Attorney Complaints
Over 75% of claims made in $45.5M Altria e-cigarettes settlement found to be potential fraud; Judge OKs deal
A federal judge has given a final OK to a $45.5 million settlement with Altria over allegations the tobacco firm misled consumers about the addictiveness of Juul e-cigarettes, despite evidence that more than 75% of the filed claims are invalid or fraudulent.
Reform
'De facto invisible': High costs, state rules, lack of online access can block public from monitoring 'public' court proceedings
Federal Court
Business groups, others, ask SCOTUS to force CA courts to abide by earlier SCOTUS decision in PAGA cases
The petition asserts the California courts have issued 'nonsensical' rulings, finding that under the SCOTUS' Viking River decision, California workers who are blocked from suing their employers by arbitration clauses can still sue their employers under California's PAGA law on behalf of coworkers
Lawsuits
Meta can't escape class action claiming Facebook 'Potential Reach' for ads misled advertisers
A majority on a split panel of the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said it should only matter that Facebook allegedly inflated the "Potential Reach" of "boosted" ads, not by how much individual advertisers may have been misled, if at all
A Republican senator from Iowa has introduced legislation to block the federal government from shoveling money into transit projects that exceed their construction budgets by more than $1 billion. This would include California's high speed rail project, which has blown its budget by nearly $100 billion
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Gaming company files pretrial motion to restrict mentions of its China ties during trial against Google
Epic Games, the developer behind Fortnite and several other renowned online games, has initiated legal action against tech behemoth Google, alleging that the latter is unjustly monopolizing Android app distribution. The gaming company's lawsuit comes with a pretrial motion to limit mentions of Epic's second largest shareholder being based in China during the trial scheduled for Nov. 6 start, said Epic Games.
The State Bar of California's Board of Trustees has initiated a new phase governance
The State Bar of California's Board of Trustees recently announced significant changes and decisions during its latest meeting. Brandon Stallings has been appointed as the new Board Chair, with José Cisneros assuming the role of Vice Chair and Mary Huser joining as a new Trustee. Stallings emphasized the organization's commitment to transparency and accountability.
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Lawsuits
Class action accuses Banner Health of allegedly violating California labor law
The lawsuit was filed in Lassen County Superior Court, and is now pending in San Francisco federal court.
Lawsuits
Ex-Kimpton Hotels bartender hits hotel chain with PAGA suit, says hotel workers shorted pay
The lawsuit was filed under the Private Attorney General Act, which has drawn criticism and calls for reform because it allegedly allows lawyers to reap windfall fees, while generating relatively little benefits for workers.
Lawsuits
Family of man who died while in jail sues Tulare County
The family of Conrad Madrid, who died in Tulare County jail, has filed a lawsuit against Tulare County, accusing county officials of failing to prevent him from harming himself.
Lawsuits
Class action accuses Roadrunner Transportation Services of allegedly violating CA labor laws
Two forklift operators have filed a class action lawsuit against the trucking firm in San Francisco County Superior Court.
Federal Court
Appeal filed after lawyers lose class action against Catalina Crunch
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers won't give up after a federal judge through out their claims Catalina Crunch cereals mislead consumers into thinking their flavors contain those actual ingredients.
Lawsuits
Class action in SF court accuses Jumio of allegedly violating Illinois biometrics privacy law
The lawsuit marks the latest suit filed against Jumio under the Illinois law, accusing the company of improperly scanning the faces of people signing up for online services to which Jumio provides ID verification services
Lawsuits
Class action accuses Golftec of allegedly violating California wage, labor laws
The named plaintiff accuses the company of further wrongly firing him after complaining about his employer's holiday pay practices.
Lawsuits
Man claims Redwood City cops used excessive force amid altercation in father's hospital room
The man asserts police were summoned to the hospital room after he allegedly got into a verbal argument with nurses over his father's treatment, but they allegedly punched him and threw him to the floor without cause.
Lawsuits
Class action accuses Mihon Corp. of allegedly misleading customers by claiming its ED treatment product is all natural
The lawsuit claims the allegedly all natural supplement contains the same active ingredient found in the pharmaceutical Viagra.
Class action accuses Banner Health of allegedly violating California labor law
The lawsuit was filed in Lassen County Superior Court, and is now pending in San Francisco federal court.
Ex-Kimpton Hotels bartender hits hotel chain with PAGA suit, says hotel workers shorted pay
The lawsuit was filed under the Private Attorney General Act, which has drawn criticism and calls for reform because it allegedly allows lawyers to reap windfall fees, while generating relatively little benefits for workers.
Family of man who died while in jail sues Tulare County
The family of Conrad Madrid, who died in Tulare County jail, has filed a lawsuit against Tulare County, accusing county officials of failing to prevent him from harming himself.
LA Times accused in class action of placing tracker on website visitors' devices
The parent company of the Los Angeles Times is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly placing trackers on the devices of people who visit its website, in violation of California state privacy law.
Class action lawsuit accuses Progress Software Corp. over Delta Dental of California database hack
Progress Software Corporation and Delta Dental of California are facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to prevent hackers from accessing private personal information of patients.
The Utility Reform Network calls for relief for California ratepayers
The Utility Reform Network (TURN) has raised concerns about the financial burden on California's ratepayers, who are grappling with "record-breaking bills" that are allegedly pushing families into poverty and homelessness. The organization points out that Californians are dealing with escalating costs for basic necessities such as housing, food, utilities, and insurance.
Tenderloin residents, biz sue SF city hall, say city abandoned their streets to crime, homeless, drugs
The plaintiffs have asked a federal court to order the city and county of San Francisco to end an unwritten policy to "contain" criminal activity in the Tenderloin, which they say has created a drug-filled, unsanitary, violent and unlivable neighborhood, violating their constitutional rights
Realtors to pay $418M to end home seller commission class action; Big changes coming to home sale process
Lawyers who brought the lawsuits could be in for a big payday, as well, potentially claiming $140 million from the deal, plus $69 million from earlier settlements with large real estate brokerages facing similar claims of alleged collusion to boost real estate agent commissions
California driver: Car insurance cost 'increased by 300%' after statewide rate adjustment
Tonia Roberts, a resident of California and the founder of Legacy Innovative Builders, has noticed a significant increase in her car insurance costs. This rise has occurred despite her having no driving violations on record. While there are multiple factors influencing car insurance pricing, recent reports have underscored the role that an escalating number of lawsuits is playing in the rising insurance costs for Californians.
Excessive lawsuits, backed by third-party funding, raise insurance costs, hurting low-income Californians
Third-party entities, such as hedge funds, are increasingly providing financing for lawsuits in exchange for a share of the settlement. This practice is driving up insurance costs, disproportionately affecting low-income policyholders.
Firms picked to lead class action over Boost Glucose Control drinks
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Lawyers at Milberg Coleman and Kaplan Fox will lead consolidated litigation against Nestle that claims diabetic customers are tricked into thinking Boost Glucose Control drinks will help manage their condition.
Disability rights advocates say California must allow voters with 'print disabilities' to vote electronically from home
A group of California voters who are blind or otherwise have "print disabilities" have joined with disability rights advocate organizations to sue the state of California, claiming California's vote-by-mail program discriminates against them because they must print and mail their completed ballots
No-injury lawsuits raise costs for struggling low-income Californians
The cost of living in Sunnyvale significantly surpasses both the statewide and nationwide averages. Low-income families are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet, with a surge in "frivolous" lawsuits in the state contributing to soaring prices.
Jury decides Johnson & Johnson negligent in causing man’s mesothelioma in Northern California trial, awards $18.8 million
An Alameda County jury on Tuesday decided that Johnson & Johnson baby powder caused a man's deadly mesothelioma and awarded $18.8 million in damages for negligence and failure to warn
Plaintiff attorneys go after Johnson & Johnson product safety officer claims of asbestos-free powder
In a trial to decide if asbestos in Johnson & Johnson baby powder caused a man’s mesothelioma, plaintiff attorneys challenged a J&J safety officer’s claims that the powder was clean
California cities can't bring class action to force Netflix, Hulu, other streamers to pay cable TV franchise fees
A state appeals court has pulled the plug, for now, on efforts by trial lawyers and California cities to force streaming entertainment services, like Netflix, to pay the fees normally levied by state law on cable TV companies
Business groups, others, ask SCOTUS to force CA courts to abide by earlier SCOTUS decision in PAGA cases
The petition asserts the California courts have issued 'nonsensical' rulings, finding that under the SCOTUS' Viking River decision, California workers who are blocked from suing their employers by arbitration clauses can still sue their employers under California's PAGA law on behalf of coworkers
Placer County can't use political speech law to ditch retaliation lawsuit from demoted ex-interim D.A.
Ex-Placer County Interim D.A. Jennifer Miszkewycz claimed was demoted in retaliation for cooperating with an Attorney General's investigation of a county board member
Claremont attorney faces suspension, probation following overturned embezzlement, grand theft conviction
SAN FRANCISCO – Longtime Claremont attorney Louis Julian White faces suspension and probation following an Aug. 8 California Supreme Court order and his overturned conviction last year on embezzlement and grand theft charges, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.