Alameda County Superior Court
Coverage of Alameda County Superior Court in the Nexus archive.
- California challenge to nonprofit’s abortion pill reversal promises goes to trial
California is challenging claims by Heartbeat International and RealOptions Inc. that a progesterone-based treatment can reverse the effects of the abortion drug mifepristone. A trial in Alameda County Superior Court heard testimony from Dr. Mitchell Creinin, who stated there is no scientific evidence supporting the safety or efficacy of the abortion pill reversal protocol. The state seeks to stop the organizations from making false claims and impose fines.
- Cal swimmers win second chance at holding UC Regents accountable for coach’s abuse
Former University of California, Berkeley swimmers won an appeal to revive their lawsuit against the UC Board of Regents, alleging negligence in allowing head coach Teri McKeever’s abusive environment. The appeals court ruled the discovery rule applies, extending the statute of limitations as plaintiffs claim they only recently recognized the harm from years of verbal and psychological abuse.
- Felon charged with murder in West Oakland shooting
A convicted felon, Shacory Carnell Daniels, 39, has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a San Leandro man in West Oakland. He was arraigned on the charge in Alameda County Superior Court, as identified by the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office.
- California defeats Tesla's attempt to throw out racial discrimination lawsuit
A California judge has dismissed Tesla's motion to dismiss a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by the California Civil Rights Department (CRD). The case, alleging widespread discrimination at Tesla's Fremont factory, will proceed to trial in July 2024, with claims dating back to June 2018.