Attorneys: Larry Organ, Esq (415) 453-4740; Avery Gilbert (845) 380-6265; Annandale-on-Hudson, NY – Bard College: Black guests held at gunpoint. Reports of sexual assaults that went uninvestigated. Employment decisions based on race. Black and Brown scholarship students marginalized, relegated to a dirty basement, and offered fried chicken, Kool-Aid, and watermelon. An insular... Source ..read more

As Pride Month 2022 comes to an end, the LGBTQIA+ community has so much to be proud of. But we also have much to fear. Conservative state governments are continuing to push anti-LGBTQ+ bills, many targeting transgender people in particular. The United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in its Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision this past Friday. Now... Source ..read more

California Civil Rights Law Group (CCRLG) celebrates International Women’s Day! This Global Day of Recognition takes place every year on March 8 to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It also marks a call for action to accelerate women’s equality in the workplace. To highlight the day, CCRLG honors the courageous women who speak up against workplace... Source ..read more

Tessa Kriesel, a former senior manager of developer relations at Fast explains why she’s suing the hot e-commerce startup backed by Stripe, over claims of ‘sex discrimination’ and ‘gaslighting’. Kriesel is represented by California Civil Rights Law Group, an employment law firm known for successfully representing a former Tesla elevator operator in his landmark racial-discrimination lawsuit... Source ..read more

The National Trial Lawyers has named Larry Organ of the California Civil Rights Law Group its “Trial Lawyer of the Year” for his work on the groundbreaking race harassment case Owen Diaz v. Tesla which resulted in a $136.9 million verdict. Miami, FL – The National Trial Lawyers held its annual summit in Miami Beach, Florida from January 31 through February 2, 2022. The 5... Source ..read more

California Civil Rights Law Group, a San Francisco Bay Area law firm specializes in employment litigation, and has been recognized for its trial work, including for its most recent work in Owen Diaz v. Tesla, Inc. “Larry has been a crusader against racial discrimination,” explained Navruz Avloni, Partner at the Bay Area-based law firm. “Recent press has highlighted the history of our litigation... Source ..read more

On October 4, 2021, a Northern California federal jury unanimously found Tesla, Inc. liable for severe and pervasive racial harassment for near daily use of the N-word directed at our client, Owen Diaz. The Jury awarded Mr. Diaz $136.9 million in damages. This verdict of $136.9 million is believed to be the largest jury verdict for a single plaintiff race harassment case in American history. CCRLG’... Source ..read more

San Francisco, California – February 11, 2022. California Civil Rights Law Group, a leading law firm focused on discrimination and workplace harassment litigation in the San Francisco Bay Area, is proud to announce that three attorneys have each received awards from the National Trial Lawyers Association. “We are humbled to be recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Association... Source ..read more

Almost 1/3 of Americans have a history of criminal justice system involvement. These tens of millions of Americans face severe disadvantages when it comes to obtaining essentials such as housing, public benefits, and employment. Over 60% of formerly incarcerated people are unemployed 1 year after release, and even those who are employed make about 40% less yearly than do people without a history... Source ..read more

In the United States, it is common for employers to require applicants and existing employees to sign arbitration agreements as a condition of employment or continued employment. As of October 10, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law California Assembly Bill 51 making it unlawful for California employers to require applicants and employees to sign arbitration agreements as a... Source ..read more