Sadie Novotny of Santa Rosa is suing Costco Wholesale Corporation for $14.1 million after a liquor cabinet display fell on her at the Santa Rosa Costco in March 2025, causing a traumatic brain injury. The case is pending in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
CP4 Fuel Pump Silverado Sierra Lawsuit | $50M Settlement
General Motors settled a class action lawsuit over defective Bosch CP4 fuel pumps in 2011-2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra diesel trucks for $50 million. Payments began March 2026, with future repair reimbursements available through July 2026.
Lizzo Lawsuit | Dancers’ Sexual Harassment Case Heads to Trial
Three former backup dancers sued Grammy-winning singer Lizzo in August 2023 for sexual harassment and hostile workplace conduct during her Special Tour. The case is active in California’s Court of Appeal with a trial expected no earlier than late 2026.
General Motors V8 Engine Lawsuit | Defect, Recall, Settlement
General Motors faces two major V8 engine lawsuits: a $175 million settlement approved in 2025 for defective 5.3L LC9 engines, and an ongoing consolidated class action over catastrophic failures in the 6.2L L87 engine affecting nearly 600,000 vehicles recalled in 2025.
DOGE Transparency FOIA Lawsuit | What Courts Have Ruled
Watchdog groups are suing DOGE to compel compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, arguing the Department of Government Efficiency must disclose its records. Courts have repeatedly found DOGE likely subject to FOIA, but the case remains ongoing after a Supreme Court intervention in June 2025.