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State Farm misrepresented coverage, claims, LA County lawsuit alleges

State Farm misrepresented coverage, claims, LA County lawsuit alleges

Policyholders filed thousands of claims related to the fires. They shouldn't have to fight their insurer to get what they're owed, one official said.
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California Supreme Court Rules on Pension Board Hiring and Pay Authority in LACERA Case

California Supreme Court Rules on Pension Board Hiring and Pay Authority in LACERA Case

The California Supreme Court has issued a narrow 4-3 decision in the case of LACERA v. County of Los Angeles, ruling that a public pension board's constitutional authority to administer a retirement system does not include independent authority over the classification and compensation of its own employees. The court sided with Los Angeles County, determining that final decisions regarding job classifications and salary levels for pension system employees remain with the sponsoring governmental entity. While retirement boards retain the authority to identify staffing needs, recruit professionals, and recommend compensation structures, the sponsoring government ultimately holds veto power over these decisions. The National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems (NCPERS) had filed an amicus curiae brief in support of LACERA, highlighting concerns about fiduciary independence.
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California Man Ordered to Pay $153K After Losing Lawsuit Over Allegedly Altered Lottery Ticket

California Man Ordered to Pay $153K After Losing Lawsuit Over Allegedly Altered Lottery Ticket

A California man, James Densley, has been ordered to pay $153,200 in attorneys’ fees and costs to the California State Lottery after his lawsuit, seeking a $750,000 prize, was dismissed. Densley had claimed a winning poker-themed Scratchers ticket, purchased in September 2021, showed a flush with a 10-times multiplier, totaling $750,000. However, the California Attorney General’s Office alleged that the ticket had been torn into multiple pieces, taped back together, and its play symbols rearranged to create the apparent winning hand. The lottery rejected Densley’s claim approximately three months after he bought the ticket, citing California law which prohibits paying prizes on altered or counterfeited tickets. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kevin C. Brazile granted the state’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit, ruling in favor of the lottery.
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J.M. Smucker's Trademark Lawsuit Against Trader Joe's Over Frozen PB Sandwiches to Proceed

J.M. Smucker's Trademark Lawsuit Against Trader Joe's Over Frozen PB Sandwiches to Proceed

J.M. Smucker's Trademark Lawsuit Against Trader Joe's Over Frozen PB Sandwiches to Proceed
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Federal Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Challenging California's Transgender Athlete Policies

Federal Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Challenging California's Transgender Athlete Policies

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Justice Department that challenged California's policies allowing transgender athletes to compete on school sports teams aligning with their gender identity. U.S. District Judge Cynthia Valenzuela ruled that a recent Supreme Court decision, which permitted states to limit girls' sports to biological females, did not render more inclusive policies illegal or compel California to alter its existing regulations. The Justice Department had argued that Title IX, a 1972 federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs, required sports eligibility and facilities access to be based on biological sex, not gender identity. However, Judge Valenzuela found that Title IX does not mandate such an exclusion and that the Supreme Court's ruling did not require every school to adopt the same rule. The Justice Department had threatened to cut $44.3 billion in federal funding from the California Department of Education if the stat...
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Blake Lively Awarded Fraction of Requested Legal Fees in Dispute with Justin Baldoni

Blake Lively Awarded Fraction of Requested Legal Fees in Dispute with Justin Baldoni

Blake Lively Awarded Fraction of Requested Legal Fees in Dispute with Justin Baldoni
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US judge bars EPA effort to send California vehicle emissions rules to Congress

US judge bars EPA effort to send California vehicle emissions rules to Congress

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - A judge in Washington on Wednesday blocked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from sending landmark California vehicle emissions rules for a potential repeal to the Republican-controlled Congress.
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Indexed Universal Life Insurance Under Scrutiny for Misleading Sales Practices

Indexed Universal Life Insurance Under Scrutiny for Misleading Sales Practices

Indexed Universal Life Insurance Under Scrutiny for Misleading Sales Practices
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Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more

Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more

Virtually every American has been targeted by scammers in some way, exclusive new polling data shows
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Los Angeles County Files Lawsuit Against State Farm Over 2025 Wildfire Claims

Los Angeles County Files Lawsuit Against State Farm Over 2025 Wildfire Claims

Los Angeles County has filed a lawsuit against State Farm, the state's largest insurance provider, alleging unfair business practices following the January 2025 wildfires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades. The 100-page complaint details widespread mishandling of claims by policyholders, which has reportedly prevented many homeowners from returning to and rebuilding their neighborhoods. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger stated that wildfire survivors have faced significant delays in processing claims and payments, repeated adjustments to claims, underpayments, inconsistent handling of living expenses, and serious issues with smoke damage claims. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, specifically accuses State Farm of violating California's unfair competition and false advertising laws. County Counsel Dawyn Harrison indicated that the legal action seeks injunctive relief to halt these practices, restitution for policyholders, civil penalties, and abatement for ongoing health hazards linked to inad...
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U.S. Citizen Sues Lufthansa in California Over Alleged Outing of Gay Relationship in Saudi Arabia

U.S. Citizen Sues Lufthansa in California Over Alleged Outing of Gay Relationship in Saudi Arabia

A U.S. citizen, identified as John Doe, and his Saudi Arabian husband, Robert Roe, have been granted permission by a California judge to proceed with a lawsuit against Lufthansa. The couple, married in California in 2013, alleges that a senior Lufthansa employee at Riyadh airport publicly disclosed their marriage and conveyed this information to Saudi authorities in 2021. This alleged disclosure occurred while the couple was flying from Riyadh to San Francisco, and they had to reveal their marital status to comply with U.S. COVID-related travel rules. Homosexuality is considered a capital offense in Saudi Arabia, and the couple had maintained a discreet relationship for 33 years to avoid severe legal consequences. The lawsuit claims public disclosure of private facts, intentional infliction of emotional distress, breach of contract (citing Lufthansa's obligation to comply with GDPR), and negligent infliction of emotional distress, arguing that Lufthansa failed to adequately train its employees on handling ...
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‘Get the Flock out’: Residents urge Stockton City Council to end Flock contract

‘Get the Flock out’: Residents urge Stockton City Council to end Flock contract

Residents are calling on the Stockton City Council to terminate its contract with Flock Safety, citing concerns over surveillance, data sharing and privacy.