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UC Hastings COL; San Francisco CA



Columns
Title Category Published
The clock is ticking on rounding Labor/Employment Dec. 16, 2022
The Werdegar Presumption Labor/Employment, Civil Rights, California Supreme Court Mar. 4, 2021

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Zuri Lazard, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. County of Santa Clara, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Feb. 7, 2025
Christopher Ornelas, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated and Christopher Nieto, on behalf of himself and all others aggrieved v. Teksystems Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 18, 2024
Jose Ernest Lucas, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. SW Ingredients Holdings Inc., Spice World Inc., Spice World LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 4, 2024
Stephen Clegg and Michael Emmens; individually, and on behalf of other aggrieved employees v. Bob's Discount Furniture, LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 4, 2024
Alicia Reyna, individually, and on behalf of others similarly situated v. Westrock Company, Westrock Services LLC Employment Law Plaintiff Aug. 30, 2024
Don Vasquez, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Saputo Cheese USA Inc., and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff May 24, 2024
Francisco Schiller, on behalf of himself and as representative for the State of California on behalf of all other aggrieved employees v. Ashley Distribution Services Ltd., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff May 17, 2024
Anthony Morris, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Lincoln National Corporation, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Apr. 5, 2024
Angelyna Celio, Matthew Lytle, Robert Martin, and Donell Fort, on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated and aggrieved v. Air International (US) Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Feb. 9, 2024
Penny Scott, on behalf of herself and all other similarly situated employees, et al. v. Blackstone Consulting Inc. Employment Law Plaintiff Jan. 12, 2024
Gabriela Chavez, on behalf of herself and other similarly situated v. Scheid Vineyards Inc., and Does through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 29, 2023
Eva Yanez, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. Gardner Family Health Network Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 29, 2023
Jeremiah Brooke, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated and aggrieved employees v. Lusamerica Foods Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 8, 2023
Christopher Murrell, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. San Ramon Valley Unified School District, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 1, 2023
Daniel Marden, on behalf of himself and all other aggrieved employees v. CVS Pharmacy Inc., Longs Drug Stores California LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 20, 2023
Adam J. Harmoning and Marcus Castro v. First Bank; First Banks Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 6, 2023
Roberto Rodriguez, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. ND Industries Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff May 26, 2023
Jeffrey Taylor v. Populus Group LLC, et al. Employment Law Plaintiff Apr. 21, 2023
Dilcia Crandall, Barbara Tatum, Elizabeth Fuentes and Myrna Johnston, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Maxim Healthcare Services Inc., Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services Inc., and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Feb. 3, 2023
Marc Rivera and Jacquelyn Hutto, individually and on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Western Express Inc. dba Western Express Transport of California Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Nov. 11, 2022
Jeannette Cooks, an individual; Alwena Frazier, an individual; Audrey L. Brown, an individual for themselves and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. TNG GP; The News Group Inc., The News Group L.P., Select Media Services LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 14, 2022
Jose Contreras, on behalf of himself and other similarly situated employees v. Americold Logistics LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Sep. 9, 2022
Steven Kane, on behalf of himself and other similarly situated employees v. Smithfield Direct LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Sep. 9, 2022
Shaun Baskerville; Jonathan Davis; Caesar Juarez, on behalf of themselves, all others similarly situated, and the general public v. Prompt Delivery Inc. dba Southern California Messengers, Amazon Logistics Inc., and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jul. 29, 2022
Beniyam Kebede, Alain Tsai and Monica I. Pazmino, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Wrike Inc., and Does 1 through 25, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jun. 17, 2022
Jasmine Miller, on behalf of herself, all others similarly situated, and as a representative of the LWDA v. Amazon.com Services LLC, formerly known as Amazon.com, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company; Amazon Logistics, Inc.., a Delaware Limited Liability Company; and Does 1 through 500, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff May 27, 2022
Jose Loreto, on behalf of all others similarly situated v. General Dynamics Information Technology Inc. Labor Law Plaintiff Aug. 20, 2021
Michael Raziano, Brian Traister, and Chris Valdez, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Albertson's LC, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 18, 2020
Michael H. Stoddart v. Express Services, et al. Employment Law Plaintiff Nov. 13, 2020
Elizabeth Merritt, individually and on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. Houzz Inc., and Does 1 through 25, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Sep. 4, 2020
Carlo Lopez and Angel Alejo, individuals, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Management & Training Corporation, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jun. 12, 2020
Michelle Renee McGrath and Veronica O'Boy on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Wyndham Resort Development Corporation; Wyndham Vacation Ownership Inc.; Wyndham Vacation Resorts Inc., Wyndham Worldwide Operations Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Feb. 23, 2018
Erik Kellgren, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Petco Animal Supplies Inc. et al. Employment Law Plaintiff Nov. 3, 2017
Edna Rodriguez, individually and on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. Healthcare Partners Medical Group Inc., Healthcare Partners LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Mar. 4, 2017
Ricardo Casas, an individual, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Belfor USA Group Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Nov. 26, 2016
Mona K. Webb, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated current and former employees v. Allstate Insurance Company, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Contracts Plaintiff Feb. 13, 2016
Carlos Robles, individually and on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Ampam Parks Mechanical Inc., A-Check America Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Consumer Law Plaintiff Dec. 19, 2015
Luis Irizarry, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. [REDACTED], Palmcrest Care Center LLC, Palmcrest House LLC, The Palmcrest Grand Care Center Inc., The Palmcrest Grand Residence Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 20, 2014
Terrell Jones, Michael Johnson, Derrick Paige, Wilfredo Betancourt, Yolanda McBrayer, Michael Pierson, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Agilysys Inc., Agilysis NV LLC, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Feb. 1, 2014
Bhupinder Rai, Oscar Martinez, and Aaron Cervantes, individually and on behalf of all other persons similarly situated v. CVS Caremark Corporation, CVS Pharmarcy Inc., and Does 1 through 1000, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Nov. 2, 2013
Eric R. Chiguila v. Target Corp., et al. Employment Law Plaintiff Jul. 20, 2013
Laura Peters, Claudine Kuhn, and Michelle Manning, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Lawyers Title Company, Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation, Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company, Commonwealth Land Title Company, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, and Chicago Title Insurance Company (erroneously sued as Ch Employment Law Plaintiff Jun. 27, 2013
In re: EasySaver Rewards Litigation Consumer Law Plaintiff Dec. 1, 2012
Larry Evans, Wesley Hairston, on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated v. Washington Mutual Bank fka Washington Mutual Bank FA Employment Law Plaintiff Apr. 25, 2009
Alia L. Woo, et al. v. The Home Loan Group L.P. Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 27, 2008
Steven C. Huang, et al. v. SBC Services Inc., AT&T Services Inc., Ameritech Services Inc., AT&T Labs Inc., AT&T Operations Inc., Pacific Bell Directory, Pacific Bell Information Services, Pacific Bell Telephone Co., PBD Holdings dba Digital Graphics Advantage, SBC Advanced Solutions Inc., SBC Long Distance Inc. Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 27, 2008
Brown, et al. v. La Conchita Ranch, et al. Real Property Plaintiff Aug. 21, 1999
Title Category Published
The clock is ticking on rounding Labor/Employment Dec. 16, 2022
The Werdegar Presumption Labor/Employment, Civil Rights, California Supreme Court Mar. 4, 2021
Case Name Topic Role Published
Zuri Lazard, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. County of Santa Clara, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Feb. 7, 2025
Christopher Ornelas, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated and Christopher Nieto, on behalf of himself and all others aggrieved v. Teksystems Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 18, 2024
Jose Ernest Lucas, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. SW Ingredients Holdings Inc., Spice World Inc., Spice World LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 4, 2024
Stephen Clegg and Michael Emmens; individually, and on behalf of other aggrieved employees v. Bob's Discount Furniture, LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 4, 2024
Alicia Reyna, individually, and on behalf of others similarly situated v. Westrock Company, Westrock Services LLC Employment Law Plaintiff Aug. 30, 2024
Don Vasquez, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Saputo Cheese USA Inc., and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff May 24, 2024
Francisco Schiller, on behalf of himself and as representative for the State of California on behalf of all other aggrieved employees v. Ashley Distribution Services Ltd., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff May 17, 2024
Anthony Morris, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Lincoln National Corporation, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Apr. 5, 2024
Angelyna Celio, Matthew Lytle, Robert Martin, and Donell Fort, on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated and aggrieved v. Air International (US) Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Feb. 9, 2024
Penny Scott, on behalf of herself and all other similarly situated employees, et al. v. Blackstone Consulting Inc. Employment Law Plaintiff Jan. 12, 2024
Gabriela Chavez, on behalf of herself and other similarly situated v. Scheid Vineyards Inc., and Does through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 29, 2023
Eva Yanez, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. Gardner Family Health Network Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 29, 2023
Jeremiah Brooke, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated and aggrieved employees v. Lusamerica Foods Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 8, 2023
Christopher Murrell, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. San Ramon Valley Unified School District, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 1, 2023
Daniel Marden, on behalf of himself and all other aggrieved employees v. CVS Pharmacy Inc., Longs Drug Stores California LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 20, 2023
Adam J. Harmoning and Marcus Castro v. First Bank; First Banks Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 6, 2023
Roberto Rodriguez, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. ND Industries Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff May 26, 2023
Jeffrey Taylor v. Populus Group LLC, et al. Employment Law Plaintiff Apr. 21, 2023
Dilcia Crandall, Barbara Tatum, Elizabeth Fuentes and Myrna Johnston, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Maxim Healthcare Services Inc., Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services Inc., and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Feb. 3, 2023
Marc Rivera and Jacquelyn Hutto, individually and on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Western Express Inc. dba Western Express Transport of California Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Nov. 11, 2022
Jeannette Cooks, an individual; Alwena Frazier, an individual; Audrey L. Brown, an individual for themselves and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. TNG GP; The News Group Inc., The News Group L.P., Select Media Services LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 14, 2022
Jose Contreras, on behalf of himself and other similarly situated employees v. Americold Logistics LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Sep. 9, 2022
Steven Kane, on behalf of himself and other similarly situated employees v. Smithfield Direct LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Sep. 9, 2022
Shaun Baskerville; Jonathan Davis; Caesar Juarez, on behalf of themselves, all others similarly situated, and the general public v. Prompt Delivery Inc. dba Southern California Messengers, Amazon Logistics Inc., and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jul. 29, 2022
Beniyam Kebede, Alain Tsai and Monica I. Pazmino, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Wrike Inc., and Does 1 through 25, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jun. 17, 2022
Jasmine Miller, on behalf of herself, all others similarly situated, and as a representative of the LWDA v. Amazon.com Services LLC, formerly known as Amazon.com, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company; Amazon Logistics, Inc.., a Delaware Limited Liability Company; and Does 1 through 500, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff May 27, 2022
Jose Loreto, on behalf of all others similarly situated v. General Dynamics Information Technology Inc. Labor Law Plaintiff Aug. 20, 2021
Michael Raziano, Brian Traister, and Chris Valdez, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Albertson's LC, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 18, 2020
Michael H. Stoddart v. Express Services, et al. Employment Law Plaintiff Nov. 13, 2020
Elizabeth Merritt, individually and on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. Houzz Inc., and Does 1 through 25, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Sep. 4, 2020
Carlo Lopez and Angel Alejo, individuals, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Management & Training Corporation, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jun. 12, 2020
Michelle Renee McGrath and Veronica O'Boy on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Wyndham Resort Development Corporation; Wyndham Vacation Ownership Inc.; Wyndham Vacation Resorts Inc., Wyndham Worldwide Operations Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Feb. 23, 2018
Erik Kellgren, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Petco Animal Supplies Inc. et al. Employment Law Plaintiff Nov. 3, 2017
Edna Rodriguez, individually and on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. Healthcare Partners Medical Group Inc., Healthcare Partners LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Mar. 4, 2017
Ricardo Casas, an individual, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Belfor USA Group Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Nov. 26, 2016
Mona K. Webb, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated current and former employees v. Allstate Insurance Company, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Contracts Plaintiff Feb. 13, 2016
Carlos Robles, individually and on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Ampam Parks Mechanical Inc., A-Check America Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Consumer Law Plaintiff Dec. 19, 2015
Luis Irizarry, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. [REDACTED], Palmcrest Care Center LLC, Palmcrest House LLC, The Palmcrest Grand Care Center Inc., The Palmcrest Grand Residence Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 20, 2014
Terrell Jones, Michael Johnson, Derrick Paige, Wilfredo Betancourt, Yolanda McBrayer, Michael Pierson, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Agilysys Inc., Agilysis NV LLC, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Feb. 1, 2014
Bhupinder Rai, Oscar Martinez, and Aaron Cervantes, individually and on behalf of all other persons similarly situated v. CVS Caremark Corporation, CVS Pharmarcy Inc., and Does 1 through 1000, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Nov. 2, 2013
Eric R. Chiguila v. Target Corp., et al. Employment Law Plaintiff Jul. 20, 2013
Laura Peters, Claudine Kuhn, and Michelle Manning, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Lawyers Title Company, Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation, Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company, Commonwealth Land Title Company, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, and Chicago Title Insurance Company (erroneously sued as Ch Employment Law Plaintiff Jun. 27, 2013
In re: EasySaver Rewards Litigation Consumer Law Plaintiff Dec. 1, 2012
Larry Evans, Wesley Hairston, on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated v. Washington Mutual Bank fka Washington Mutual Bank FA Employment Law Plaintiff Apr. 25, 2009
Alia L. Woo, et al. v. The Home Loan Group L.P. Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 27, 2008
Steven C. Huang, et al. v. SBC Services Inc., AT&T Services Inc., Ameritech Services Inc., AT&T Labs Inc., AT&T Operations Inc., Pacific Bell Directory, Pacific Bell Information Services, Pacific Bell Telephone Co., PBD Holdings dba Digital Graphics Advantage, SBC Advanced Solutions Inc., SBC Long Distance Inc. Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 27, 2008
Brown, et al. v. La Conchita Ranch, et al. Real Property Plaintiff Aug. 21, 1999