https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/ Articles on Emerging Legal News from www.LawyersandSettlements.com Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:12:01 +0000 Copyright 2001-2026 Online Legal Media en-us Sat, 1 May 2021 04:23:00 GMT https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/images/rss_logo.gif https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/ https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/staffing-agencies-at-center-of-misclassification-scandal-24373.html San Joaquin, CA On March 30, Jacquilyn Vigay filed a class action California labor lawsuit against Coast Medical Service, Inc. Jacquilyn Vigay v. Coast Medical Service, Inc. charges the healthcare staffing service with violating multiple sections of the California Labor Code, as well as Wage Orders and the Business and Professional Code. The Complaint offers a comprehensive review of what these provisions of California law require, but it is strangely silent about what happened to Vigay or how she made her living. It is difficult to get to her story. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/staffing-agencies-at-center-of-misclassification-scandal-24373.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:15:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/twin-california-employment-lawsuits-target-kylie-jenner-employer-24377.html Los Angeles, CA  Two former housekeepers have filed separate California employment lawsuits alleging discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wage-and-hour violations while working at properties associated with reality television star and beauty mogul Kylie Jenner. The lawsuits also name staffing and household management companies Tri Star Services and La Maison Family Services, along with several supervisors accused of carrying out or facilitating the alleged misconduct. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/twin-california-employment-lawsuits-target-kylie-jenner-employer-24377.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california-unpaid-wages/bank-of-america-settles-digital-off-clock-work-lawsuit-24375.html Charlotte, NC  A federal judge has approved a settlement resolving a wage-and-hour lawsuit accusing Bank of America of failing to pay employees for time spent booting up computers and preparing digital workstations before and after their shifts. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california-unpaid-wages/bank-of-america-settles-digital-off-clock-work-lawsuit-24375.html Wed, 27 May 2026 08:00:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/motorcycle_accident/motorcycle-accident-compensation-comparative-fault-faq-24374.html Miami, FL Motorcycle accident claims aren't like standard auto collisions. They're more complex, and the injuries tend to be far more serious. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/motorcycle_accident/motorcycle-accident-compensation-comparative-fault-faq-24374.html Tue, 26 May 2026 15:30:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/j-j-talc-powder-ovarian-cancer-class-action-ovarian/j-talc-ovarian-cancer-second-bellwether-trial-24372.html Los Angeles, CAJohnson & Johnson is again before a California jury, as families of three women who died from ovarian cancer argue the company concealed known risks associated with its talc for decades. This bellwether trial is the second ovarian cancer bellwether out of hundreds of consolidated cases pending in California state court. In the first bellwether trial, a Los Angeles jury hit J&J with a $40 million verdict, finding its talc products were a substantial factor in two women developing ovarian cancer but declining to award punitive damages. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/j-j-talc-powder-ovarian-cancer-class-action-ovarian/j-talc-ovarian-cancer-second-bellwether-trial-24372.html Tue, 26 May 2026 08:00:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/rideshare-drivers-united-sues-uber-24370.html San Francisco, CA On April 20, Rideshare Drivers United (RDU), a non-profit organization representing roughly 20,000 app-based workers, sued Uber Technologies in San Francisco Superior Court. Rideshare Drivers United v. Uber Technologies, Inc. alleges that Uber has ignored the requirement of Proposition 22 that it provide drivers with an appeals process when they are deactivated from the app. Drivers lose their ability to drive for Uber without knowing why and without any way to challenge their deactivation. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/rideshare-drivers-united-sues-uber-24370.html Fri, 22 May 2026 08:15:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/california-caregiver-misclassification-lawsuit-24369.html Los Angeles, CA A California caregiver placement agency faces more than $4.4 million in citations after state investigators alleged the company misclassified dozens of caregivers as independent contractors while exerting significant control over their work conditions. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/california-caregiver-misclassification-lawsuit-24369.html Wed, 20 May 2026 08:15:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/social-media-addiction/social-media-addiction-lawsuits-put-industry-under-pressure-24368.html Los Angeles, CA The lawsuits targeting Meta, TikTok, YouTube and other social media companies are intensifying. Courts across the country are increasingly allowing cases alleging social media addiction and youth mental health harms to move forward, while juries have started delivering major verdicts against the technology giants. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/social-media-addiction/social-media-addiction-lawsuits-put-industry-under-pressure-24368.html Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/erisa/lockheed-retirees-aerospace-giant-stripped-money-from-pension-pl-24367.html Greenbelt, MD On April 16, the District Court of Maryland (Southern Division) dismissed only one of five counts in an ERISA class action lawsuit against Lockheed Martin Corporation (Lockheed) and its subsidiary, Lockheed Martin Investment Management Company (LMIMCo). The plaintiffs in Fezer v. Lockheed Martin Corporation allege that Lockheed and LMIMCo breached their fiduciary duty under ERISA, by hiring and paying themselves to manage the retirement savings of participants in three company 401k plans. It was a decision, the plaintiffs claim, that cost them millions of dollars. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/erisa/lockheed-retirees-aerospace-giant-stripped-money-from-pension-pl-24367.html Mon, 18 May 2026 08:15:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/family-law/5-best-divorce-law-firms-in-california-2026-24371.html Los Angeles, CA Divorce is rarely simple anywhere, but in California it carries a layer of legal complexity that can catch even well-prepared individuals off guard. The state's community property framework, which generally treats all assets and debts acquired during the marriage as equally owned, means dividing a household involves far more than splitting bank accounts down the middle. Retirement funds, stock options, business interests, and even debts tied to one spouse's name can all land on the table. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/family-law/5-best-divorce-law-firms-in-california-2026-24371.html Fri, 15 May 2026 12:30:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/newport-beach-construction-contractor-pays-470k-end-wage-claim-24363.html Newport Beach, CA A Newport Beach construction contractor was ordered to pay $468,505 after the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (DOL) found 137 workers went without pay and overtime. On December 17, following an investigation by the Wage and Hour Division, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California approved a consent judgment against SCA General Contracting Inc. and operators Sundeep Pandhoh and Gary Tetone. The judgment was announced by the DOL on April 12, 2026. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/newport-beach-construction-contractor-pays-470k-end-wage-claim-24363.html Fri, 15 May 2026 08:15:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/Suboxone-Tooth-Decay-Lawsuits/suboxone-tooth-decay-claims-surge-beyond-mdl-count-24364.html Cleveland, OHThe federal litigation over Suboxone-linked tooth decay may be significantly larger than official court docket numbers suggest.  https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/Suboxone-Tooth-Decay-Lawsuits/suboxone-tooth-decay-claims-surge-beyond-mdl-count-24364.html Wed, 13 May 2026 08:30:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/car_accidents/importance-of-evidence-collection-after-traffic-incident-24366.html Phoenix, AZ Traffic incidents can happen unexpectedly, leaving drivers and passengers overwhelmed in the aftermath. In those few moments, emotions often run high, and important information details can easily be overlooked. However, one of the most critical steps after ensuring everyone’s safety is gathering accurate evidence. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/car_accidents/importance-of-evidence-collection-after-traffic-incident-24366.html Tue, 12 May 2026 12:45:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/personal_injury/how-dedicated-attorneys-protect-your-rights-during-negotiations-24365.html Chicago, IL Chicago is a city built on hard work, resilience, and constant movement. From construction sites and corporate offices to busy roads and local businesses, people here handle demanding schedules and high-pressure situations every day. But when an unexpected accident, workplace dispute, or legal conflict interrupts someone’s life, the stress can quickly become overwhelming, especially when insurance companies or opposing parties begin negotiations focused on protecting their own interests. Many individuals enter these conversations without fully understanding their rights, which can lead to unfair settlements or decisions made under pressure.  https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/personal_injury/how-dedicated-attorneys-protect-your-rights-during-negotiations-24365.html Mon, 11 May 2026 13:30:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/meta-begins-massive-california-layoffs-24361.html San Francisco, CA On April 23, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced that it would lay off roughly 8,000 workers, or 10 percent of its global workforce. Employees whose employment is being terminated will be notified on May 20. The company will also close 6,000 open roles. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/meta-begins-massive-california-layoffs-24361.html Mon, 11 May 2026 08:30:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/depo_provera_contraceptive_osteoporosis_class_action/depo-provera-linked-brain-tumors-24360.html Pensacola, FL On April 13, Christina McCree filed a Depo Provera side effects lawsuit alleging that she and millions of other women should have been warned that the birth control shot has been linked to intracranial meningioma, a type of brain tumor. McCree v. Pfizer, Inc. is part of multidistrict litigation (MDL 3140) centralized in the Northern District of Florida. Her personal injury lawsuit cites the defendants for failing to warn her and other women of the dangers of the drug and for either carelessly or deliberately misrepresenting that it was safe. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/depo_provera_contraceptive_osteoporosis_class_action/depo-provera-linked-brain-tumors-24360.html Thu, 07 May 2026 08:15:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/car_accidents/how-car-accident-settlements-are-calculated-what-victims-often-m-24359.html Columbia, SC Most people who walk away from a car crash assume the insurance company will do the right thing. They file a claim, wait, and accept whatever number comes back. The problem is that insurance adjusters are trained to close claims quickly and cheaply — not to make sure you're made whole. Understanding how car accident settlements are actually calculated gives you a real fighting chance at fair compensation. If you're recovering from a crash in South Carolina, speaking with a Columbia Car Accident Lawyer before accepting any offer is one of the most important steps you can take. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/car_accidents/how-car-accident-settlements-are-calculated-what-victims-often-m-24359.html Mon, 04 May 2026 10:15:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/california-high-school-athletes-sue-name-image-likeness-rights-24357.html San Francisco, CA On May 30, 2025, Dominik Calhoun, a former high school football player, filed a class action lawsuit against the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) alleging that its Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules are unlawful restraints of trade. Although the Complaint now focuses on federal and California antitrust law, its emphasis on fair pay takes it into territory familiar from many California labor lawsuits. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/california-high-school-athletes-sue-name-image-likeness-rights-24357.html Mon, 04 May 2026 08:15:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/personal_injury/what-dalilahs-law-means-people-injured-in-los-angeles-commercial-24358.html Los Angeles, CA The year 2026 has brought a major shift in how federal and state authorities handle safety on our roads. For a long time, the rules regarding the qualifications of commercial truck drivers were on the books but were not always strictly enforced. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/personal_injury/what-dalilahs-law-means-people-injured-in-los-angeles-commercial-24358.html Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/deloitte-consulting-charged-with-discriminating-against-employee-24353.html San Francisco, CA On April 9, Joanne Barela brought a class action lawsuit against Deloitte Consulting LLP alleging violations of federal and California labor law. Joanne Barela v. Deloitte Consulting LLP accuses Deloitte of discriminating against workers who took parental leave. The discrimination, however, is buried in a formula that affects wage, promotion, and retention decisions for all employees. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/deloitte-consulting-charged-with-discriminating-against-employee-24353.html Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:45:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/california-rideshare-drivers-sue-uber-over-alleged-prop-22-viola-24356.html Los Angeles, CA A new legal challenge against Uber is reopening one of the most contentious labor battles in the gig economy: whether app-based drivers are truly independent contractors—or workers entitled to broader protections. Filed in California state court, the labor lawsuit alleges that Uber is violating the very law it helped create, Proposition 22, by failing to provide drivers with a meaningful way to appeal deactivations. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/california-rideshare-drivers-sue-uber-over-alleged-prop-22-viola-24356.html Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:15:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/california-refinery-workers-unpaid-on-call-lawsuit-settles-9m-24355.html Santa Clara, CA A proposed $9 million class action settlement between Marathon Refining Logistics Services LLC and hundreds of California refinery workers is close to final approval, resolving California labor law claims that employees were not paid for time spent on restrictive on-call shifts. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/california-refinery-workers-unpaid-on-call-lawsuit-settles-9m-24355.html Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/automotive/what-california-drivers-should-know-before-filing-lemon-law-clai-24354.html Los Angeles, CA A car should make life easier. It should start, run, stop, and get you where you need to go without constant worry. When a newer vehicle keeps going back to the shop for the same problem, that trust disappears fast. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/automotive/what-california-drivers-should-know-before-filing-lemon-law-clai-24354.html Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:15:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/erisa/class-action-erisa-fiduciary-lawsuit-survives-motion-dismiss-24351.html Philadelphia, PA On April 6, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania denied FirstTrust Savings Bank’s motion to dismiss a class action ERISA lawsuit brought by participants in the Firstrust 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan. Chrupcala v. Firstrust Savings Bank alleges that fiduciaries of the Plan violated the duty ERISA imposed on them to act prudently and in the sole interest of participants and beneficiaries. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/erisa/class-action-erisa-fiduciary-lawsuit-survives-motion-dismiss-24351.html Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/social-media-addiction/meta-youtube-found-liable-social-media-addiction-24350.html Los Angeles, CA On March 25, a Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube liable for $6 million in damages for the harm caused to a young user’s mental health. The money – $4.2 million from Meta and $1.8 million from YouTube is mere pocket lint to the social media giants. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/social-media-addiction/meta-youtube-found-liable-social-media-addiction-24350.html Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:45:00 -0700