News from 2025
Court activity on April 1: Discover Bank vs Cynthia Deleon
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Discover Bank against Cynthia Deleon on April 1: 'Of Non-Service As To Cynthia Deleon, 2 Attempts'.
Court activity on April 1: Victor Gomez Estrada vs General Motors, a Corporation, LLC
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Victor Gomez Estrada against General Motors, a Corporation, LLC on April 1: 'As To General Motors Llc A Corporation Via Personal Service'.
Court activity on April 1: Independence Capital Recovery, LLC vs Juan Mendoza
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Independence Capital Recovery, LLC against Juan Mendoza on April 1: 'Of Non Service As To Juan Mendoza, 5 Attempts'.
Court activity on April 1: Midland Credit Management, Inc. vs Maria Gonzalez
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Midland Credit Management, Inc. against Maria Gonzalez on April 1: 'Re: Fee'.
Court activity on April 1: LVNV Funding as Assignee of Credit One Bank, N. A., LLC vs Ysabel Najera
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity in the suit brought by LVNV Funding as Assignee of Credit One Bank, N. A., LLC against Ysabel Najera on April 1: 'Of Non-Service As To Ysabel Najera, 6 Attempts'.
UCLA Law welcomes Orli Belman as the head of communications
Orli Belman, a seasoned communications professional and UCLA graduate, has joined UCLA Law as the school’s assistant dean of communications.
Kern County hairdresser sues cosmetics manufacturers, alleging hair dye exposure led to her bladder cancer
Two plaintiffs who spent decades working in hair salons have filed separate lawsuits in Los Angeles Superior Courts against cosmetics companies, alleging that exposure to hair dye products caused them to develop bladder cancer.
Audit accuses L.A. city, county of wasting money, mismanaging homeless programs
An advocacy group has concluded that the city and county of Los Angeles have failed to make adequate progress on getting homeless people off the streets and into permanent housing, despite a 2022 settlement agreement in the wake of a federal lawsuit.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Atria Senior Living Engaged in Disability Discrimination
Rebekah Olson has taken legal action against her former employer Atria Senior Living Inc., claiming they discriminated against her due to her medical condition leading to wrongful termination.
Plaintiff alleges Medical Malpractice against Surgeon over Unconsented Procedure
Heidi Frerichs has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Dr. Helmuth T. Billy after allegedly undergoing an unexpected surgical procedure without proper consent or information about potential risks and side effects.
Plaintiffs Accuse Property Management Company Ventura Investment Co. of Violating Tenant Privacy Laws
A group of tenants has taken legal action against their former landlord for alleged violations under California's tenant privacy laws.
Supreme Court Oral Argument on April 8, 2025
Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment of conviction of criminal offenses.
Safeguarding IP in changing times
Leaders in intellectual property law discussed major landmark cases, changing technology, developments in AI and more at the 2025 Intellectual Property Institute, hosted by USC Gould School of Law.
Immigration Compliance Updates: I-9, ICE Raids, Visa Sponsorships on April 8, 2025
Dos and don’ts of responding to an ICE raid or audit and how to prepare ahead of time.
Reed Smith partner Margaret McDonald receives Business Insurance 2025 Break Out award
Margaret McDonald, a partner at global law firm Reed Smith, is among 40 honorees selected at the Business Insurance 2025 Break Out Awards.
Mathew Rosengart Named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2025 Power Lawyers List
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholder Mathew S. Rosengart, co-chair of the firm’s National Media & Entertainment Litigation Group, was named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2025 Power Lawyers list.
Court activity on March 28: Discover Bank vs Annette Galindo
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Discover Bank against Annette Galindo on March 28: 'Without Prejudice'.
Court activity on March 28: Westlake Services, LLC vs Ashanti Payton
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Westlake Services, LLC against Ashanti Payton and Williams, Jaysiono on March 28: 'As To Ashanti Payton Pursuant To Ccp 417.10(d) (pl)'.
March 28: State of California Superior Court - Kern County docket for "small claims - 5,001 to 12,500" cases
The following cases categorized as "small claims - 5,001 to 12,500" were on the docket in the State of California Superior Court - Kern County on March 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on March 28: Anthony Briseno vs FCA US, a Limited Liability Company, LLC
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Anthony Briseno and Briseno Transport, LLC against FCA US, a Limited Liability Company, LLC on March 28: 'As To Fca Us Llc A Limited Company Via Personal Service'.