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Despite devastating consequences, cell phone use while driving an ongoing problem in California
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every day in the United States, distracted driving is a factor in more than 1,153 crash-related injuries and more than nine deaths. The CDC also defines three types of distracted driving — visual, manual and cognitive — and using a handheld cell phone while driving falls…
Read MoreVanity Fair Tells All in Marlborough School Sexual Abuse Scandal
The Vanity Fair article “The Prep School And The Predator,” details the horrendous negligence of Marlborough School, a prestigious all-girls school in Los Angeles, regarding sexual abuse accusations of former English teacher Dr. Joseph Koetters. Vanity Fair called upon Dave Ring, California’s go-to attorney for sexual abuse victims, for a detailed account of the events…
Read MoreAccident reconstruction often crucial to successful injury claims
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, then you are likely not in the best position, in terms of your health, to investigate the crash, gather evidence and make an injury claim all on your own. Your first concern should be your health, and dealing with the tactics of insurance companies will…
Read MoreJanice H. v. Here Lounge Selected for Inclusion on “California’s Million Dollar Verdicts” List
The Recorder published its list of “California’s Million Dollar Verdicts” featuring the largest verdicts in 2014 across a range of practice areas. John Taylor and James Lewis’s verdict against Here Lounge in West Hollywood was ranked the fourth largest premises liability verdict of the year. Mr. Taylor and Mr. Lewis secured a jury verdict against…
Read MoreMulti-vehicle crash on 405 Freeway takes motorcyclist’s life
Despite public perception to the contrary, motorcyclists are often more safety conscious than drivers of cars and trucks — and for good reason. Even when a motorcycle rider takes proper safety precautions and follows the rules of the road, the risk of serious injury is high in the event of a collision. Consider a recent…
Read MoreFormer Riverside Teacher Pleads Guilty in YouTube Sexual Abuse Case
NBC Los Angeles spoke with Partner Dave Ring following former Riverside teacher Andrea Cardosa’s guilty plea in the sexual abuse of two female students between 1997 and 2001. On Thursday, January 22, Ms. Cardosa pled guilty to three counts of lewd acts with a child, involving two victims after she was confronted by one of…
Read MoreCDC: As many as 6,000 fatal accidents due to drowsy driving
While drunk driving and distracted driving are generally seen as dangerous behaviors that risk lives, another kind of dangerous behavior — drowsy driving — doesn’t get as much attention. Still, high risks are associated with drowsiness behind the wheel. According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), being awake…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Partners Selected for Inclusion on the 2015 Southern California Super Lawyers List
Partners John Taylor, David Ring, Robert Clayton, and Louanne Masry were selected for inclusion on the 2015 Southern California Super Lawyers list in recognition for their plaintiff work in personal injury. Mr. Taylor was selected for inclusion on the “Top 100” list and Ms. Masry was selected for inclusion on the “Top 50 Women” list.…
Read MoreDave Ring Examines the Impact of Assembly Bill 1432 in Daily Journal
Effective January 2015, Assembly Bill (AB) 1432 requires school districts to provide training for all employees so that they are well-equipped to quickly identify and report suspected child abuse, both sexual and physical. Partner Dave Ring discuss the new law in the Daily Journal article “AB 1432: Teachers are positioned to spot abuse”. The new…
Read MoreWashington Post Speaks to Dave Ring on Female Sexual Predators and Male Victims
Sexual abuse is rarely talked about in the media when it involves a female predator and a male victim. Partner Dave Ring discusses this paradox in the Washington Post article, “He was abused by a female teacher, but he was treated like the perpetrator”. In a sexual abuse case in Minnesota, a black high school…
Read MoreDave Ring Receives California Lawyer’s 2015 Attorney of the Year Award
Taylor & Ring is pleased to announce Partner Dave Ring has been named California Lawyer‘s 2015 “Personal Injury Attorney of the Year” for his record-setting settlement of $14 million on behalf of two women who were sexually abused by their science teacher. This is the largest “per victim” settlement in the country from a public…
Read MoreFamily of elderly patient says she was sexually assaulted by nurse
In one of our recent posts, we discussed an ongoing lawsuit brought by the family of a young woman who was killed while riding her bicycle in San Francisco. The police investigation turned out to be lacking; the driver involved in the accident wasn’t charged; and the family decided to bring a civil claim of…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring to be Profiled in Super Lawyers Magazine for History of Record-Setting Results
Taylor & Ring will be featured in the 2015 issue of Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine. The firm handles high-profile cases that garner national and local media attention and yield record-setting verdicts and settlements. Partners John Taylor, David Ring, Robert Clayton and Louanne Masry were named to the 2015 Southern California Super Lawyers list. Additionally,…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring’s Record Breaking Settlement in Doe v. Moraga Ranks #4 in The Recorder’s Top California Settlements of 2014
Taylor & Ring’s record breaking settlement in the case Doe v. Moraga was included in The Recorder’s Top California Settlements of 2014 annual report. The $14 million settlement ranked #4 overall and #1 in the Intentional Torts: Sexual Assault category. Lead attorney Dave Ring and attorney Natalie Weatherford obtained the landmark settlement on behalf of…
Read MoreLos Angeles plans to address steady rise in pedestrian accidents
Do you feel safe as a pedestrian in Los Angeles? In September 2014, the city announced plans to improve pedestrian safety by focusing on particularly dangerous streets and intersections and making crosswalks more visible. Crosswalks in the downtown area are also equipped with timers that allow pedestrians a head start before vehicles can move into…
Read MoreThe Union Democrat Quotes Dave Ring on Recent Sexual Abuse Case in Merced County
In the article, “Former area teacher accused of sex with minor” published in The Union Democrat, Partner Dave Ring explains why the Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified School District is at fault for allowing its former teacher, Jeremy Monn, to work in another school district, while knowing he was suspected of having sex with a minor…
Read MoreCourt of Appeal Upholds Firm’s $4.5M Verdict in Sexual Abuse Case
U-T San Diego called upon Dave Ring to discuss the state appellate court’s rejection of an appeal by the Carlsbad Unified School District, upholding the firm’s $4.5 million jury award against the school district and its teacher for failure to protect students from the preying teacher. The district argued that the claims were not valid…
Read MoreJohn Taylor And David Ring Listed In The Best Lawyers in America© 2015
Partners John Taylor and David Ring, were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2015 for their work in Personal Injury Litigation. This marks Mr. Taylor’s 20th consecutive year and Mr. Ring’s 10th consecutive year being recognized. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive…
Read MoreDave Ring Talks to Ventura County Star About Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Hueneme Elementary School District
In the article, “Hueneme School District sued again over 2001 teacher molestation case” published by Ventura County Star, Partner Dave Ring discusses the second lawsuit filed by Taylor & Ring against Hueneme School District on behalf of a client for sexual abuse. The lawsuit alleges Mr. Ring’s client was sexually assaulted when she was an…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Files Lawsuit Against Hueneme Elementary School District and Former Teacher for Sexual Abuse
Taylor & Ring filed a lawsuit against Hueneme Elementary School District and former teacher Jose Felix for sexual abuse of a minor. The complaint alleges that the plaintiff “Jane Doe”, now in her late 20s, was sexually assaulted by Mr. Felix while attending Blackstock Junior High School in Oxnard, CA during 2000-2001. The complaint also…
Read MoreDave Ring Speaks on Psychologist’s Testimony in Sexual Abuse Case of Special Needs Victim Against LAUSD
Partner Dave Ring represented the family of a 9-year-old special needs female student who was sexually abused by a fellow classmate against the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The family sued LAUSD for financial compensation to pay for her much needed long-term therapy. Dr. Stan Katz, a psychologist hired by LAUSD, testified that due…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Files Lawsuit Against Notre Dame Academy, Loyola Marymount University and Former Teacher Elizabeth Brewer for Sexual Abuse and Negligence
Taylor & Ring filed a lawsuit against Notre Dame Academy, Loyola Marymount University and former employee Elizabeth Brewer on behalf of their client, “Jane Doe”, for sexual abuse of a minor and negligence. The lawsuit alleges that Brewer “groomed” and then sexually abused Doe while she attended Notre Dame Academy. School officials noticed Brewer’s inappropriate…
Read MoreNatalie Weatherford Represents Special Needs Student Against Glendale Elementary School in Sexual Abuse Case
Attorney Natalie Weatherford is representing the family of a special needs student who was sexually abused by a schoolmate, in a lawsuit filed against John Marshall Elementary School. In the article “Lawsuit alleges special needs student sexually assaulted by schoolmate” published by Glendale News-Press, Ms. Weatherford comments on the negligence of the school in supervising…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Files Lawsuit Against Pacific Coast Surgical Center and Dr. Steven Rosenberg for Negligence, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Fraud and Concealment
Taylor & Ring filed a lawsuit against Pacific Coast Surgical Center (PCSC) and Steven Rosenberg, M.D. on behalf of plaintiffs Liza Lumanlan-Domingo and her spouse, Darrin Domingo, alleging negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and concealment. The lawsuit alleges that Dr. Rosenberg advised Ms. Lumanlan-Domingo to have a procedure at PCSC, in which he had…
Read MoreDave Ring Represents Victim of Marlborough School Sexual Abuse Scandal
Partner Dave Ring of Taylor & Ring is representing one of the female victims in the Marlborough School sexual abuse scandal. In July 2014, Buzzfeed uncovered a sexual abuse scandal at Marlborough School, the oldest private all-girls school in Los Angeles, between a popular male English teacher, Dr. Koetters, and several female students. One of…
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