News from October 2024
Plaintiff alleges Trustees of Real Estate Trust violated Disability Access Laws
Gabby Furno has filed a lawsuit against trustees of a real estate trust over alleged violations of disability access laws at a Ventura skin care bar's parking lot. Filed in Ventura Superior Court on October 8th, this case highlights critical issues around accessibility compliance under both federal and state laws.
Former Employee Alleges Keller North America Violated Labor Laws
Paul Hernandez has filed a lawsuit against Keller North America alleging workplace harassment and labor law violations during his tenure from October 2019 to March 2023. The case highlights issues like unpaid overtime and wrongful termination while seeking various forms of compensation through the court system.
Business Partners Accuse Mi Pueblo Café Owner of Breach of Contract
A legal battle unfolds in Ventura County as Julio C. Lopez and Maria G. Castor sue Narrez Inc., alleging breach of contract related to their investment in Mi Pueblo Café along with multiple labor law violations under CEO Roberto Naranjo’s management.
Former Employee Alleges Record Technology Inc.'s CEO Mismanaged Profit-Sharing Funds
Jorge Rocha has filed a lawsuit against Record Technology Inc., accusing its CEO Donald MacInnis of fraudulently mismanaging his profit-sharing plan contributions during his nearly four-decade employment with the company. The suit seeks damages and judicial intervention to recover allegedly diverted funds.
USC Gould’s JD Class of 2027 continues to set the bar for accomplishment
For an unprecedented six years in a row, USC Gould School of Law has welcomed a record-setting JD class.
Kacey Riccomini Recognized as Top Labor & Employment Attorney
Thompson Coburn partner Kacey Riccomini has been named among the "Leader of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys" by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
Karpaty & Gemignani LLC accused of Violating Disability Access Laws
A visually-impaired woman sues Karpaty & Gemignani LLC for failing to make their website accessible under disability rights laws. Filed in Ventura County Superior Court on October 7th by attorney Joseph R. Manning Jr., the lawsuit seeks injunctive relief and damages due to alleged violations of ADA and UCRA statutes.
Plaintiffs Allege RV Manufacturer Violated Consumer Protection Laws
A recent appellate court decision highlights a significant consumer protection issue involving a major RV manufacturer accused of violating California laws through unenforceable contract terms aimed at moving legal disputes out-of-state.The plaintiffs argue these practices undermine essential statutory protections.
Orange County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 14
The Orange County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 14 in the suits below:
UCLA Law receives a $2.2 million gift to sustain its clinical impact in Native Nations
Bolstering UCLA School of Law’s efforts to improve the lives of Native people throughout California and the country, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has awarded a $2.2 million grant to further support the ongoing work of the law school’s Tribal Legal Development Clinic.
San Bernardino County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 12
The San Bernardino County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 12 in the suits below:
Orange County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 12
The Orange County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 12 in the suits below:
Disbarred California attorney given 5-year probation sentence in cryptocurrency scheme
A federal judge in Nevada has sentenced a disbarred California attorney to five years of probation and restitution amounting to nearly $14 million over the former lawyer’s involvement in a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme.
Judge won't let Disney run to appeals court to win OK to fire actors over political speech
A Los Angeles federal judge said Disney can't go to an appeals court to seek to overturn her refusal to dismiss a lawsuit from former "Mandalorian" actor Gina Carano, accusing the company of violating her rights by firing her from the show over her conservative political views, which Disney said was "offensive"
State of California Superior Court - Kern County: Actions Taken on Oct. 11
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity on Oct. 11 in the suits below:
Orange County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 11
The Orange County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 11 in the suits below:
Meet our 2024 PILC Grant Recipients Working in Government — Part Three
Southwestern's Public Interest Law Committee (PILC) is a student-run organization that sponsors several events each year to raise student awareness and involvement in providing legal services for underrepresented communities and is dedicated to facilitating public interest law careers by supporting students in public interest work through fundraising efforts for the school's Public Interest Law Summer Grant Program.
San Bernardino County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 11
The San Bernardino County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 11 in the suits below:
Monsanto agrees to pay city of Los Angeles $35 million to settle PCB lawsuit
Monsanto Co. has agreed to pay $35 million to settle a city of Los Angeles lawsuit that sought to hold the agrochemical firm accountable for manufacturing and selling chemical compounds decades ago that contaminated L.A.-area waterways.
Meta, social media operators can't pull plug on states' suit over young people's 'addiction'
An Oakland federal judge said a bipartisan coalition of nearly three dozen state attorneys general had provided enough evidence to this point that Meta and other social media companies knew their products were addictive to young people and misled the public about the risks, leading to societal harms