#1 California Plant Nursery Pays $2.5 million in back wagesLos Angeles, CA - Altman Specialty Plants LLC has agreed to pay its workers $2.5 million in back wages and about $1 million in civil money penalties after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation determined that the largest horticultural grower in the U.S coerced workers to quit so it could dodge the H-2A temporary agricultural program’s wage and hour requirements.
#2 Supreme Court Denies Paraplegic Veteran Medical Malpractice ClaimSanta Clara, CA - Injured veterans and advocates are fighting medical malpractice claims denied by the Defense Health Agency because they sustained injuries while on active duty, even though active duty also includes their time in hospital. They are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to end the 70-year-old 'unhinged and incoherent' Feres doctrine which blocks military members from bringing claims against the federal government. But on February 24, 2025 the Supreme Court issued a new blow to active duty service members hoping to seek justice following cases of alleged medical malpractice caused by military doctors, nurses and other healthcare practitioners.
#3 What Are the Legal Options for Families After a Nursing Home Fall Incident?Santa Clara, CA - Families place their loved ones in nursing homes with the expectation that they will receive proper care and supervision. Falls often happen in nursing homes and can cause serious injuries. Many of these falls happen due to negligence, such as improper staffing, lack of safety equipment, or failure to assist residents. When a nursing home fall occurs, families may feel overwhelmed and unsure of what steps to take. When people understand their legal rights, they can stand up for their loved ones and make sure they get the care they deserve. Taking legal action may also help prevent future incidents and hold negligent facilities accountable.
#4 Meta Must Face Lawsuit Alleging that it Discriminated Against US CitizensSan Francisco, CA - On February 11, the Northern District of California refused to dismiss a class-action lawsuit brought by three job applicants at Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook). Rajaram v. Meta alleges that Meta intentionally favors H1-B visa holders over U.S. citizens for jobs in violation of Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866. The California labor lawsuit will now move toward trial.
#5 Attorney Doug Nill: Against All OddsMinneapolis, MN - There's little doubt that chemical maker BASF hoped that attorney Doug Nill and his class action suit--on behalf of hundreds of American farmers--would just shrivel up and die. The corporate giant hired a crew of lawyers and sprayed courtrooms from Minnesota to Washington D.C. with a cloud of motions for more than a decade.
#6 Darden Restaurants Hit with California Wage and Hour LawsuitLos Angeles, CA - On September 23, Antonia Rodriguez filed a class action lawsuit against Darden Restaurants in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The lawsuit alleges that Darden, the parent company of California restaurants, including Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Yard House, the Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Bahama Breeze and Eddie V's, failed to pay overtime and did not provide hourly workers with full, uninterrupted meal and rest periods in violation of California labor law. A collection of derivative allegations follows, including failure to provide accurate wage statements and failure to pay all wages due on termination of employment.
#7 Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers: A Staple in The North Carolina Legal Community for 40 yearsGoldsboro, NC - For four decades, Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers has protected the rights of personal injury victims across North Carolina. From their office in Goldsboro and an extended presence in Raleigh, they provide strong legal representation for those harmed by negligence. As North Carolina personal injury lawyers, they stand up to insurance companies and corporations to ensure their clients receive the compensation they deserve.
#8 FDA Warns of Unapproved GLP-1 Weight-Loss DrugsSilver Spring, MD - On December 18, 2024, the FDA issued a warning about the dangers of unapproved GLP-1 drugs which are often marketed as better/cheaper/stronger alternatives to Ozempic. Even branded Ozempic has been reliably linked to dangerous side effects, including pancreatitis, a form of blindness, gall bladder disease and kidney problems. Multi-district lawsuits are now pending in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
#9 UnitedHealth Group to Settle ERISA lawsuit for $69 MillionMinneapolis, MN - On December 13, UnitedHealth Group, Inc. agreed to settle Snyder v. UnitedHealth Group, which claims the company mishandled its 401k plan by “imprudently and disloyally” including the Wells Fargo Target Fund Suite. The long-running class-action ERISA lawsuit alleges that the fund remained on the plan’s investment menu despite a history of poor performance.
#10 Crypto in Your 401k?Washington, DC - On March 6, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed that the current administration intends to establish a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve. Bitcoin is the financial buzz-of-the-day.
