The video game company Riot Games has jumped out of the legal frying pan and into the fire as they backed out of the settlement in the gender discrimination class-action lawsuit against them. They prefer the possibility of hundreds of individual arbitration hearings and an additional class-action lawsuit. If you or somebody you love has…
Read MoreThe California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits harassment or inappropriate behavior that is severe enough to create an abusive work environment. Harassment may be sexual or based on race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, or age. A hostile work environment arises when firm action is not taken to prevent bullying and harassment. Types of Harassment…
Read MoreLong-term care facilities have seen a disproportionate number of fatalities amid the coronavirus pandemic, even with their patients’ susceptibility in mind. More than a third of deaths related to Covid-19 can be linked to a long-term care facility. Nation-wide, lawsuits are piling up against nursing homes that failed to provide their residents with adequate care…
Read MoreA California doctor has gone viral for attending a video traffic court appointment while operating. While the nation has laughed at the lawyer stuck in a cat filter or other moments now made infamous from Zoom, let’s imagine for a moment we’re the patient. Surgery is always nerve-racking, no matter if it is a routine…
Read MoreA new study shows the mortality rate is higher on a surgeon’s birthday, suggesting they are thinking about everything but your operation. Medical malpractice is more common than we think, ranking third as the leading cause of death in the United States. Mancini & Associates are here to help. The dedicated team of lawyers at…
Read MoreWith the holidays behind us, it’s ok to take a deep breath and enjoy a moment. Tell the kids to eat some leftovers and don’t cook tonight. Watch them enjoy their new toys and gizmos. Take the time to enjoy that cup of coffee this morning. You feel proud. The kids are having fun. You…
Read MoreA day at the park, getting in a pontoon, and taking a leisurely trip around a lake in California is most people’s perfect day. You want to spend time with your loved ones making memories, and enjoying the sunshine. But people’s negligence can ruin not only that day but can devastate a family forever. When…
Read MoreA wrongful death, someone dying due to someone else’s negligence in authority, is a tragic and completely avoidable event. At Mancini & Associates, our California wrongful death lawyers want to discuss a recent wrongful death that occurred here in Sherman Oaks—a mental health issue that should have been handled calmly but instead lead to a loss…
Read MoreAnybody who has been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of a medical provider should be able to recover compensation for their losses. However, medical malpractice lawsuits are usually incredibly complicated, and victims should work with a skilled medical malpractice attorney in California to help with their case. At Mancini & Associates, our…
Read MoreThe general consensus is that consumers should be able to hold companies and manufacturers liable if they are injured by a defective product. However, in the age of online shopping, determining which party should be held liable for a defective product can become difficult. Amazon is the online shopping giant, and the company has long…
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