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Restaurant Owners Charged with Stealing Millions from Employees and California Tax Payers
Eight owners and managers of Chinese restaurants in Northern California have been charged with conspiracy, wage theft and workers’ compensation fraud after allegedly stealing $4.5 million in wages from their employees and $2 million from taxpayers. In December 2016, a grand jury indicted the owners and managers of Golden Dragon Buffet in Brentwood, New Dragon […]
What Everyone Needs to Know About Electric Shock Drowning
In 2016, Silicon Valley executive Jim Tramel and his family were spending spring break at their vacation home in Palm Springs, California. Several family members came over to visit and enjoy the swimming pool on Easter afternoon. Jim noticed his 9-year-old daughter abruptly stop moving in the water and sink to the bottom of the […]
Investigation Uncovers Widespread Employee Exploitation in California’s Port Trucking Industry
A USA TODAY Network investigation found that port trucking companies in Southern California, which transport goods for short distances from shipping ports, often violate federal employment laws by forcing drivers into debt to pay for their trucks and using that debt to trap them in their job. In this lease-to-own model, the trucking company provides […]
Elements of a Premises Liability Claim
Property owners are legally obligated to provide a hazard-free environment that ensures the safety of those on their property. They can be liable for an injury caused by a dangerous condition located at their home, place of business, other types of buildings or parcels of land. If you suffered an injury due to a negligent […]
Sacramento Plans to Fix Dangerous ‘Bermuda Triangle’ Streets
The City of Sacramento plans to invest $1 million to improve the triangular area comprising of H Street, J Street and Carlson Drive to fix its confusing layout and end the dangers posed to motorists and pedestrians. The remake is intended to tame complicated street formations and safety hazards caused by its poor design, which […]
Biking Safely in Sacramento
May is National Bike Month, which is a month-long campaign encouraging people to consider bicycling as a transportation option. Biking offers many positive and healthy benefits for those who choose to engage in the activity. It is also an environmentally friendly and cost-efficient form of transportation that has increased in popularity during recent years. In […]
What To Do After an Auto Accident in California
A car accident can happen suddenly and without warning. If you are unprepared to deal with a car accident or unaware of what you should do after being in one, you might risk jeopardizing your claim. This guide offers useful tips for what you should do immediately after being involved in an auto accident and […]
Motorist Killed by Drugged Driver on the Shoulder of Interstate 80
An Olivehurst man was struck and killed by another driver found to be under the influence of marijuana at the time of the accident on May 4, according to California Highway Patrol (CHP). The fatal collision occurred while a 40-year-old motorist was changing a flat tire on his Dodge Durango that was parked on the […]
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in California?
Dealing with the unexpected death of a loved one is a painful tragedy, especially if his or her death was completely preventable and caused by another’s negligence. Although no amount of money can fulfill the loss you experience after the death of a loved one, a wrongful death claim may provide compensation to relieve the […]
Study Reveals the Majority of U.S. Drivers are Distracted by Cellphones
A new study has found the vast majority of Americans are distracted by their cellphones or electronic devices while driving. The study, conducted by an app called Zendrive, found that U.S. drivers were distracted by their phones or other electronic devices in 88 out of 100 trips. Distracted driving is a danger to all those […]