies in California— if future risks are considered
Allstate is signaling that it is willing to write new homeowner policies in California once again, provided that regulators implement reforms such as allowing future wildfire modeling– a position that dovetails with the insurance commissioners' reform plans for 2024.
Texas-based firm expands patent-infringement litigation to California businesses
A Texas-based company that has filed 46 patent-infringement lawsuits over the past three years filed four such lawsuits in California in April, raising concerns about an expansion of intellectual-property litigation against retailers.
California bill to protect children from social media risks would promote lawsuits, critics say
A California bill that critics say would lead to an avalanche of frivolous lawsuits being filed against social media companies unanimously passed a key California Assembly panel last month.
Woman accuses Venice Family Clinic of Negligent and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
Wendy Norried is seeking justice for her brother's death after he was treated at Venice Family Clinic in 2017. The plaintiff alleges that the clinic failed to inform her brother about side effects of a prescribed medication and did not monitor his response to the drug.
Katherine Sanceri sues Furfriends Animal Rescue for negligence and fraud
In the case of Katherine Sanceri versus Furfriends Animal Rescue, Inc., filed in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division One (Case ID: B326599) on April 29, 2024, Sanceri appealed a judgment granted to Furfriends by the Superior Court of Los Angeles County.
Man accuses Chinese Company of Breach of Contract and Fraud
In a lawsuit filed in California, Wenli Zeng is suing Hui Rong Dai and others for breach of contract, fraud, and fraudulent transfer among other claims. The case revolves around a loan agreement and a subsequent supplemental agreement that were breached by the defendants.
Class action: Allstate wrongly using workers' comp benefits to reduce, deny underinsured motorist claims
The lawsuit claims Allstate has a company policy of allegedly using the payment of workers' comp benefits to deny or reduce claims for uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage for people injured while driving on the job, allegedly violating California law
Woman sues owners of an unleashed dog after attack
In a recent lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of California, Angela Bevilacqua accuses Zarrinnaz N. Zarrinpour and Touraj Hedayat Asadi of negligence leading to a severe dog attack. The plaintiff seeks damages for physical and emotional pain, medical expenses, loss of earnings, and property damage.
Man accuses multiple drivers of negligence in a chain reaction car accident
James Martin Saenz has filed a lawsuit against multiple defendants including Jennifer Feltis and Venture Logistics Inc., alleging negligence and seeking damages for severe bodily injuries sustained in a chain reaction car accident. The case is set to be heard by the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.
George Shih sues David Max for attorney fees and anti-SLAPP motion
In the court case of George Shih et al. vs David Max et al., filed in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division One (Case ID: B324437) on April 29, 2024, a dispute over attorney fees and anti-SLAPP motion has been presented.
Davon Alexander Owens sues Menzies Aviation (USA), Inc. for employment discrimination
The court case Davon Alexander Owens vs. Menzies Aviation (USA), Inc., filed in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division Five, with case ID B324385, dates back to May 3, 2024.
Chad Ayach sues The Regents of the University of California for alleged denial of due process during expulsion hearings
In a lawsuit filed on April 30, 2024, in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division One (case ID: B325545), plaintiffs Chad Ayach and Joseph Nofal are appealing against their expulsion from the University of California Riverside (UC Riverside).
American Airlines to ex-flight attendants: You've already lost in court once
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - American Airlines says it has already defeated claims it tricked flight attendants into retiring early, pointing to their earlier failed lawsuit.
Jeffrey Thomas sues Sam's West for strict product liability and negligence
Jeffrey Thomas has filed a lawsuit against Sam's West, Inc., a California corporation, and 50 unidentified individuals and corporations in the Ventura Superior Court.
Farhad Nowzari sues Torrance Memorial Medical Center for restricting his medical privileges
In a lawsuit filed in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division Two, plaintiff Farhad Nowzari is appealing against Torrance Memorial Medical Center and others.