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There are a lot of employees in California who are uncertain about whether or not they are legally entitled to sick leave, and what their options are if they are supposed to be given leave but don’t use it, or if they fail to use it while they are employer. Under California law, all employers with fewer than 50 employees are not legally required to provide workers with any sick leave, either paid or unpaid. However, some cities in California have other rules regarding sick leave, so check the rules for the city in which your employer is located. Businesses …

Another driver for Uber has been accused of raping an intoxicated passenger in Boston. The driver picked up an unidentified woman outside of a bar in Boston. At some point during the ride, he pulled over on a one-way street, climbed into the back of the car, and allegedly raped her. The victim, who said she was “highly intoxicated”, says that after the rape, the driver woke her into consciousness and offered to pull up her pants. The driver admitted to having sex with the woman but says the interaction was consensual. He was arrested and charged with rape. He …

Yes, you may be able to sue the person who caused your accident. An injury to the brain can be one of the worst types of injuries. Victims may never fully recover, or if they do, the recovery process may be long, painful, and expensive. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and more. Normally, in order to file a lawsuit against the wrongdoer, you must be able to prove that the injuries you suffered were the direct result of another person or company’s negligent actions. First, you must prove that the …

Lyft, the popular ridesharing company, was recently sued for the actions of a driver which allegedly resulted in the death of a man in southern California. The man’s parents claim that Lyft’s hiring processes are negligent and that the company is responsible for the driver’s actions. The death occurred when a man ordered a Lyft to his friend’s house in the Los Angeles area. During the ride, the man and the driver became involved in an argument, which resulted in the driver pulling over to the side of the freeway. The driver pepper-sprayed the man and ejected him from the …

I’m sorry to hear about your injuries. Unfortunately, many medical device manufacturers are anxious to reap the financial benefits of selling new devices, which can result in some dangerous medical devices entering the market before they have been properly tested. If you have been harmed by a defective medical device, you should speak with an attorney. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration tries to screen many drugs and medical devices. However, they often rely on testing data which is supplied by medical device manufacturers in their screening processes, which can be biased and incorrect. In addition, several decades ago the …

A Southern California woman recently settled her lawsuit against Uber for damages she suffered during an alleged rape by an Uber driver. The woman sued Uber for sexual battery, false imprisonment, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and civil rights violations. The lawsuit claims that in the summer of 2017, the woman attended a work function in Los Angeles and called an Uber to take her to her boyfriend’s home because she had been drinking. She alleged that the driver took her to her destination and administered a date rape drug or something similar which rendered her unconscious. Once they …

I am so sorry to hear about the attack. You may be able to hold the parking lot’s owner responsible, depending on the circumstances. You should speak with an experienced premises liability attorney to learn more about your legal options. Under California law, the owner of the premises is legally responsible for providing a safe environment for anyone who has a right to be on or near their property. If a property owner fails to take reasonable steps to ensure that his or her property is safe, the property owner can be held responsible for any damages that could occur …

I’m sorry to hear about the dog bite. Dog bites are becoming increasingly common in larger cities such as Los Angeles. As the population of dogs continues to grow, bites become more common. Although fortunately most dog bites do not result in death, it is common for dog bites to become infected. The most common types of infections that occur due to dog bites are strep and staph infections. If they are treated immediately, they can be very easily cured. However, if the victim does not seek help immediately or they are not correctly diagnosed, they can spread quickly and …

Recently, a Lyft driver in California was sued, along with Lyft, for his actions that resulted in the death of a passenger. Earlier this month another woman in California had a frightening experience with a Lyft driver. The company has come under criticism for its hiring process, which is done entirely online and may not result in safe, high-quality drivers. The incident that resulted in a passenger’s death occurred in January 2018. A passenger was riding with a Lyft driver and the two became involved in an argument. The Lyft driver pulled over to the side of a busy freeway …

You are far from alone – there are a lot of automobile accidents that happen when the driver is making a left-hand turn across oncoming traffic. These accidents are especially prevalent at intersections. In order to successfully turn, the driver must be aware of not only the vehicles traveling in the opposite direction, but also pedestrians that are crossing the street. If the driver is distracted or misjudges the turn an accident can occur. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration performed a study on automobile accidents and found that left-hand turns accounted for the highest numbers of crashes in the …

After the death of a Lyft passenger, the family filed a lawsuit against the company. The lawsuit alleges, among other things, that the company’s application process, which is done entirely online, is not sufficient to properly vet drivers and to keep passengers safe. The lawsuit stems from the death of a Lyft passenger in January 2018. He went to a restaurant and then a bar in West Hollywood. A friend ordered a Lyft vehicle to pick him up and transport him to the friend’s home. On the way, the Lyft driver and the passenger became involved in an argument. The …

If you walk into a building that is owned by a business or another individual, you do not anticipate that you will become an accident victim due to dangerous conditions on an owner’s property. Some of the accidents are caused by uneven surfaces. If you are entering another person’s home or a business, the property owner has a duty of care towards you to maintain that property in a safe condition. If there is a failure to properly maintain the property, you may be able to recover damages. A fall on an uneven floor can cause an individual to suffer …