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Courts taking a more critical look at local traffic impact studies viewed as flawed science
Traffic impact studies that underpin land-use policies in California are akin to junk science, overstate resulting vehicle traffic patterns and consistently drive up the price of housing in a state where homelessness is a potent political issue.
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California taking a lead role in movement to reject 'excited delirium' from testimony, legal proceedings in police force cases
Civil rights attorneys applauded California’s decision to ban the diagnosis of “excited delirium” – often defined as a drug-induced behavioral state characterized by agitation, aggression and elevated strength – from official proceedings in lawsuits accusing police of excessive force. Police say the change makes officers less safe.
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Class action accuses Westlake of improperly attempting to collect on allegedly non-existent auto warranty plans
The lawsuit accuses Westlake Portfolio Management of alleged violations of California and federal law in attempting to collect from auto owners who financed their vehicles through the now defunct U.S. Auto.
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Class action accuses Campbell Soup Co. of falsely marketing V8 Splash as healthy, but really 'sugar water'
Campbell Soup Company is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly misleading consumers about the health benefits of their V8 Splash beverages.
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Lawsuit accuses nursing home operators of discriminating against non-Korean resident applicants
The lawsuit accuses Spark Family Properties and other affiliated defendants, claiming discrimination on the basis of race, color and national origin.
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More Armenian Americans sue Citibank over alleged lending discrimination
The lawsuit accuses Citibank of allegedly targeting Armenian American banking customers and borrowers for denial based on alleged ethnic stereotypes as "bad guys" at greater risk of fraud and other alleged financial misdeeds.
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Lawsuit claims solar panel installer LE Homes allegedly faked permits, other docs to get $1.8M from Haha Smart
The company claimed the subcontractor transmitted false documents from September 2022 to July 2023, claiming to have completed solar installation projects in and around Kern County.
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Family of man shot, killed by police after allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend in the head sues San Diego for $30M
The family of Imanol Aparicio, who was shot and killed by San Diego Police, has filed a $30 million lawsuit against the city. Police have said Aparicio had just shot his ex-girlfriend in the forehead and allegedly appeared to be reaching for a gun when police shot him.
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Class action claims Rowdy Beverages contain citric acid, so they're not preservative free
The lawsuit asserts the alleged mislabeling violates California consumer protection laws, among other claims.
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Stage mom brings class action vs NYS, says company cheated her child, others of chance to appear on "Go Iguanas"
The lawsuit asserts the mom paid $9,000 to NYS as a "fee," so the company's decision to exclude her child by unilaterally changing the production dates amounts to a violation of California law and exposes them to legal actions
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Class action accuses OpenRoads Lending, others, of running people's credit needlessly
The lawsuit alleges OpenRoads Lending and some of its partner lenders violated the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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PAGA lawsuit accuses Hollywood Park Casino of alleged CA labor law violations
Hollywood Park Casino is facing a representative action lawsuit for allegedly violating California labor laws.
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Class action says adult products seller Adam & Eve allowing Google to glean info about online customers
Adam & Eve, an adult products seller, is facing a class action lawsuit over allegations of improper data sharing with Google.
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Gay Hispanic Tiktoker says LA County wrongly took away foster child in response to online criticism of "risque" videos
A popular gay Hispanic TikToker, Daniel Alvarez, has filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Children and Family Services (LACFS), and fellow TikTok user Catie Reay. The suit alleges that his foster child was unjustly removed from his care due to online criticism of his "risque" videos.
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Class action accuses Ivy Fertility of allowing Meta to glean private patient info via its website
California fertility centers operator, Ivy Fertility, has been accused in a class action lawsuit of allegedly sharing private patient information with Meta, the parent company of Facebook.
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Woman says Walgreens owes for firing her after calling cops when shoplifter threatened her
The lawsuit claims Walgreens illegally retaliated against her for calling the police on the shoplifter and allegedly failed to provide a safe workplace.
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Class action lodged vs LDS for allegedly misleading about use of $1.4B of tithes for Salt Lake mall
The class action builds on appellate decision in favor of wealthy ex-Mormon James Huntsman, now seeks payouts on behalf of all LDS tithes-paying members
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Lawsuit says Google should pay for Maps app sending tourists into gang-infested neighborhood in South Africa
A couple from Los Angeles who were brutally attacked and robbed by gang members in Cape Town, South Africa, sued Google, saying the company was repeatedly warned by South African and U.S. officials to alter the Google Maps app to stop sending tourists en route to the airport through that part of Cape Town