LA Superior Court: currently at the center of multiple high-profile legal actions in 2026, from harassment and discrimination suits to criminal proceedings; operates the county’s largest unified court system.
A California appeals court has granted a stay, allowing Kars4Kids’ ads to remain on air while the case against the charity’s fundraising disclosures proceeds. The ruling, which suspends an injunction, follows lower court findings that the charity misled donors about how funds are used and its religious affiliation.
Charles Winters and other Black employees allege systematic racial discrimination at Six Flags Magic Mountain and Planet Fitness facilities, claiming reduced duties, stricter supervision, unlawful terminations, and denial of promotions. Lawsuits seek tens of millions in damages as the cases unfold in Los Angeles Superior Court and related venues.
Former ABC News producer Samira Said has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit in Los Angeles, alleging harassment by CBS chief correspondent Joel Gutman and accusing ABC News of firing Said after a medical leave. The suit names Disney, ABC News and Gutman as defendants. Gutman is now a CBS News lead contributor and has recently been in the spotlight for ratings boosts and other public incidents.