David Ring is a nationally renowned plaintiff’s personal injury trial attorney and has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of seriously-injured individuals or families who have lost a loved one in a tragic accident. For more than 20 years, he has represented victims of sexual abuse, sexual harassment, assault, molestation and sexual misconduct in cases against a variety of employers and entities, including schools, churches and youth organizations.
He prides himself on providing aggressive, yet compassionate representation for children who have been sexually abused and women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted. Read more about David M. Ring.
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Hundreds Sue USC over Sexual Abuse by George Tyndall
The University of Southern California is currently facing an increasing number of lawsuits over allegations that Dr. George Tyndall, a former campus gynecologist, sexually abused his patients over a period of nearly 30 years. Taylor & Ring is currently representing former patients of Tyndall’s in their cases against him and against USC. If you were…
Read MoreTechnology, Apps, and the Problem with Baxter Street
Technology and traffic apps can be a lifesaver for those of us trying to find our way around unfamiliar areas, or when we want to find a shortcut if we’re stuck in traffic during our daily commute. We might find ourselves in neighborhoods we never knew about before, on side streets that help us escape…
Read MoreTop 4 Fireworks-Related Injuries
Summertime in California is cause for celebration—holidays like Fourth of July, outdoor barbecues, community events, and more. You might plan your evening around watching or setting off fireworks. Fireworks can be exciting and fun to watch, but they also cause injuries. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), hundreds of people go to the…
Read MoreWaymo and Jaguar Developing Premium Self-Driving Car
Waymo has just announced a new partnership with Jaguar to build and outfit up to 20,000 I-PACE fully electric cars over the next two years for their self-driving ride-hail service. They plan to put the fleet into production by 2020 and have prototypes on the road in Arizona by the end of 2018. This will…
Read MoreIs Your Sunroof Safe?
Sunroofs are a popular feature in consumer cars and trucks, especially here in Los Angeles, where the nice weather can be enjoyed just about year-round. However, a February report in the New York Times and some recent accidents have brought safety concerns to light—particularly in rollover crashes and when the sunroof is closed. Sunroofs are…
Read MoreCongratulations to Rising Stars Brendan P. Gilbert and Natalie Weatherford!
Taylor & Ring is proud to announce that associates Brendan P. Gilbert and Natalie Weatherford have both been named to the 2018 Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars list! Both Brendan and Natalie were selected for inclusion for their work in the area of Plaintiff Personal Injury. This is Brendan’s third consecutive year, and Natalie’s…
Read MoreFarmworkers Ask Wendy’s to Act on Sexual Abuse in the Fields
A group of farmworkers staged a five-day hunger strike in March to protest the fast food chain Wendy’s. The protesters claim the restaurant cut its ties to Florida farms in favor of Mexican labor in order to sidestep worker protections against sexual misconduct, and are calling upon Wendy’s to meet industry standards in the time…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury and Its Link to Dementia
Although previous research has already shown a link between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and short-term dementia, a recent study in the PLOS Medicine Journal reported that there is a strong association between serious brain injuries and long-term dementia—and that link can last for decades. More about the study For their study, researchers from Umeå University…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Secures $25.3 Million Verdict in Sexual Abuse Case against Westerly School
Taylor & Ring has always fought on behalf of sexual assault and abuse victims in California. That is why we are proud to announce that John Taylor and Natalie Weatherford recently secured a $25.3 million jury verdict on behalf of our client, Stephen W., against the Westerly School of Long Beach and Scott Durzo, who…
Read MoreBirth Injuries and Birth Defects – What’s the Difference?
You’ve been waiting for this day for months, preparing and nesting. The big day is finally here—you’re going to have your baby. And, as the saying goes, you just want your baby to be healthy. For most of us, that’s exactly what happens. But for a small percentage of mothers, things don’t go as planned,…
Read MoreThe Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, are certainly harmful in the short term, but they can also have significant long-term effects. A mild brain injury, like a concussion, might resolve within a few weeks, but symptoms from a serious TBI could last longer, or even a lifetime. Everyone is different, and their brains all react differently.…
Read MoreMentally Disabled Boy Beaten & Neglected at Children’s Group Home; Taylor & Ring Files Lawsuit Against Home, Employees & Social Worker
Attorneys John C. Taylor and Louanne Masry of Taylor & Ring, a Los Angeles-based trial law firm, filed a lawsuit for the physical abuse, battery and neglect of a minor male (D.P.) with developmental disabilities while he was a resident at Serenity Home, a children’s residential group home in Garden Grove, California. Over the course…
Read MoreOrange County Water Polo Coach Accused of Sexually Assaulting Seven Girls
A water polo coach in Orange County is facing dozens of charges after authorities allege he sexually abused underage female players. Bahram Hojreh, 42, reportedly abused the athletes during one-on-one coaching sessions at the International Water Polo Club in Los Alamitos, California, between September 2014 and January 2018. At an arraignment hearing on April 4,…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Has Filed a Lawsuit against USC and George Tyndall for Sexual Misconduct
As of right now, at least 27 women have filed lawsuits against the University of Southern California and former gynecologist George Tyndall, for sexual misconduct, abuse and harassment. Taylor & Ring is proud to represent one of these brave women, whom we’ll call “J.C.,” in her quest for justice. We believe this is the just…
Read MoreThere Could Be Dozens of Lawsuits Filed Against USC
There could be dozens of lawsuits filed against USC, alleging the sexual abuse of former doctor George Tyndall. Dave Ring, partner at Taylor & Ring, filed the second lawsuit on behalf of his client “J.C.” You can read more about the case here. Click Here To Read Full Article David M. RingDavid Ring is a…
Read MoreThe Number of Women Suing USC is Growing
The number of women suing USC is growing. The lawsuits allege that former doctor George Tyndall sexually abused and harassed them while they were under his care. Dave Ring, partner at Taylor & Ring, told the LA Times that his client decided to come forward because “She realizes now some of the things he did…
Read MoreSix Women Have Filed Lawsuits Against USC
As of now, six women have filed lawsuits against USC, alleging that the school’s former doctor, George Tyndall, sexually abused them. Louanne Masry, partner at Taylor & Ring, told the New York Times “There will be other women coming forward. We’re getting lots of calls in. This is only going to grow.” The firm is…
Read MoreMy Child Was Bitten by a Dog. What Rights Does My Child Have?
Many of us have been snapped at or even bitten by a dog at some point in our lives. Even a minor nip can be painful and traumatic. But when an attack involves a large, powerful dog and the victim is a small child, the aftermath is tragic and life-changing. Young victims of dog attacks…
Read MoreSurvivors File Lawsuits against USC and Former USC Employee, George Tyndall
In 1989, the University of Southern California hired a doctor named George Tyndall for their Engemann Student Health Center. Over the years, rumors and stories started to swirl about Tyndall’s behavior – a suggestive or lewd comment here, an inappropriate touch there. In the 1990s, his coworkers even alleged that he was taking photographs of…
Read MoreCalifornia School Districts Can’t Stop Passing the Trash
Schools are supposed to be safe. Teachers are supposed to protect kids from harm. For many students throughout California, however, it is some teachers who are doing the most harm. Voice of San Diego’s recent piece on predatory teachers takes an in-depth look at how school districts throughout California continue to put the safety and…
Read MoreNancy Hogshead-Makar and the Safe Sport Act
Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act, also called the Safe Sport Act, was made law on February 14, 2018. The bill was introduced in the Senate in March 2017 by sponsor Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and makes members of amateur sports organizations—including Olympic sports—legally responsible to report sexual abuse and…
Read MoreJohn Taylor and Dave Ring have both been named to the 2018 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers list!
John Taylor and Dave Ring have both been named to the 2018 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers list! The Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America is “the most elite guide in the legal profession. The Lawdragon 500 leading lawyers are selected from a combination of editorial research by Lawdragon staff; submissions from law firms; and an…
Read MoreCNN Says a Client Represented by Dave Ring of Taylor & Ring Will Be Weinstein’s “Toughest Fight” Yet
To date, more than 80 women have accused former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct. Those accusations run the gamut, from inappropriate comments to sexual assault and rape. One of the accusers, “Jenny,” is represented by our firm’s partner Dave Ring. She has not told her story to media outlets for the last six…
Read MoreCalifornia Chief Justice: Release Harassment Records Against Judges
Calling for a change to court rules on public records, California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye said on April 10, 2018 that she wants state courts to disclose the names of all judges who enter into settlement agreements that resolve sexual harassment or sexual discrimination complaints. According to a statement, Justice Cantil-Sakauye has created a five-member…
Read MoreGoodyear and “The Worst Tire Made in History”
A recent expose by Jalopnik has called the Goodyear G159 RV tire “the worst tire made in history,” and tied it to hundreds of crashes and several deaths. Evidence disclosed for the first time in an Arizona court on April 4, 2018 that the tire is linked to more than 700 complaints—including nine deaths, hundreds…
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