September 16, 2026•KTLA
Chatsworth Bus and Helicopter Crashes Under Review
LAFD, KTLA, ABC7 and NBC Los Angeles reported new details after a Metro bus collision and nearby NewsChopper4 crash in Chatsworth.
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Personal Injury Law News in Los Angeles
Recent verdicts, law changes, and legal developments affecting injury victims in California
September 14, 2026•WEHOonline
West Hollywood cyclist lawsuit focuses on Fountain Avenue
WEHOonline reports new details in the Blake Ackerman lawsuit as West Hollywood cites defenses and city records describe Fountain Avenue safety plans.
Read moreSeptember 11, 2026•Los Angeles Times
Laguna Beach hit-and-run conviction reported
The Los Angeles Times, MyNewsLA, and Patch reported on a Laguna Beach hit-and-run case involving a fatal 2022 collision.
Read moreSeptember 9, 2026•Yellowknifer
OpenAI Tumbler Ridge injury lawsuits filed in California
Yellowknifer and NPR reported 30 new Tumbler Ridge shooting lawsuits against OpenAI and Sam Altman in San Francisco federal court.
Read moreSeptember 7, 2026•Hoodline
Barris sister lawsuit allowed to add new claims
MyNewsLA and Hoodline reported that a judge allowed Colette Barris to add new tort claims to her lawsuit against Kenya Barris.
Read moreSeptember 4, 2026•EIN Presswire
San Francisco cable car injury lawsuit filed
A San Francisco cable car passenger has sued over a December 2025 stop that local news said injured 15 people.
Read moreSeptember 2, 2026•MyNewsLA
Los Angeles photographer sues over LAPD injury claim
MyNewsLA reported Nick Stern sued Los Angeles and an LAPD officer over alleged baton injuries while covering a downtown protest.
Read moreAugust 31, 2026•Bay Area News Group via ArcaMax
Richmond Amtrak Fence Lawsuit Filed Against City
Hoodline and Bay Area News Group reported that Carmen Hernandez sued Richmond after an Amtrak train strike near Espee Avenue and 21st Street.
Read moreAugust 28, 2026•FOX 11 Los Angeles
Six Flags X2 wrongful death settlement reached
FOX 11, MyNewsLA and Yahoo reported settlements in the Six Flags Magic Mountain X2 wrongful death lawsuit tied to Christopher Hawley's 2022 death.
Read moreAugust 26, 2026•ABC7 Los Angeles
South Gate football death lawsuit filed against LAUSD
ABC7, CBS and FOX 11 reported that Christopher Garcia's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against LAUSD after a fatal South Gate football injury.
Read moreAugust 24, 2026•Daily Mail
Los Angeles Firetruck Crash Verdict Reaches $28M
Daily Mail and KTLA reported a Los Angeles jury award of more than $28 million after an East Hollywood crash involving a Los Angeles Fire Department truck.
Read moreAugust 21, 2026•Reuters via TradingView
Uber RICO Injury Claims Suit Survives in Los Angeles
Reuters reports a California federal judge let most of Uber's RICO claims proceed against Los Angeles injury lawyers and doctors.
Read moreAugust 19, 2026•PBS NewsHour
Meta Child Safety Trial Opens in Oakland
PBS NewsHour and the Associated Press reported that opening statements began in Oakland federal court in a Meta child safety trial brought by four states, with other states set for a later trial.
Read moreAugust 17, 2026•Bloomberg Law
Countertop Maker Sues Zurich Over Injury Suit Coverage
Bloomberg Law reported that Georgia Stone Quarries sued Zurich units over defense obligations tied to 130 California bodily injury lawsuits involving countertop product exposure claims.
Read moreAugust 14, 2026•The Oaklandside
Oakland Road Lawsuits Total $55M, Report Says
The Oaklandside reports Oakland road and sidewalk lawsuit payouts reached about $55 million, with KTVU context on a $7 million pothole case.
Read moreAugust 12, 2026•East Bay Times
Redwood City Street Racing Verdict Reaches $33M
East Bay Times, NBC Bay Area and CBS report a $33 million San Mateo County verdict after a fatal Redwood City street racing crash.
Read moreAugust 12, 2026•The Legal Advocate
Inglewood five-car crash victims identified
CBS Los Angeles and The Legal Advocate reported that two people died and two were hospitalized after a five-vehicle crash in Inglewood.
Read moreAugust 10, 2026•AP News
Mercedes AMG Seat Burn Lawsuit Filed in California
AP and Motor1 reported on a proposed California class action alleging Mercedes AMG metallic seat logos caused burn injuries.
Read moreAugust 10, 2026•Page Six
Carradine Family Files UCLA Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Robert Carradine's family filed a wrongful death and elder abuse lawsuit against UCLA, according to reports from Page Six, Entertainment Weekly and TheWrap.
Read moreAugust 7, 2026•MyNewsLA
LAX Ramp Death Lawsuit Settlement Reached
Relatives of Ricardo Lopez Rangel reached a settlement with ABM and ERMC in an LAX ramp death lawsuit, according to MyNewsLA.
Read moreAugust 5, 2026•Claims Journal
LA County Report Links Eaton Fire to Edison Tower
Los Angeles County fire officials attributed the Eaton Fire to electrical arcing on an out-of-service Southern California Edison tower, according to reports from LA County, ABC7 and Claims Journal.
Read moreAugust 3, 2026•East Bay Times
San Joaquin Child Abuse Lawsuit Delay Draws New Report
East Bay Times reported new delay allegations in a San Joaquin County child abuse civil lawsuit, following prior Stocktonia coverage of the complaint.
Read moreJuly 31, 2026•OK! Magazine
Housekeeper seeks tour profits after dog attack verdict
OK! Magazine reported on July 30, 2026, that Maria Avila, Chris Brown's former housekeeper, asked a court to help collect a $12.9 million Los Angeles-area jury award from a 2020 dog attack at Brown's
Read moreFebruary 6, 2025•Forbes Advisor
Forbes Advisor updates its Los Angeles car accident lawyer guide
Forbes Advisor published its 2025 guide to Los Angeles car accident lawyers. The guide explains what injured drivers should look for when selecting counsel after a crash.
Read moreMay 3, 2026•Lawsuit Information Center
Los Angeles jury awards more than $21 million in truck crash case
A reported Los Angeles verdict involving a commercial tractor-trailer crash shows how juries can value serious crash injuries when liability and damages are fully developed. Truck cases often turn on company records, driver conduct, and expert testimony.
Read moreSeptember 18, 2025•Lawyer Monthly
California personal injury damages remain focused on proof of loss
A California damages update reviewed the evidence used to prove medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering. For injury victims, records and timely medical care often decide whether an insurer can discount the claim.
Read moreMarch 20, 2026•Victims Lawyer Blog
California discovery deadlines can shape injury litigation strategy
A recent litigation timeline article highlighted California discovery cutoffs and expert discovery timing. Those deadlines matter in serious injury cases where medical experts, reconstruction experts, and vocational experts may be needed.
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