Sexual Abuse

Often there are warning signs that sexual abuse of a child has occurred or could occur. In many cases, perpetrators exhibit red flags that someone notices. If a person reports signs of sexual abuse or possible sexual abuse, then employers and other people in a position of authority have an obligation to follow up on…

Stories abound in the media about six civil suits alleging rape, sexual assault and economic harm filed against California-based celebrity yoga guru Bikram Choudhury by former students. The allegations describe a pattern that is common in rape and sexual assault cases: the ability of someone with power – mental, spiritual, physical or economic – over…

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…