Merck Faces Lawsuit Over Gardasil Vaccine Safety A high-profile lawsuit against Merck over the Gardasil vaccine is set for trial in Los Angeles. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., along with attorney Robert Krakow, represents plaintiffs alleging that Merck misrepresented the safety… 
Paula Abdul Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Nigel Lythgoe In December 2024, singer and TV personality Paula Abdul settled a sexual assault lawsuit against Nigel Lythgoe, a well-known producer of”American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance.” The lawsuit,… 
Southern California Edison Faces Lawsuits Over Eaton Canyon Fire Southern California Edison (SCE) is facing multiple lawsuits alleging negligence in the recent Eaton Canyon wildfire that destroyed homes and businesses in Los Angeles. Plaintiffs claim that the utility company failed… 
The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have left thousands of residents vulnerable to unethical business practices, including price gouging. On February 4, 2025, Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto announced a lawsuit and criminal charges against individuals and businesses… 
Marqeta Shareholders File Lawsuit Against Company Executives On February 7, 2025, shareholders of Marqeta Inc., a global payments processing company, filed a lawsuit against CEO Simon Khalaf and other top executives. The lawsuit alleges gross mismanagement and failure to disclose… 
Reality TV stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are taking legal action against the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) after losing their home in the Palisades Fire. The couple, along with… 
LA Superior Court Halts Court Debt Collections Following Wildfires In January 2025, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County announced a temporary pause on debt collections for individuals affected by recent wildfires. This decision aims to provide relief to those… 
Lawsuit Filed Against LA County Sheriff’s Department for Protest Tactics The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) is facing a civil rights lawsuit over its handling of protests. The lawsuit, filed in January 2025, seeks a temporary restraining order and… 
Rebel Wilson Faces Defamation Lawsuit from Film Producers In October 2024, producers Amanda Ghost, Gregor Cameron, and Vince Holden filed a defamation lawsuit against actress Rebel Wilson in Los Angeles Superior Court. They claim that Wilson made false accusations of… 
Los Angeles Opens Applications for Civil Grand Jury The Los Angeles Superior Court has begun accepting applications for a 23-member civil grand jury to oversee government operations and investigate potential misconduct. This initiative aims to increase transparency and accountability in… 
