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Employees Strike Back: Greenwaste Recovery Faces Class Action Over Alleged Labor Violations in California

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Santa Cruz, California — Greenwaste Recovery, LLC is facing allegations of violating California labor laws by failing to provide accurate wages to its employees. A class action lawsuit claims that the company neglected to ensure employees received proper meal and rest breaks, leading to significant issues under state labor regulations. The lawsuit, filed by the employment law firm Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, is currently pending in the Santa Cruz County Superior Court under Case No. 25CV02670. Allegations against the company include the failure to pay minimum and overtime wages, the provision of legally … Read more

California Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Social Media Giants Over Mental Health Claims to Proceed

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A California state judge ruled on Monday against a motion from Meta Platforms, Snap, and TikTok to dismiss a lawsuit claiming that the companies negatively impact users’ mental health. The case, part of consolidated litigation, argues that social media platforms should be held accountable for their influence on mental well-being. The lawsuit centers on whether the plaintiff should have been aware of the potential injuries caused by the companies’ platforms before taking legal action. The judge stated that this aspect of the case is suitable for a jury’s consideration, emphasizing that the merits of the … Read more

California Court Upholds User Mental Health Suit Against Meta, Snap, and TikTok, Leaving Jury to Decide

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SAN FRANCISCO — A California judge has ruled against technology giants Meta Platforms, Snap, and TikTok in an ongoing legal case regarding their impact on users’ mental health. The decision, delivered on Monday, allows a jury to evaluate whether the plaintiff was adequately informed about her alleged injuries related to the companies’ social media platforms. The case comes as part of a consolidated litigation that accuses these companies of contributing to mental health deterioration among users. The judge’s ruling emphasizes that a jury will consider the extent to which the plaintiff should have been aware … Read more

California Climate Laws Stand Firm as Judge Rejects U.S. Chamber’s Latest Legal Challenge

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A federal judge in Los Angeles has once again rejected the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s bid to halt the implementation of two new climate disclosure laws in California set to take effect next year. The ruling, issued last Thursday, emphasized that the plaintiffs did not provide new evidence compelling enough to revisit previous decisions. U.S. District Judge Otis D. Wright II stated that the Chamber, represented by Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP, failed to present any substantive arguments that would justify the reconsideration of his earlier injunction. This rejection comes amidst growing discussions about the … Read more