Long Beach to pay $250,000 in case of police officer who accidentally shot driver
The officer said he was trying to turn on a flashlight attached to his gun when he unintentionally pulled the trigger, documents show.
Residents file petition in court to halt storage facility project set to be built near Los Cerritos
The Riverpark Coalition and the nonprofit Los Angeles Waterkeeper argue that the City Council’s April 13 approval of the Pacific Place Project based on a mitigated negative declaration in place of an environmental impact report was insufficient.
Board member being sued by her own water district asks the district to cover her legal bills
In a letter to her fellow board members, the board member stood by her actions and asked that the district compensate her in defending herself against the legal action.
Water district sues its own board member over videos, letters it says were unauthorized
The lawsuit alleges she was behind videos and letters invoking the district’s name without the authorization of its general manager or board.
Losing lawsuit over sewer, water fees could cost Long Beach $9 million a year, officials say
Councilman Al Austin, who chairs the committee, said the city’s projected budget issues were alarming.
Judge tosses suit against Long Beach auto shop over senior’s fall before his death
The judge’s ruling was “without prejudice,” meaning the plaintiffs can resume with the case with a proper explanation.
Council calls special meeting to fix procedural error in ‘hero pay’ ordinance, discuss lawsuit
The Long Beach City Council will hold a special meeting Friday morning to discuss the lawsuit filed against the city in response to the council’s vote for a “hero pay” ordinance earlier this week.
Grocers file lawsuit alleging Long Beach’s new ‘hero pay’ ordinance is unconstitutional
The suit claims the emergency ordinance singles out grocery stores despite other sectors like public safety, transportation and restaurants also employing essential front line workers but not being mandated to pay them extra money.
Long Beach logistics company sues ex-Uber exec alleging theft of trade secrets
The lawsuit alleges fraud, theft of trade secrets, deceptive business practices and other violations, and seeks compensatory and punitive damages.
Lawsuit alleges officers with history of violence beat unconscious man with flashlights
The lawsuit alleges police beat him with flashlights, kicked him and Tasered him even after an officer had already knocked him unconscious.