Category: Cases

Due to customer agreements, scooter companies could steer around lawsuits

Scooter makers face legal action filed on behalf of injured riders, but contracts with customers could shield the companies, according to reporting out of California. Attorney Catherine Lerer with McGee, Lerer & Associates filed a class action lawsuit… Read More

California shields public sector unions from Supreme Court ruling

California has found itself in a legal standoff against the federal government and Trump administration over a variety of issues, but one could affect union workers who want to decline union membership. “California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed… Read More

Commerce secretary ordered to testify about Census citizenship question

A Trump administration official will testify out of court about a controversial Census citizenship question, due to a judge’s order. “A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to make its main official behind the 2020 census citizenship… Read More

Homelessness lawsuit challenges California’s authority to impound vehicles

A lawsuit would halt California from impounding vehicles and leaving residents homeless. “Sean Kayode said he watched his whole world roll away from him at 3 in the morning,” reports KPBS TV. “Kayode had been living in his… Read More

Companies react to Calif. law requiring female board members

Companies will begin complying with a California law requiring female board members while waging a flurry of expected lawsuits, The Union-Bulletin in Walla Walla, Wash., reports. “California’s new law requiring companies to include women on their boards of… Read More