Articles Posted in California State Law

PepsiCo and Coca-Cola Face LA County Suit Over Plastic Pollution Updated: Published by:

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo were sued on Wednesday over plastic pollution Los Angeles County asserts is a public nuisance that violates unfair competition and false advertising law. Plastic is California’s primary source of land litter, according to the complaint, and it does not biodegrade naturally, only breaking down into fragments. LA…

Remote Work Disability Lawsuit Against X (Formerly Twitter) Dismissed Updated: Published by:

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday that alleged that the company violated the Americans With Disabilities Act when it began to require employees to come into an office instead of working remotely.

Law Classifying Gig Workers as Contractors Upheld in California Supreme Court Updated: Published by:

Workers who drive or deliver food for companies such as Uber, Lyft, or DoorDash can be classified as independent contractors under a law approved by California voters, the California Supreme Court ruled on Thursday. Proposition 22, the Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act, classifies drivers for app-based transportation or delivery…

Walmart Faces California Lawsuit Over Hazardous Waste and Consumer Information Updated: Published by:

The California attorney general and various district attorneys in the state allege that the retailer violated state environmental protection and consumer protection laws by improperly disposing of hazardous and confidential materials in landfills.

Meta Files Lawsuit to Disrupt Phishing Scam Updated: Published by:

On Monday, December 20, 2021, Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, Inc., filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, in an attempt to disrupt a phishing scam taking place on its platforms. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants created over 39,000 websites to deceive…

Subway Continues to Battle Lawsuit Based on Tuna Products Updated: Published by:

Two California plaintiffs allege that the restaurant chain produces sandwiches, salads, and wraps that contain animal proteins other than tuna, deceiving customers about the contents of these products.

California Supreme Court Holds That Unanimity and Reasonable Doubt Do Not Apply to Death Penalty Sentencing Updated: Published by:

On Thursday, August 26, 2021, the Supreme Court of California issued a ruling in People v. McDaniel, establishing precedent that jury unanimity and reasonable doubt do not apply to the sentencing phase in California criminal law cases where the death penalty is warranted.

DoorDash and Grubhub Sue San Francisco Claiming Permanent Fee Cap is Unconstitutional Updated: Published by:

On Friday, July 16, 2021, DoorDash and Grubhub filed a complaint against the City and County of San Francisco in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, claiming that the recently introduced permanent cap on additional fees for app-based delivery orders is unconstitutional.