John Kristensen, Who Obtained A Million Dollar Settlement From Spearmint Rhino, Pursuing Employment Claims For Dancers For Wage Theft

By John Kristensen of Kristensen Weisberg, LLP posted in Employment Law -- Employee on Friday, June 14, 2019.

Attorney John Kristensen of Kristensen Weisberg, LLP was responsible for securing a $1,050,000 settlement in a case against Spearmint Rhino and one of its managers. The claims in the lawsuit included challenging the gentlemen club’s argument that the plaintiff, an exotic dancer, was not an employee. At the time, the club used the …

Infant Products Are Not Tested As Much as You Think They Are

By John Kristensen of Kristensen Weisberg, LLP posted in Product Liability on Thursday, May 30, 2019.

Most new parents have their go-to brand that they use for all their child’s needs. Fisher-Price is one of the largest companies in the market of early childhood furniture, toys, and care items. Did you know that they often do not test their products as much as we would like to believe they …

BOB Strollers Defective With Potential for Injury

By John Kristensen of Kristensen Weisberg, LLP posted in Product Liability on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.

After hundreds of reported crashes, at least 50 injuries and reports of up to 100 injuries, the manufacture of the popular BOB jogging stroller cut a deal with the Trump Administration’s Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) to avoid recalling the jogging strollers. The front wheel of the strollers can suddenly detach because the …

5 Ways to Identify Workplace Sexual Harassment

By John Kristensen of Kristensen Weisberg, LLP posted in Sexual Harassment on Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Sexual harassment is a crime. Not only that, but it is a particularly predatory one. More often than not, sexual harassment is created in a dynamic between two (or sometimes more) individuals in which there is a power imbalance being exploited.   The workplace is one of the most common situations where this …

Tips for Safe Driving Practices

By John Kristensen of Kristensen Weisberg, LLP posted in Car Accident on Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Driver safety laws are the legal fabric that makes up our driving environments, and the laws associated with driving range from common and well understood – such as traffic lights, signs, and phone laws – to less common and sometimes unknown – such as the different methods for making a right turn on …

Driving Practices That Will Put You in Danger

By John Kristensen of Kristensen Weisberg, LLP posted in Car Accident on Saturday, April 27, 2019.

The open road is a unique place for a number of reasons. For the majority of us, it’s the most responsibility we’re all given when it comes to being trusted with the well-being of others. It also relies on a complex system of laws to protect all drivers and passengers, and we rely …

What To Do If You’ve Been Sexually Harassed in the Workplace

By John Kristensen of Kristensen Weisberg, LLP posted in Employment Law -- Employee on Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Workplace environments often expose us to a number of dynamics that differ drastically from the rest of our lives. As employees, we often need to deal with unpleasant requests or situations that we would not otherwise tolerate – unrealistic deadlines, personality conflicts, and unfair expectations can all be par for the course. As …

Stop Unsolicited Warranty Scam Calls

By John Kristensen of Kristensen Weisberg, LLP posted in Other on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

If you’ve received unsolicited calls from “the warranty department” at 310-882-1093 we want to hear from you! Our firm is investigating these ‘robocallers’ for potential violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. If you have been contacted by this entity, please give our TCPA attorneys a call at 310-507-7924. Our firm successfully investigates …

Stop Unwanted Texts From Mortgage Loan Robo-Callers

By John Kristensen of Kristensen Weisberg, LLP posted in Other on Friday, March 15, 2019.

Have you received a text from code 1 (410) 100-003 claiming to be Rick Diamond Group and/or offering mortgage loans? Our firm is investigating these ‘robocallers’ for potential violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.  If you have been contacted by this entity, please give our TCPA attorneys a call at 310-507-7924. Our …

How Spine Injury Victims Can Get Legal Help

By John Kristensen of Kristensen Weisberg, LLP posted in Personal Injuries on Friday, March 8, 2019.

There is no price that can be put on your mind, your body, and your overall health – when any of those are jeopardized, the most important thing you can do is prioritize your recovery and your brightest possible future. Your spine is literally the pillar of your body, and any injuries sustained …