PAGA Paraphrased – Osuna v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc.

In Osuna, the plaintiff submitted a PAGA notice to the Labor Workforce and Development Agency more than one year after the conclusion of his employment. Because the plaintiff was not employed during the PAGA period, he could not have experienced any Labor Code violations during the one-year PAGA limitations periods. The trial court sustained the employer’s demurrer to the employee’s PAGA claim, reasoning that it was untimely under the one-year limitations period applicable to actions […]

By | May 22nd, 2025 ||

Driving Change: How Litigation Against Amazon Is Making Our Roads Safer

The California Herald featured Walkup’s Michael A. Kelly today in an article that highlights how litigation led by Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger is not only helping victims and families affected by trucking crashes involving Amazon contractors—it’s also driving real policy changes within Amazon’s delivery network. From increased driver vetting to improved oversight at fulfillment centers, the impact of these lawsuits goes beyond compensation—it’s about making our roads safer for everyone. As Kelly notes, “Our […]

By | May 10th, 2025 ||

Lessons From Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Coulsey

In a long-running Massachusetts foreclosure case, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Coulsey, the Massachusetts Appeals Court weighed in on the applicability and limits of Chapter 93A. The decision provides guidance as to how—and when—Chapter 93A claims may be brought, and when repeated litigation crosses the line into claim preclusion.

The dispute began in 2007 when the plaintiff purchased a home with a loan and mortgage she would soon default on. Over the next 17 years, the […]

By | May 6th, 2025 ||