Posts by Natalie Weatherford
What to Know About Settlements vs. Going to Trial in Sexual Assault Cases in California
If you’re dealing with the aftermath of sexual assault, it’s hard enough just trying to move forward. But then there’s the legal side. If you’ve chosen to file a lawsuit, you’re faced with a big decision: Should you settle or take your case to trial? It’s not an easy choice. Maybe a settlement seems like…
Read MoreHow to File a Claim if Your Child Was a Victim of Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse takes place in many different places away from the home, including: Sexual abuse in schools Sexual abuse by teachers Sexual abuse by coaches Sexual abuse by students Sexual abuse in youth organizations Sexual abuse in religious organizations When sexual abuse of your child does occur, you need an experienced sexual abuse lawyer on…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Reach $24 Million Settlement for Three Women Abused by Grade School Teacher
Taylor & Ring’s Dave Ring recently secured a $24 million settlement for three women who were sexually abused by their teacher at Langdon Avenue Elementary between 2006 and 2007. The $24 million will be divided between the three women for $8 million each, making the awards the largest settlements the LAUSD has ever paid out.…
Read MoreFamily Files Claim Against Santa Barbara Charter School and Teacher Accused of Secretly Filming Students
The family of a Santa Barbara student has filed a claim against a teacher accused of secretly recording students in a school bathroom. The teacher allegedly used a hidden camera to capture footage of students in the restroom, leading to legal action. The claim seeks damages for emotional distress and invasion of privacy. The school…
Read MoreNatalie Weatherford Named to Daily Journal Top Women Lawyers!
Taylor & Ring is proud to announce that partner Natalie Weatherford has been named to Daily Journal’s Top Women Lawyers list for 2024! This annual list honors the top performing woman attorneys in California. You can read more at the Daily Journal, or check out the profile below: Natalie WeatherfordNatalie Weatherford is a partner at…
Read MoreThe Role of Forensic Nurses in Sexual Assault Cases
Sexual assaults are traumatic. They change lives forever. Victims of rape and sexual assault suffer severe psychological harm that lasts a lifetime. Victims may never feel safe again. The victims of sexual assault will need help from their loved ones, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other healthcare providers. While most healthcare providers treat the physical and mental…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Secures $13M Verdict Against Los Angeles Unified School District
On February 26, Taylor & Ring secured a $13M verdict against the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), in a case involving a 9th-grade student (Jane Doe) and a 19-year-old special needs assistant named Daniel Garcia. The 14-year-old was a student at Daniel Pearl Magnet High School (DPMHS) in 2014 when Garcia groomed and sexually…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Secures $25 Million Sexual Abuse Verdict Against Santa Barbara Unified School District
On December 11th, Taylor and Ring secured a $25 million award verdict against Santa Barbara Unified School District for the sexual abuse committed against a victim referred to as John Doe #2. The convicted abuser was former security guard and assistant football coach Justin Sell at Dos Pueblos High School. John Doe #2 had testified…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Online Sexual Harassment and Bullying
Many people are under the impression that they can hide behind their keyboard and computer screen and get away with anything. In recent years, reports of online sexual harassment, assault, and cyberbullying have increased. Victims can be adults or children of all backgrounds and incomes. According to a study released by the Pew Research Center…
Read MoreEmployer Responsibilities and Survivor Rights in Workplace Sexual Assault Cases
Unfortunately, sexual assault in the workplace happens more often than you might think. If you are a survivor of sexual assault in the workplace, it is important that you know that you have rights and that your employer has responsibilities. This behavior is not only against the law, but it is also traumatizing and devastating…
Read MoreNatalie Weatherford Has Been Named to Daily Journal’s Top Women Lawyers List
Taylor & Ring is excited to announce that partner Natalie Weatherford has been named to the 2023 edition of Daily Journal’s Top Women Lawyers in California list! This annual list identifies the top 100 women attorneys barred and practicing n California. In her profile interview with Daily Journal, Natalie discusses her work as a plaintiff’s…
Read MoreSenate Passes Sweeping Legislation to Combat Child Sexual Abuse
After decades of sexually abusing minors, Larry Nassar was officially sentenced to prison in 2017 for all that he had done. He started his career in the late 1970s as an Athletic Trainer and was later appointed as the National Medical Coordinator for the USA Gymnastics team. Larry Nassar held that position since 1996—and it’s…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring’s Natalie Weatherford Dives Deep into the Epidemic of Sexual Assault Against Female Truckers
When women train to become truck drivers, an enormous percentage experience sexual assault by their fellow truck drivers and even the instructors who train them. This same danger doesn’t exist for their male counterparts, and it turns out that very few truck companies are doing much to combat this heinous problem, seemingly penalizing victims rather…
Read More$102.5 Million Verdict Featured in Daily Journal’s Top Verdicts
Taylor & Ring is proud to announce that the $102.5 million verdict for Jane Doe et al v. Union School District has been included in Daily Journal’s Top Verdicts. Taylor & Ring Partner Natalie Weatherford and attorney Lauren A. Cerri of Corsiglia, McMahon & Allard represented the two victims in their lawsuit. We invite you…
Read MoreEx-Students and Cheerleaders Allege Grooming and Assault by Pomona High Coaches
Natalie Weatherford of Taylor and Ring is representing several Jane Does in a lawsuit filed against the Pomona Unified School District (PUSD), Pomona High School (PHS), and several members of its coaching staff. No less than eight women are alleging sexual abuse, assault, and grooming during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The suit alleges…
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