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A class action lawsuit alleges that Swickard dealerships in California mislead customers to pay more for their cars through add-on charges and inflated government fees.
Case at a glance Case Freund v. Dialpad, Inc. Court San Francisco Superior Court, No. CGC-25-624953 Status Demurrer to the Second Amended Complaint overruled (June 2026) Practice area Privacy &…
Case at a glance Case Judge v. Academia, Inc. Court N.D. Cal., No. 25-cv-05857-AMO Status Motions to compel arbitration and to dismiss denied (May 2026) Practice area Consumer Protection Read…
Case at a glance Case Scholl v. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Court Alameda County Superior Court Status CDCR’s demurrer largely overruled and motion to strike class allegations denied…
Case at a glance Case Alvarado v. Western Range Association Court U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada Status All motions to dismiss denied (August 2025) Practice area Antitrust…
Hamad Sayad, a 29-year-old Yemeni man, crossed oceans to escape persecution. He thought he was coming to a country that would hear his plea for asylum and grant him refuge.…
Every year, thousands of high school athletes dedicate countless hours to training, competing, and representing their schools on courts, fields, and tracks. Their talent and hard work is celebrated by…
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Judge Susan Illston of the Northern District of California granted final approval of a $4.5 million class action settlement today on behalf of two proposed classes…
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A class action lawsuit alleges that Swickard dealerships in California mislead customers to pay more for their cars through add-on charges and inflated government fees.
Case at a glance Case Freund v. Dialpad, Inc. Court San Francisco Superior Court, No. CGC-25-624953 Status Demurrer to the Second Amended Complaint overruled (June 2026) Practice area Privacy & Surveillance Read the order (PDF) → Called a company that uses Dialpad? Free and confidential. We’ll reach out promptly. or call 415-236-2305 In a first-of-its-kind … Read more
Case at a glance Case Judge v. Academia, Inc. Court N.D. Cal., No. 25-cv-05857-AMO Status Motions to compel arbitration and to dismiss denied (May 2026) Practice area Consumer Protection Read the order (PDF) → Did Academia.edu use your name? Free and confidential. We’ll reach out promptly. or call 415-236-2305 In this article On May 7, … Read more
Case at a glance Case Scholl v. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Court Alameda County Superior Court Status CDCR’s demurrer largely overruled and motion to strike class allegations denied (April 2026) Practice area Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Read the order (PDF) → Released from a California prison? Free and confidential. We’ll reach out … Read more
Case at a glance Case Alvarado v. Western Range Association Court U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada Status All motions to dismiss denied (August 2025) Practice area Antitrust & Unfair Competition Read the order (PDF) → Worked as an H-2A sheepherder? Free and confidential. We’ll reach out promptly. or call 415-236-2305 We’re proud … Read more
Hamad Sayad, a 29-year-old Yemeni man, crossed oceans to escape persecution. He thought he was coming to a country that would hear his plea for asylum and grant him refuge. Instead, he found himself locked in a cell, and was later placed in solitary confinement with no explanation after a detention officer confiscated his prayer … Read more
Every year, thousands of high school athletes dedicate countless hours to training, competing, and representing their schools on courts, fields, and tracks. Their talent and hard work is celebrated by their communities, but it is also profitable for athletic associations, media companies, and other corporations. The problem? Athletes see none of that money. Along with … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Judge Susan Illston of the Northern District of California granted final approval of a $4.5 million class action settlement today on behalf of two proposed classes of California residents who cosigned bail bond premium financing agreements with Bail Hotline Bail Bonds (a/k/a DMCG, Inc.), but were not provided with a legally-required … Read more