Motorists face $300 fines for each violation under existing law, City Attorney says — and three startups could be liable for penalties of up to $2,500 for each transaction
California Art Institutes’ ownership to settle for $1.95 million; fund returning student and new student scholarships; and re-calculate graduation and job placement rate
Social network’s unlawful publication of minors’ profiles, photos and geolocation data has been used to victimize children as young as 13 years of age — and younger
Herrera grateful to court ‘for acknowledging what accreditors callously won’t: that the educational aspirations of tens of thousands of City College students matter’
After three years of hard‐fought litigation, S.F. City Attorney is ‘grateful that we’re now able to conclude this case with a measure of justice for the victims’
With Monster v. Herrera, nation’s largest energy drink maker sought to block California case over marketing of harmful caffeinated products to children, youth
Ten California jurisdictions receive massive award in victory over three manufacters of lead-based paint, verdict breaks new legal ground and spurs remediation efforts
Saying ACCJC’s legal strategy aims ‘to run out the clock,’ City Attorney blames accreditors’ delay tactics, refusal to honor discovery for need for interim relief
City Attorney Dennis Herrera filed twin legal actions on August 22, 2013, to stop the unlawful threat to the accreditation and the very existence of City College of San Francisco.
Dual actions allege conflicts of interest, retaliation by ACCJC; unlawful delegation of public duties by State Board of Governors to unaccountable private agency
Check ‘n Go and Money Mart litigation settlement secures direct restitution to overcharged consumers, employed innovative social media outreach tactics
Ten California cities and counties seek to hold accountable the companies that marketed, promoted, and profited from lead paint despite knowing it was toxic to children
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera is engaged in litigation against Monster Beverage Corporation for violating California law with its marketing of highly-caffeinated energy drinks to children as young as six-years-old, despite scientific findings that such products may cause “significant morbidity in adolescents” from elevated blood pressure, brain seizures, and severe cardiac events.
Court of Appeal Upholds Counties and Cities’ Right to Use Contingency-Fee Outside Counsel and Proceed With Public Nuisance Action against Lead Paint Makers
