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Appeals panel: Lawsuit OK vs city over allegedly unconstitutional trash, water, sewer fees
A California state appeals panel said a lower court judge was wrong to toss a lawsuit accusing the city of Azusa of allegedly charging its residents fees for water, sewer and trash removal services beyond their power under the California state constitution
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Altadena, Palisades residents sue California FAIR Plan, alleging illegal wildfire claim denials, underpayments
Homeowners who sustained damage in the Palisades and Eaton wildfires have filed a lawsuit against California’s property insurer of last resort, the FAIR Plan, alleging that their smoke damage and fire claims were inappropriately denied or underpaid.
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Plaintiff injured passenger sues driver for negligence after freeway crash
Emily Ann Heckendorf has taken legal action against Feliciano Manzano following a car accident that left her with severe injuries.
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Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Public Entity Over Childhood Sexual Assault
A new lawsuit has emerged involving allegations against a public entity responsible for overseeing a youth detention center in California where a former detainee claims he was sexually assaulted as a child.
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Plaintiff alleges retail giant Walmart engaged in age discrimination
Mario Penate has filed a lawsuit against Walmart alleging age discrimination following his dismissal after taking leave to care for his sick wife.
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Plaintiff Alleges Hospital Chain Engaged in Age Discrimination
A former cytologist has taken legal action against a prominent California medical center chain for alleged age discrimination and unsafe working conditions leading up to wrongful termination.
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Plaintiff alleges Defendants' Negligence Led to Dog Attack
In a recent lawsuit filed in Ventura County's Superior Court of California on April 2nd, Irene Gomez accuses Sergio Fernandez Jr., Natalia Espinosa Mendoza and others unnamed defendants for negligence after being attacked by their Mastiff dog last...
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Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Harley’s Simi Bowl Violated Labor Laws
Terri Stipsky has filed a lawsuit against Harley’s Simi Bowl in Ventura County Superior Court alleging wrongful termination and labor law violations including failure to provide breaks or pay proper wages.
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Former Employee Alleges Wrongful Termination Against Oilfield Service Company
A former crew worker has filed a lawsuit against CJ Berry Well Services Management LLC for wrongful termination following multiple safety complaints and an alleged assault by a supervisor.
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Plaintiff accuses law firm Keller Fishback & Jackson LLP of age and race discrimination
Ikbal A. Khan has filed a lawsuit against Keller Fishback & Jackson LLP alleging wrongful termination due to age and race discrimination after being assured long-term employment at the firm.
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Plaintiff condo owner sues neighbor over alleged negligence causing water damage
Daniel Belitski has filed a lawsuit against his neighbor Yucheng J. Liao after alleged negligence led to significant water damage in his condominium unit at Poli-Oak Pavilion community in Ventura County.
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Blue Energy Holdings LLC accuses real estate brokerages and agents of fraud in property deal
Blue Energy Holdings LLC has taken legal action against multiple defendants over allegations of fraud related to a property purchase in Ventura County, California.
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Plaintiff Alleges Major Automobile Manufacturer Breached Warranty Obligations
A Canoga Park resident has filed a lawsuit against General Motors LLC in Ventura County's Superior Court alleging violations of consumer protection laws related to his recently purchased GMC Sierra HD vehicle.
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Plaintiff Alleges Medical Corporation's Negligence Led to Severe Injury
A California resident has filed a lawsuit against Clinicas del Camino Real alleging medical battery and negligence after suffering severe injuries during dental treatment.
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CA labor rules requiring employers to reimburse work expenses don't apply to CA public universities
California's state university system doesn't have to reimburse a professor's Covid work-from-home expenses, a state appeals said, despite a state law that requires private employers to do so and doesn't explicitly exclude public employers, like universities
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Los Angeles County to pay $4 billion to settle nearly 7,000 child sexual abuse claims
Los Angeles County said last week it has reached a tentative agreement to settle more than 6,800 child sexual abuse cases by providing $4 billion to resolve the claims dating back to 1959.
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Family of man who died after riding X2 roller coaster sues Six Flags Magic Mountain for wrongful death
The family of a 22-year-old man who collapsed and died after riding the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia is suing the theme park and the designers of the ride, accusing the defendants of “despicable” conduct, malice and wrongful death.
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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.
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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.
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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.