News from September 2024
Plaintiff alleges California financial regulators improperly licensed cryptocurrency lenders
The California Court of Appeal has reversed a lower court ruling in favor of plaintiff George J.Gerro who accused state financial regulators of improperly issuing finance lender licenses.The case centers around allegations against Block Fi Lending LLC involving misuse o fborrowers'collateral.
Waste Management Company Accuses Competitor of Unfair Practices
Waste management company WasteXperts has accused competitor Arakelian Enterprises (Athens Services) of engaging in unfair practices related to waste bin handling in Los Angeles.
Investor Relations Firm Accused of Fraudulent Misrepresentation Faces New Trial Over Punitive Damages
A California appellate court has upheld significant portions of a judgment against an investor relations firm accused by a former employee of fraudulent misrepresentation but ordered a new trial solely on determining appropriate punitive damages due to their excessiveness relative to the firm's equity value.
Family Accuses Cardiologist of Negligence Leading to Patient Death
In a heated legal dispute unfolding in California's Second Appellate District, Theod Simonian's family accuses cardiologist Vahe Badalian of negligence leading to their relative's death following hip surgery complications.
Plaintiff alleges Attorneys acted with Malice in Malpractice Suit
A recent appellate court decision has upheld a malicious prosecution lawsuit brought by Kenneth Purdom against several attorneys who represented a patient in an unsuccessful medical malpractice case against him. The ruling underscores the necessity for expert testimony in such cases and suggests potential malice on part of the attorneys for pursuing baseless claims.
Plaintiff alleges negligence by healthcare provider over laser eye surgery
Georgina Montano accuses Dr. William Ellis and his clinic over a botched laser eye surgery leading to prolonged suffering and complications post-operation. The case hinges on whether statutory deadlines were properly tolled following a notice to sue within the last days before expiration.
Driver Sues Another Motorist for Negligence After Collision
Rosalinda Ruvalcaba has filed a lawsuit against Eugene Joseph Beville in Ventura County Superior Court following a severe car accident. The complaint accuses Beville of negligence for failing to stop at a red light and crashing into Ruvalcaba's vehicle.
Plaintiff Trustee Sues Commercial Tenant Over Unlawful Detainer ___
A trustee has successfully sued a commercial tenant for unlawful detainer after multiple attempts to terminate tenancy failed. The court awarded possession of property and $26,818 in damages while dismissing claims of retaliatory eviction raised by defendant Robert Matheka.
Attorney Alleges Extortion Against Client's Family
A recent appellate ruling highlights complex issues surrounding personal jurisdiction across state lines as attorney Ernest J. Franceschi accuses former client Christopher Baldwin and his mother Gloria Baldwin of extortion-related claims.
Not a Roll of the Dice: How to Do Business Across the Gaming Industry's Variously Regulated Landscape on September 12, 2024
Litigation and regulatory attorney Johnny ElHachem, who focuses his practice in gaming law, will be speaking on a panel at the American Bar Association's (ABA) Business Law Fall Meeting.
Judge: Parents have a right to transgender students' records, but teachers can't be forced to report student transitions
A San Bernardino County Superior Court judge delivered a partial win to both sides in the dispute between a Chino school district and California state officials over a school district policy requiring school staff to notify parents and provide student records if their children are 'social transitioning' gender
Mass-tort critics: Legal ads can mislead consumers about scientific claims
Mass-tort litigation in the U.S. fuels advertising spending of $7 billion or more every five years, promoting a host of often tenuous scientific causations between diseases and medical devices or products, critics say.
Jones Day’s Greg Lanier named to Daily Journal 2024 "Top 100 Lawyers in California" list
Greg Lanier, a partner in Jones Day's Intellectual Property practice, was recognized on the Daily Journal's list of the "Top 100 Lawyers in California" for 2024.
How Employers Can Best Protect Themselves in Montana on September 11, 2024
During this presentation, the speakers will discuss Montana’s Wrongful Discharge From Employment Act (WDEA), how to best protect your company against WDEA claims, and critical considerations for disciplining employees and responding to requests for discharge letters.
Mackinac Center senior policy advisor: ‘Most of the drivers, they want the flexibility’
Vincent Vernuccio, a senior policy advisor at the Mackinac Center, said on a September 2 episode of the Lunch Hour podcast that the modifications made to California’s AB 5 show that gig workers like rideshare drivers want to be independent contractors due to the flexibility it provides.
Eric Klein and Adam Streisand Named Among Daily Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers in California
The Daily Journal selected Healthcare Team Leader Eric Klein and Private Wealth and Fiduciary Litigation Team Leader Adam Streisand among its 2024 list of “Top 100 Lawyers” in California.
U.S. attorney: Guilty verdict means L.A. personal-injury lawyer’s ‘game is up’
A former Los Angeles plaintiff attorney whose involvement in a groundwater-contamination lawsuit in the 1990s inspired the movie “Erin Brockovich” has been found guilty of embezzling tens of millions of dollars from his clients.
Customer Sues Starbucks Corporation for Negligence After Severe Injury
A customer has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks Corporation alleging negligence after tripping over an unsecured rug at one of its stores in Escondido, California. The plaintiff seeks damages for severe injuries sustained during the fall.
Starbucks sued over alleged negligence after customer’s slip-and-fall injury
Iosif Oncu has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks Corporation alleging negligence after he slipped and fell in one of their restrooms due to unsafe conditions. The case seeks various forms of compensation for medical expenses and lost income.
Customer Sues Starbucks Over Hot Tea Incident Resulting in Severe Burns
Bonita Tidwell has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks Corporation after suffering second-degree burns from spilled hot tea at one of their locations in Marina Del Rey. She alleges negligence on multiple fronts including improper handling of hot beverages and seeks damages exceeding $35,000.