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Huntington Beach plaintiffs: Library policies restricting minors' access to books amounts to 'censorship'
A lawsuit filed by Huntington Beach residents and a nonprofit group alleges that the city’s library system restricts minors’ access to books and other materials in violation of state law and the California constitution. City officials say it's an effort to undermine parents' rights to raise their children
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Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Retail Giants Following Injury
A couple has taken legal action against Marshalls of CA LLC and TJX Companies Inc., claiming negligence after an injury occurred at one of their stores in Oxnard.
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Chiropractor Accused of Battery and Emotional Distress Violations
April Tackett has filed a lawsuit against chiropractor Mark Algee alleging violations including battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress during treatment sessions at his practice in Ventura County.
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Plaintiff (former employee) sues Defendant (business services firm) for Wage Violations
Claudia A. Hernandez has filed a class action lawsuit against her former employer Guidehouse Managed Services alleging multiple labor code violations including failure to pay minimum wages and provide meal breaks as required by law.
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Plaintiff Alleges Real Estate Company Violated ADA Over Parking Accessibility
Lloyd Mosley has taken legal action against Automatic Properties LLC over alleged violations of accessibility laws at their property in Thousand Oaks, CA.
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Plaintiffs Allege Automotive Giant Breached Consumer Warranty Laws
In a lawsuit filed on February 18th in Ventura County Superior Court, Cristina A Huerta Boykins and Derrick J Boykins allege that FCA US LLC breached consumer warranty laws with their defective Jeep Grand Cherokee L purchase in August last year.
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Appeals court: Smoke, fire debris issues do not constitute 'direct physical loss' in home insurance claim
A property insurer is not required to pay a claim to a Granada Hills couple whose home was affected by smoke, ash and falling debris from the 2019 Saddle Ridge wildfire, since the contamination did constitute a “direct physical loss,” a state court has decided.
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Plaintiffs Allege Fraud Against Defendants Over Dog Adoption Agreement
A heart-wrenching legal battle unfolds as two plaintiffs accuse a couple of deceit over an open adoption arrangement involving their cherished pet dog named Savannah.
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Plaintiff alleges former employer Grieco Motors West LLC discriminated based on disability
Rodolfo Ochoa has filed a lawsuit against Grieco Motors West LLC claiming disability discrimination following a workplace injury that led to his termination.
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Dudley Venable Accuses Former Employer DCOR LLC Of Retaliation And Age Discrimination
Dudley Venable has taken legal action against his former employer DCOR LLC alleging retaliation and age discrimination among other charges.
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Plaintiff Alleges Former Employers Engaged in Racial Discrimination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Employer’s Outsourcing LLC; Simplify HR Inc.; and Greentech Renewables alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination under FEHA laws in California Superior Court on February 21st, seeking...
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Plaintiff Alleges Auto Manufacturer Breached Warranty Obligations
Debra Vino has filed a lawsuit against Hyundai Motor America in Ventura County Superior Court for failing to honor warranty commitments on her recently purchased vehicle.
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Plaintiff attorney: Human papillomavirus trial delay warranted due to RFK Jr. confirmation hearings
A Los Angeles trial involving a plaintiff who alleges that Merck & Co.’s human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) led to side effects including chronic pain, a heart condition and fatigue has been postponed until September, according to attorneys familiar with the case.
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CA appeals court: Coachella Valley Water District illegally charged homeowners much more for water than farmers
State appeals judges agreed that nonfarm customers in the Coachella Valley Water District could be in line for $17.5M in refunds, as they were significantly overcharged compared to agricultural water users
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Appeals court: CalPERS OK to take pension action vs. retired worker still working for cities
Regional Government Services, a company that specializes in connecting retired government workers and other contractors to work for cities and other local governments, plans to seek state Supreme Court intervention, noting the appellate decision holds "enormous public policy ramifications" for taxpayers and workers
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Santa Ana Unified settlement: Future ethnic studies classes must have 'meaningful, substantive input' from public
The Santa Ana Unified School District and several Jewish advocacy groups have resolved a legal challenge that alleged several of the district’s ethnic studies courses contained antisemitic narratives and demeaned the Jewish community.
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Plaintiff Alleges Multiple Business Entities Violated Labor Laws
An employee has filed a lawsuit against several business entities in California for allegedly violating labor laws under the Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
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Plaintiff Alleges Plant Distributor Violated Labor Laws
A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against Bonnie Plants LLC in Ventura County's Superior Court on February 13th, alleging multiple labor law violations including failure to pay minimum wages and provide proper meal breaks
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Plaintiff accuses automotive group employer of workplace harassment
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against an automotive group alleging harassment and labor law violations at their workplace in Thousand Oaks.
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Plaintiff Alleges Pinnpack Capital Holdings Failed to Pay Overtime Wages
A former employee has initiated a class-action lawsuit against Pinnpack Capital Holdings LLC over allegations of unpaid overtime wages and other labor law violations in California.