Cookies on the Business Insider India website

Business Insider India has updated its Privacy and Cookie policy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the better experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we\'ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Business Insider India website. However, you can change your cookie setting at any time by clicking on our Cookie Policy at any time. You can also see our Privacy Policy.

Google Lawyer Is Chased By Protestors

Sam ColtDec 18, 2014, 03:31 IST

Vimeo/Peter MenchiniJack Halprin, a lawyer that works for Google, ran from protestors Tuesday morning after getting off one of the company's buses.

San Francisco residents were protesting Halprin's Ellis Act eviction of four units on 812 Guerrero Street.

The Ellis Act is a 30-year old law that allows landlords to evict their tenants in and leave the housing market.

Complimentary Tech Event

Transform talent with learning that works

Capability development is critical for businesses who want to push the envelope of innovation.Discover how business leaders are strategizing around building talent capabilities and empowering employee transformation.Know More

Recently the law has been used by real estate speculators who buy apartments and flip them a short time later.

The apartments Halprin is evicting tenants from are rent-controlled. Two teachers, a therapist, and a taxi driver are among the residents Halprin wants to evict, according to IndyBay.

Protestors followed Halprin back to his apartment and picketed outside. Ray Charles' "Hit The Road, Jack," plays as Halprin leaves his apartment later on.

Check out the full video: