News Archives - City Attorney of San Francisco

Herrera, Walton introduce package of legislation to protect youth from e-cigarettes

March 19, 2019March 20, 2019 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Chicago and New York join SF in urging the FDA to review the safety of e-cigarettes; legislation would bar the sale of e-cigarettes in SF until FDA acts

San Francisco and Oakland appeal to 9th Circuit: Hold fossil fuel companies accountable in state court for costs of climate change

March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Five major oil companies knew about the direct link between their products and the harmful and expensive impacts of climate change

Herrera statement on California Supreme Court denying appeal by predatory landlord Anne Kihagi

March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 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.

Herrera says ‘residents will finally be able to live their lives in peace’

Herrera defeats another Trump administration attempt to deny funds to sanctuary cities

March 4, 2019March 4, 2019 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Court rules USDOJ conditions on 2018 law enforcement grants are unconstitutional after earlier invalidating similar conditions on 2017 grants

Hertz & ATS cut fees, to pay $3.65M to settle Golden Gate Bridge toll case

February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Herrera lawsuit saves consumers millions of dollars and establishes industry-leading disclosures regarding PlatePass toll service

Gang Injunctions

February 13, 2019March 14, 2019 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Since the end of 2006, City Attorney Dennis Herrera has obtained four civil injunctions against seven violent street gangs that had been plaguing San Francisco neighborhoods with their criminal and nuisance conduct. Each injunction covers one of four geographic areas. The following gangs were named in the injunctions issued by the San Francisco Superior Court: The Bayview/Hunters Point-based Oakdale Mob The Mission-based Norteño gang The Visitacion Valley-based Down Below Gangsters The Visitacion Valley-based Towerside gang The Western Addition-based Chopper City gang The Western Addition-based Eddy Rock gang The Western Addition-based Knock Out Posse gang The injunctions were not envisioned …

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

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