California Legal News Articles & Interviews

Los Angeles, CA A former Apple executive has filed a California labor complaint against Apple and Jay Blahnik, the company's vice president of fitness technologies. Mandana Mofidi accuses Apple of retaliation after she reported sexual harassment and raised concerns about receiving less pay than her male colleagues.

Los Angeles, CA Kevin Masuda, an operations manager at Serve Robotics, Inc. from 2021 to 2024, filed a proposed class action lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on December 3. The lawsuit accuses Serve Robotics, Inc. of violating the California labor code. It cites the autonomous sidewalk delivery company for violating California labor laws by failing to pay employees legally required minimum wages and overtime for all hours worked including off-the-clock tasks. In addition, Serve Robotics allegedly failed to provide mandated meal and rest periods, reimburse expenses, or provide accurate wage statements.

Los Angeles, CA On November 19, SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents over 160,000 media professionals and performers, filed a lawsuit to enforce a 2020 arbitration award that required UFO Pictures to pay roughly $163,000 toward the actors’ salaries and benefits. The sum is due, according to the union, under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement and the federal Labor Management Relations Act rather than the California labor code.

Folsom, CA Folsom, California, is a thriving city steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty. Known for its charming downtown, scenic trails, and landmarks like Folsom Lake, it’s a community where daily life often flows smoothly. However, with busy streets and active roadways, car accidents are an unfortunate reality for many residents. When these incidents occur, understanding who is at fault becomes a crucial part of resolving disputes and securing fair outcomes.

Los Angeles, CA In 2023, Los Angeles witnessed 10,189 car accidents, with 336 fatalities—a stark reminder of the city’s dangerous road conditions. With these stats in mind, the average settlements vary based on factors like the severity of injuries, property damage, and the determination of fault.

Los Angeles, CA In 2022, Los Angeles saw over 52,000 car accidents, highlighting the city’s traffic dangers and the importance of knowing your rights after a crash. Victims of car accidents often face challenges like mounting medical bills, lost wages, and disputes with insurance companies. Filing a car accident claim can help recover compensation for these damages, but the process can be complex.

Santa Clara, CA A basketball instructor has filed a Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) lawsuit accusing the California Basketball Officials Association of misclassifying its instructors as independent contractors rather than employees. The lawsuit claims that the instructors have been cheated out of wages and other California labor law violations.

Los Angeles, CA A UPS employee has sued the global shipping company for failing to provide suitable bathroom facilities to employees--primarily its drivers. The Private Attorneys General Act suit claims that UPS has violated other California Labor laws, including failure to provide a place of employment that is safe and healthful.

Santa Clara, CA Volunteer coaches for Divison 1 baseball have requested a California federal judge to certify their proposed antitrust class action against the National Collegiate Athletic Association. They argue that the  NCAA's "uniform wage fix" bylaw (now repealed) paid volunteer coaches nothing, which prevented them from getting compensated market value for their services. 

Santa Cruz, CA The Santa Cruz Seaside Co., which runs the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, has settled a California labor lawsuit filed by current and former employees for close to $6 million. The class action lawsuit filed in July 2023, accuses the company of eight labor law violations.