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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.
State Court
CA labor rules requiring employers to reimburse work expenses don't apply to CA public universities
State Court
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.
Federal Court
California federal judge allows litigation alleging heavy metals in baby food to go forward
A federal judge in California who is overseeing more than 100 cases alleging that major baby food brands contain excessive amounts of heavy metals such as arsenic rejected the defendants’ combined motion to dismiss the litigation earlier this month.
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Law professor says California Attorney General Rob Bonta's decision to join with environmental activists to sue ExxonMobil over its Advanced Plastics Recycling programs is "Orwellian," defying both the rule of law and the Constitution.
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California State Bar accuses immigrant-services business owner of offering legal services without license
For the second time, an immigration-services firm in El Monte has been seized by the State Bar of California for allegedly offering legal services without proper authorization.
DOJ official: Southern California law firm misused coronavirus relief funds
A Southern California law firm founded by the daughter of women’s rights attorney Gloria Allred has agreed to pay a settlement of more than $200,000 after providing false information to obtain coronavirus hardship funds from the federal government.
State Court
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.
State Court
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.
State Court
Plaintiff (minor) accuses Defendant (riding school) of Negligence
A lawsuit has been filed against Foxfield Riding School by minor Ella Park through her guardian ad litem Lucia Park over alleged negligence resulting in serious injury during a horseback riding lesson.
State Court
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.
State Court
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.
State Court
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.
State Court
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.
State Court
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.
State Court
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.
Judge: Carano should get access to pay info for Disney+ Star Wars series actors
Actor Gina Carano hailed a ruling from a federal judge requiring Disney to turn over contracts and other info concerning pay for lead and supporting actors in its Star Wars TV series. Carano has sued Disney for firing her from "The Mandalorian" over her political speech
Movie theaters can't be sued for sharing customer purchase info via Facebook
A federal appeals panel said lawyers can't use a federal law regulating video rental and streaming providers to pursue movie theater chains for allegedly improperly sharing customer information with Facebook.
Environmentalists can block San Diego Co. from easing 'vehicle-miles-travelled' rules to boost housing
A state appeals court agreed San Diego County didn't present enough evidence to support its decisions to exempt certain 'infill' or 'small' housing developments from onerous, costly 'climate change' driven transportation studies when building new homes
More lawsuits target hair care product makers, now claiming hair dye caused cancer
The lawsuits have been filed vs. L'Oreal, Clairol, Henken and others on behalf of hair stylists, claiming chemicals in hair dyes caused bladder cancer. Hair care product makers have also been targeted by thousands of suits over cancers allegedly caused by hair relaxers
California's Prop. 65 pushes businesses to abandon products, chemicals which could result in 'shakedown' lawsuits
Proposition 65’s requirement for businesses to warn Californians when they use chemicals that state officials have said could potentially cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive issues has helped to prod manufacturers to drop products or reformulate them to avoid potentially costly lawsuits under the state law, a new study finds
'Middle finger to SCOTUS': Appeals court says ammo magazines aren't 'arms,' so CA ban stands
The liberal majority on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said California's ban on "large capacity magazines" used in semiautomatic weapons doesn't violate the Second Amendment, because the magazines are just "boxes." Other judges said the decision "butchered" the 2A and defied the Supreme Court
California Supreme Court: February bar exam-takers 'deserved and expected better'
The California State Bar has launched an investigation of its problem-plagued February bar exam after the state Supreme Court expressed concern about “troubling reports of technical failures, delays and other irregularities” with the computer-based test.
Judge enters another order blocking CA from enforcing law over young user online privacy
A group advocating for tech companies said the ruling represents a victory for free online speech, as the law would essentially force social media and other online companies to serve as "censors," enforcing the state's content standards online
Lawsuit: Fresno schools run academic help programs that discriminate vs non-black students
The lawsuit from the Californians for Equal Rights Foundation is the latest challenging alleged racially discriminatory government programs in the state. The lawsuit asserts Fresno Unified School District is spending $12M per year to operate academic programs open only to black students
Judge says CA's, enviros' plastics recycling 'deception' lawsuit belongs in state court
A federal judge said ExxonMobil failed to show why the lawsuits launched by California's Democratic attorney general and his environmentalist activist allies should avoid a date in California's plaintiff-friendly state courts. ExxonMobil has claimed the lawsuits are motivated by nothing more than politics and "ambition"
Orange County Superior Court judge pleads not guilty to murdering his wife
An Orange County Superior Court judge has pleaded not guilty to murdering his 65-year-old wife with a firearm last year in their Anaheim Hills home.
Huntington Beach OK to require voter ID in city elections, judge says
An Orange County judge rejected a petition from California Attorney General Rob Bonta seeking a court order declaring Huntington Beach's city charter rights under California's constitution don't supersede state election law, which forbids voter ID. Bonta said he will appeal
Tort-reform supporters urge passage of California bill to limit accessibility lawsuits against small firms
Tort-reform supporters told lawmakers at the California’s State Capitol earlier this month that one of their top legislative priorities would be the passage of Senate Bill 84, which aims to limit construction-related accessibility lawsuits against small businesses.
California extends 'take-home' asbestos liability to case of brother who lived elsewhere
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A California Supreme Court decision limiting “take-home” asbestos liability to people who live in the same house doesn’t preclude a man from suing over claims he was exposed to asbestos when visiting at his brother’s house.
Court overturns $3 million punitive damages award in case of Old Spice talcum powder
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A California appeals court reversed a $3 million punitive-damages award against a former supplier of cosmetic talc, ruling there wasn’t evidence the company’s executives knew their product contained dangerous amounts of asbestos when the plaintiff claimed his exposure.
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.
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.
PACT survey reveals rising legal costs from excess litigation burden consumers, sparking reform calls
Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) has announced the results of a recent survey indicating that voters are concerned about the impact of lawsuit abuse on rising costs, emphasizing the need for reform discussions.
UNITE HERE Local 11 continues to target California hospitality employers with recall law, latest fine hits Hyatt Regency Long Beach for $4.8 million
A few months ago, airline catering company Flying Food Group (FFG) was one of many California-based hospitality groups to be targeted by state lawmakers trying to enforce a union-backed bill that affects the rehiring process in the hospitality industry. UNITE HERE Local 11 Union was instrumental in getting the recall law passed and is now using it as a weapon to attack other employers they are bargaining with. The latest hotel to be targeted is the Hyatt Regency in Long Beach.