People don’t tend to think of plaintiff litigators as agents of societal change, but our culture often ends up being shaped by high-profile civil litigation cases that create ripples of change extending far beyond the courtroom. These cases, championed by dedicated attorneys who often work without compensation unless and until they win a case, play
As reported by Ms. Magazine, in a groundbreaking ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Todd W. Robinson of the Southern District of California has declared that female student-athletes can now sue universities for monetary damages attendant to Title IX violations. This decision in a current and ongoing lawsuit marks a significant stride in the fight against
The California Daily Journal’s 2023 CLAY award recognizes Lieff Cabraser, Robbins Geller, and the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office for their collective efforts in winning a landmark opioids bench trial against Walgreens pharmacy for substantially contributing to the opioid epidemic in San Francisco We are proud to announce that the California Daily Journal/California Lawyer has
Lieff Cabraser partner Dean M. Harvey will be featured as a distinguished speaker at the American Bar Association’s 2023 Litigation Section Annual Conference taking place April 19–21, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. On day one of the conference (4/19), Dean will speak on a panel entitled “Hands Off My Human Capital! What You Need to Know about Antitrust
Forced arbitration, the scourge of fair and open adjudication, is greatly favored by the corporate defendants sued for fraud and misconduct by consumers, corporate defendants who fund and almost always win arbitration’s closed proceedings that occur without a judge, jury, or public scrutiny Earlier this week, the California Senate Judiciary Committee passed SB 365, closing
Corporate fraud is a pervasive issue with far-reaching consequences on individuals, businesses, and the economy as a whole. In the face of financial misconduct, plaintiff lawyers play a critical role in seeking restitution for victims and holding wrongdoers accountable.
The lawsuit against Altria, brought by Lieff Cabraser and co-counsel on behalf of the San Francisco Unified School District, moves forward on all counts after major settlements reached with Juul Labs As reported by Law360, U.S. District Judge William H. Orrick has denied Altria’s summary judgment motion in the bellwether vaping
As reported in Law360, plaintiffs represented by Lieff Cabraser and co-counsel have defeated Save Mart Supermarkets’ attempts to get workers’ claims thrown out of the federal class action lawsuit alleging the grocery chain denied their employees promised retiree medical benefits. The largest regional grocer in California, Save Mart operates over two-hundred Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx stores and
Defect alleged to affect tens if not hundreds of thousands of 2010-2022 cars across the Mercedes-Benz vehicle line can cause rear subframes to rust or corrode, resulting in sudden, unexpected loss of control for the driver. In response to notice of imminent lawsuit, Mercedes announced a belated and inadequate warranty extension. U.S. District Court Judge
Upholding Accountability and Safeguarding Public Interest Whistleblowers have long been unsung heroes in the fight against corruption, injustice, and wrongdoing. A recent Delray Beach case related to contaminated water systems in Florida illustrates the essential role whistleblowers play in upholding the public’s right to safety and transparency, and the courage required to stand up against