News Archives - City Attorney of San Francisco

San Francisco secures over $5 million settlement for DoorDash workers

November 22, 2021November 23, 2021 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Agreement will benefit nearly 4,500 DoorDash workers and represents the largest settlement in the Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement’s history

Chiu Statement on CA Supreme Court Victory in Proposition G Case

November 17, 2021November 23, 2021 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

SAN FRANCISCO (November 17, 2021) — City Attorney David Chiu issued the following statement today after the California Supreme Court denied review of the Court of Appeal’s ruling, upholding San Francisco’s Proposition G from the June 2018 ballot: “The courts continue to affirm that only a simple majority vote is required when voters place measures on the ballot through the initiative process. This victory represents years of work by my predecessor, Dennis Herrera, and attorneys in our office to ensure the will of the voters is upheld. San Franciscans definitively voted to provide more resources for our school district …

David Chiu Sworn in as San Francisco City Attorney

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

“Chiu becomes first Asian American to lead the City Attorney’s Office after being appointed by Mayor London Breed”

Herrera statement on victory over bank that sued seeking a taxpayer bailout

October 4, 2021October 4, 2021 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

‘This case was always about a bank bailout, plain and simple. None of that money would have gone to taxi medallion holders. We’re pleased the jury saw through the disinformation being put out by the other side.’

Herrera statement on FDA orders for e-cigarettes

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

“Now it’s time for the FDA to finish the job and apply the same public health standard to Juul, which is Big Tobacco’s stalking horse and has targeted children.”

Herrera statement on federal criminal charges filed against Recology

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

“We will continue to root out corruption wherever we may find it, and we welcome the efforts of other law enforcement agencies as we each endeavor to ensure good, ethical government for the people of San Francisco.”

Herrera statement on indictment of Rodrigo Santos and Bernard Curran for building permit fraud

August 20, 2021August 26, 2021 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

“We are pleased that Mr. Santos and Mr. Curran have been indicted on federal criminal charges. Our own investigations of these defendants have already been publicly disclosed.”

Herrera statement on appellate court victory in Prop. G case

July 27, 2021 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

“From the beginning, this case has been about upholding the will of the voters. “

Statement from City Attorney Dennis Herrera on the passing of Wallace Levin

July 21, 2021 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

“Wally Levin was San Francisco through and through. His family has been a part of this city’s fabric for over a century.”

San Francisco joins coalition in support of EPA proposal to restore California waiver for clean car standards

July 6, 2021 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

“We stand with science, and we will not relent in our fight to protect the environment for our children and the generations to come.”

Herrera statement on indictment of Rodrigo Santos for check fraud

July 2, 2021 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

“We’re pleased that Mr. Santos has been indicted on federal criminal charges following our investigation and civil enforcement actions.”

Herrera statement on court order denying Turo’s petition for writ of mandate

June 17, 2021 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Web-based car company ruled a rental car company under California law

City Attorney Dennis Herrera Urges NHTSA to Repeal Trump-Era Attack on California Authority to Set Clean Car Standards

June 11, 2021June 11, 2021 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

“The Trump Administration tried to block decades of progress because it refused to accept science. It’s time to relegate that administration and its policies to the compost bin of history.”

Herrera secures $1.7M settlement from Walter Wong, the permit expediter at the center of the public integrity investigation

May 13, 2021May 17, 2021 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Wong and his companies will repay $1.45M received under contracts with the City, plus pay $317,000 in penalties for ethics violations. The settlement also bars Wong and his companies from doing business with the City or acting as a permit expediter for five years.

Herrera statement on final victory in Prop. C childcare and education case

April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

“This cements our victory and ensures long-term help for working families. That’s what the voters approved, and it’s needed now more than ever as we work together to get our lives, our economy and our communities back on track.”

Statement from City Attorney Dennis Herrera on conviction in trial of Derek Chauvin

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

“All of us must look into our hearts and do what is right to keep our country moving forward on the path of racial justice. Never be afraid to do the right thing.”

Another court rules San Francisco’s sanctuary policies comply with federal law

April 15, 2021 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Right-wing lawsuit against the Sheriff is dismissed

Herrera statement on court order regarding SF public schools

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

“We swung for the fences in seeking this court order because San Francisco families deserved it. We came up short, but the case is not over.”

Herrera statement on hearing for emergency court order to reopen SF schools

March 22, 2021 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Herrera asks court to order SFUSD to commence in-person instruction for all grade levels by the end of April

Herrera statement condemning anti-Asian violence

March 18, 2021 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

“It’s up to all of us to look into our hearts, be a part of the solution and make sure we are there for our Asian American friends, neighbors and compatriots.”