Lawsuit

Battle for California’s Coastline: Lawsuit Could Impact Billions in Property and Public Beaches

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HALF MOON BAY, Calif. – A legal battle over the construction of a sea wall in Half Moon Bay could have far-reaching implications for properties and beaches along California’s coastline. Last year, a severe storm caused a collapse of bluffs that left the Casa Mira complex, a group of 10 townhouses, vulnerable to the encroaching ocean. The owners obtained an emergency permit to construct a concrete sea wall to protect their homes, but the California Coastal Commission denied their request, citing concerns about the impact on public beaches. In July 2019, the homeowners won a … Read more

Residents of St. Pete Beach File Lawsuit, Claim City Violated Democratic Process in Response to Commissioner Resignations

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ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. – A group of St. Pete Beach residents has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that its response to the resignation of four city commissioners was an illegal attempt to bypass the democratic process. The lawsuit claims that the city’s decision to appoint replacements instead of holding a special election was inconsistent and biased. This legal action follows a series of events in December when four of the five city commissioners announced their resignation in order to avoid filing an extensive financial disclosure form required by a new state law. … Read more

Victory for Employee: Jury Awards $1.2 Million in Bullying Lawsuit Against Amazon Fulfillment Center

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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – After enduring four years of persistent bullying and harassment from his co-workers, Michael Kopp, a 29-year-old employee at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in San Bernardino, has been awarded $1.2 million in damages in a civil lawsuit against Amazon.com Services. Kopp, who was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome in the third grade, faced difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication throughout his life. Kopp, determined to keep his job, suffered physical tolls as a result of the persistent bullying. He experienced vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, sweats, and great stomach pain. Eventually, Kopp reached his … Read more

Federal Judge Grants Class-Action Status to Lawsuit Accusing USAA Insurance of Discrimination Against Enlisted Service Members

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — A federal judge in San Diego has granted class-action status to a lawsuit accusing USAA insurance of discriminatory pricing practices. The lawsuit, filed by two enlisted service members, alleges that USAA steered them into more expensive policies compared to those offered to officers. The judge’s ruling means that the case will proceed as a class-action, potentially impacting up to 200,000 policyholders in California who could be members of the represented class. The two enlisted plaintiffs, Eileen-Gayle Coleman, a Marine Corps radio operator, and Robert Castro, an Army culinary specialist, claim that … Read more