SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RECORD

Traci Morgan has sued Zarco Hotels Incorporated alleging their website is inaccessible for individuals with disabilities using screen reader software. The case seeks compliance with ADA standards among other remedies.

Saeid Aminpour's appeal against an order awarding attorney fees to Mehran Verdi has been affirmed by the Superior Court of Los Angeles County following a contentious legal battle involving anti-SLAPP statutes and substantial fee disputes.

Diane Cafferata, an award-winning trial lawyer at Quinn Emanuel, recently launched the audiobook version of her highly regarded guide, Business Litigation Demystified. Available on audio platforms Audible, Spotify, Google Play, Apple and others, this practical resource equips business executives, managers, and in-house counsel—both in the U.S. and internationally—with the knowledge they need to navigate the complexities of the U.S. litigation process.

When USC Gould School of Law recessed for winter break in December 2023, two students in the Intellectual Property & Technology Law Clinic (IPTLC) kept working.

A group of former clients has accused their previous attorneys at Geragos & Geragos APC of professional negligence leading to substantial monetary penalties due to alleged misuse of discovery processes.

A real estate dispute involving allegations of coercion has led to an appellate court dismissing an appeal due to insufficient legal arguments by defendants Ernest G., Allen B., Monica R., Shelmadine M., and Eddieson M.. Plaintiff Yvonne T. Anderson successfully argued that her mother was coerced into signing over property rights while mentally incompetent.

Emilio Reyes has filed a lawsuit against Kizh Nation Resources Management alleging defamation among other charges related to wrongful use of confidential genealogical information.The case highlights complex issues surrounding corporate liability for individual actions within affiliated organizations.

John Doe has filed a lawsuit against Indus Investments Inc., alleging severe sexual harassment and retaliation during his employment as a personal assistant to Tehmina Adaya at Royal Lush LLC. The California appellate court has upheld a lower court’s decision denying arbitration for these claims under new federal laws protecting employees from forced arbitration in cases involving sexual misconduct.

Rancho Oaks Investments has taken legal action against Mid-Century Insurance Company and Farmers Insurance Exchange for allegedly failing to defend them in lawsuits brought forth by Starbucks Corporation and Lighting & Bulbs Wholesale Supply Inc., leading to over $1 million in incurred costs.

A former spouse has appealed against a court's decision regarding their divorce settlement claiming significant errors in calculating his share from selling their family home leading to potential financial injustice requiring judicial review.

Andy Martin has filed a lawsuit against Stuart Enterprises LLC alleging violations of disability access laws at their plant nursery in Camarillo. The suit seeks injunctive relief and damages due to inaccessible parking facilities which caused difficulty and embarrassment for Martin.

Anthony Bouyer has filed a lawsuit against Centerpoint Mall LLC alleging violations of disability access laws at their Oxnard property under both state and federal statutes. The case highlights significant accessibility issues faced by disabled patrons.

A former contractor at Salinas Valley State Prison has filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation alleging defamation and retaliation after reporting workplace harassment. The plaintiff seeks damages for lost wages and emotional distress caused by false statements that have tarnished her professional reputation.

Paris Newland has filed a lawsuit against Caltrans following a devastating accident on CA-126 Highway that resulted in severe injuries for her and claimed another life. Alleging negligence and dangerous conditions on public property, Newland seeks various forms of compensation through her legal action.