News Archives - City Attorney of San Francisco

Herrera statement on 2020 census case

January 15, 2019January 17, 2019 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Herrera calls it ‘victory for all Americans’

Herrera welcomes George K. H. Schell to the City Attorney’s Office to lead the Contracts and Special Projects Team

January 7, 2019January 7, 2019 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Former General Counsel for the Oakland Athletics and Chief Marketing Counsel for Coca-Cola rejoins San Francisco’s nationally recognized municipal law office

Herrera sues major drug producers and wholesalers for fueling opioid epidemic

December 18, 2018December 18, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Lawsuit also names Sackler family members as defendants. The family made billions off OxyContin and other drugs while creating millions of addicts.

Herrera secures $3.3 million from affordable housing cheats, sues two more

December 6, 2018December 6, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

City Attorney Dennis Herrera at a City Hall press conference

City enforcement has so far returned 21 homes to their intended purpose — providing affordable housing to San Franciscans who need it

Appellate court upholds $2.7 million judgment against notorious landlord Kihagi

December 4, 2018December 4, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Herrera calls decision a ‘victory for San Francisco tenants’

Deputy City Attorney Christine Sacino bestowed Defense Attorney of the Year Award

November 30, 2018November 30, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Herrera ‘incredibly proud’ of Sacino’s achievements in the workers’ compensation field

Herrera roots out contract fraud at Department of Public Health

November 27, 2018November 27, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

DPH employee steered $1.2 million cybersecurity contract to her husband’s company, a conflict of interest from which the couple stood to gain financially

Herrera shutters illegal Airbnb hotel where party became gunfight

November 19, 2018November 20, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

The owners will pay $185,000 in civil penalties and be barred from any short-term rentals of the Bernal Heights property for five years

Herrera challenges the legality of Whitaker’s appointment as Acting U.S. Attorney General

November 12, 2018November 12, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

San Francisco, with four ongoing cases against the AG, seeks legal justification from the Department of Justice on Whitaker’s role

Herrera secures $2.25 million from scofflaw property owners over illegal Airbnb rentals

November 5, 2018November 5, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

“The court forcefully affirmed San Francisco’s interest in protecting public health, and repeatedly emphasized the likelihood that the sugary soda lobby’s case would fall flat,” City Attorney Dennis Herrera said.

Owners also barred from short-term rentals on any of their properties until May 2025

Herrera statement on CA Supreme Court declining case that sought to drain Hetch Hetchy Reservoir

October 17, 2018October 17, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

The decision is the latest that protects the source of clean water for 2.6 million Bay Area residents and emissions-free hydropower

Hornblower Yachts and Alcatraz Cruises pay $2.75 million for health care violations

October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Nearly $1 million will go directly to employees after a city investigation found that the companies unlawfully denied health benefits to their workers

Herrera statement on U.S. Supreme Court denying review of lead paint case

October 15, 2018October 15, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

The court’s decision marks a major victory in the historic case after nearly two decades of litigation

Herrera wins ruling that San Francisco’s sanctuary policies comply with federal law

October 5, 2018November 11, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Court also invalidates USDOJ conditions on law enforcement grants

Herrera uncovers web of permit fraud by Santos & Urrutia

September 20, 2018September 20, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Structural engineers endangered the public to game San Francisco’s permit system using deception, insider knowledge and forged documents

Statement from City Attorney Dennis Herrera on California Supreme Court decision in police text message case

September 13, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

“San Francisco’s Department of Elections and its employees have been doing an exemplary job,” Herrera said. “I’m equally confident that our co-defendants are also meeting or exceeding their legal duties.”

The San Francisco Police Commission can move forward with disciplinary action against the police officers

Herrera sues Fillmore developer for refusing to repay $5.5 million City loan

August 16, 2018August 16, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Balance of 2005 loan used to build the commercial space at the Fillmore Heritage Center now tops $6.5 million; Johnson for years has refused to repay taxpayers

Appellate court rules Trump’s sanctuary executive order is unconstitutional

August 1, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals agrees with lower court, says the president exceeded his authority

Herrera statement on ruling in census case against the Trump administration

July 26, 2018July 26, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Herrera: ‘The Trump administration is playing politics with people’s lives.’

Christine Van Aken appointed to Superior Court

July 20, 2018July 20, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Herrera calls it ‘victory for all Americans’

Former General Counsel for the Oakland Athletics and Chief Marketing Counsel for Coca-Cola rejoins San Francisco’s nationally recognized municipal law office

Lawsuit also names Sackler family members as defendants. The family made billions off OxyContin and other drugs while creating millions of addicts.

City enforcement has so far returned 21 homes to their intended purpose — providing affordable housing to San Franciscans who need it

Herrera calls decision a ‘victory for San Francisco tenants’

Herrera ‘incredibly proud’ of Sacino’s achievements in the workers’ compensation field

DPH employee steered $1.2 million cybersecurity contract to her husband’s company, a conflict of interest from which the couple stood to gain financially

The owners will pay $185,000 in civil penalties and be barred from any short-term rentals of the Bernal Heights property for five years

San Francisco, with four ongoing cases against the AG, seeks legal justification from the Department of Justice on Whitaker’s role

Owners also barred from short-term rentals on any of their properties until May 2025

The decision is the latest that protects the source of clean water for 2.6 million Bay Area residents and emissions-free hydropower

Nearly $1 million will go directly to employees after a city investigation found that the companies unlawfully denied health benefits to their workers

The court’s decision marks a major victory in the historic case after nearly two decades of litigation

Court also invalidates USDOJ conditions on law enforcement grants

Structural engineers endangered the public to game San Francisco’s permit system using deception, insider knowledge and forged documents

The San Francisco Police Commission can move forward with disciplinary action against the police officers

Balance of 2005 loan used to build the commercial space at the Fillmore Heritage Center now tops $6.5 million; Johnson for years has refused to repay taxpayers

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals agrees with lower court, says the president exceeded his authority

Herrera: ‘The Trump administration is playing politics with people’s lives.’

City Attorney Dennis Herrera hails appointment of ‘brilliant and exceptional’ Chief of Appellate Litigation to judgeship