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HOLLYWOOD—Why is it that we are attracted to films about lawyers? We've seen everything from "My Cousin Vinny" to "A Few Good Men" to...
“The Walking Dead” Producers Sue AMC Over Profits
SANTA MONICA—The co-creator and three executive producers of the top-rated series “The Walking Dead” (TWD) filed a lawsuit against AMC on Monday, August 14...
Warriors’ Draymond Green Sued Over Alleged Assault
WOODLAND HILLS—A former Michigan State University football player and his girlfriend filed an assault and battery lawsuit against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green...
Santa Monica City Attorney Files Lawsuit Against Landlords
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica City Attorney’s Consumer Protection Division filed a lawsuit against two local landlords who allegedly violated a law that protects tenants...
Rapper NBA YoungBoy Sued Over Wrecked Lamborghini
WEST HOLLYWOOD—A downtown Los Angeles-based rental car company is suing rapper NBA YoungBoy and his associate Desmond Hardnett, alleging that they damaged and abandoned...
Judge Dismisses Portion Of Lawsuit Against Johnny Depp
BEVERLY HILLS—On Monday, July 10, a Los Angeles judge dismissed part of a lawsuit filed against actor Johnny Depp by his former management company,...
West Hollywood Chiropractor Sued Over Playboy Model’s Death
WEST HOLLYWOOD—The estate of Playboy model Katie May, who died in 2016 of a stroke after a chiropractic adjustment, is suing West Hollywood chiropractor,...
Lawsuit Filed Against Landlord From Entering Tenant’s Home
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica City Attorney filed a lawsuit against a landlord who repeatedly entered the home of a tenant without notice or justification....
Police Investigate Child’s Death At UCLA Medical Center
WESTWOOD—Officials from the Los Angeles Police Department are investigating the death of 8-year-old Cole Hartman, who nearly drowned in a washing machine four years...
Man Sues Beverly Hilton’s Spa After Contracting MRSA
BEVERLY HILLS—Larry Poe, a professional speaker and author, is suing the Beverly Hilton Hotel, claiming he contracted a staph infection during a facial treatment in...
Groups Fight Against Closure Of Gate To Hollywood Sign
GRIFFITH PARK—On Monday, May 1, homeowners and Griffith Park preservationists from three local organizations filed a motion in Los Angeles Superior Court to challenge...
Pierce College Student Files Lawsuit Over “Free Speech Zone”
WOODLAND HILLS—On Tuesday, March 28, a student filed a lawsuit against Pierce College in Woodland Hills and the nine Los Angeles Community College District...
Brazilian Actress Awarded $1.16 Million Against Surgeon
BEVERLY HILLS—Actress Rita Guedes, best known for starring in soap operas in Brazil, was awarded $1.16 million on Wednesday, March 8 in a lawsuit against...
Ex-Employee Wins $1.8 Million Lawsuit Against Passages Malibu
MALIBU—The Los Angeles Superior Court awarded a $1.8 million settlement to a former Passages Malibu employee, who filed a lawsuit against the company for...
L.A. County Sues State Of California Over Redistricting Law
LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit on Monday, February 27 against the State of California over a new law that discriminates against 1 million...
Victim Granted $2.9 Million After Being Hit By Big Blue Bus...
LOS ANGELES—In a closed session meeting on January 24, the Los Angeles City Council agreed to settle a lawsuit worth $2,875,000 involving LAX employee, Lisa...
U.S Labor Department Files Lawsuit Against Google
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA—An administrative law suit was filed by the U.S. Department of Labor against Mountain View-based Google Inc. on Wednesday, January 4. In the...
Famed Landlord Cheri Woods Pleads No Contest
WEST HOLLYWOOD—Landlord Cheri Woods pleaded no contest to a lawsuit brought against her by the city of West Hollywood. The lawsuit is related to...
Judge Contemplates Lawsuit Filed By Kate Steinle’s Family
SAN FRANCISCO—Over a year after the death of San Francisco resident Kathryn Steinle, 32, it was announced on Friday, December 2 that a federal judge is...
Studio City Gym Death Lawsuit Settled
STUDIO CITY—A heart-attack death lawsuit against the Studio City Fitness Gym was settled on Wednesday, October 26.
A member of the gym, Marc Palotay died of...