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Opening Statements Describe Competing Narratives of 2022 Derailment SANTA ANA, Calif. — A California jury began hearing a railroad injury case this week involving a former BNSF conductor who says he can no longer work after being thrown from a caboose during a 2022 derailment. The trial, taking place in Orange

Appeals Panel Says Wonderful Company Acted Too Soon FRESNO, Calif. — A California appeals court has rejected a challenge to a new farmworker unionization law, dealing a setback to the Wonderful Company’s effort to overturn the measure. The ruling from a three-judge panel of the 5th District Court of

Judge Halts Civil Action in $20 Million Wrongful Death Claim SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah judge has put a hold on a civil lawsuit filed against a man accused of shooting and killing Patrick Hayes during a 2024 road rage encounter, ruling that the case cannot move ahead until the

SAN ANTONIO — Two Texas title insurance companies have filed lawsuits accusing a rival of poaching employees, soliciting customers, and misusing confidential business information, escalating a business dispute now playing out in multiple courts. Allegations of Employee Poaching Alamo Title Co. of San Antonio and Chicago Title of Texas LLC of

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — All 20 cities in San Mateo County have joined a lawsuit accusing the State of California of withholding nearly $38 million in local funds, escalating a dispute that county leaders say threatens essential public services. Background on the Funding Shortfall The lawsuit, first filed by San Mateo

Judge Rejects Claims by Rare Books Dealer NEW YORK — A New York judge has dismissed a wrongful prosecution lawsuit filed by a rare books dealer who was previously accused of attempting to sell stolen drafts of handwritten Eagles lyrics. The ruling ends, for now, a civil challenge brought by dealer

Lawsuit Challenges State Practices HELENA, Mont. — Two conservation groups have filed a lawsuit accusing the Montana Department of Environmental Quality of approving widespread changes to mining permits without public notice and in violation of the state constitution’s guarantees of transparency and environmental protection. The Bull Mountain Land Alliance and