Sexual Abuse
Bringing a Suit after an Assault – Criminal Versus Civil
A recent article in the Washington Post discussed the public outrage that occurred after former Baylor University fraternity president Jacob Anderson received no jail time after taking a plea deal in a sexual assault case. Although initially charged with four counts of sexual assault after being accused of raping a 19-year-old woman at a party,…
Read MoreSimultaneous Lawsuits Target Catholic Church Over Sexual Abuse Claims
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is now the target of two independent lawsuits from two separate groups of plaintiffs, claiming they are victims of sexual abuse by members of the Catholic clergy. One of the filings is a class-action suit that names the Vatican as a defendant. The class-action lawsuit alleges that the…
Read MoreHow Survivors Are Helping Change Laws for the Better
Sexual abuse survivors can often be hesitant to come forward and report the abuse they have suffered, and there are countless reasons for this. The decision to report sexual abuse or assault is a personal one. When survivors do choose to come forward, though, they can affect great changes. As attorneys who work for survivors,…
Read MoreCatholic Priests in PA Sexually Abused Over 1000 Children, According to Grand Jury Report
The revelations recently revealed in a Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report detailing a pervasive pattern of child sex abuse within six of eight Catholic Church diocese in the Commonwealth has brought shock and sorrow to not only those affected but observers across the nation as well. The Report, consisting of more than 800 pages, details the…
Read MoreThe Daily Journal Recognizes David M. Ring as One of Top 30 Plaintiffs’ Lawyers in California
Taylor & Ring is proud to announce that partner Dave Ring was recognized by the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal as a Top Plaintiff Lawyer for 2018. This list honors 30 top plaintiffs’ attorneys who devote 100 percent of their practice to that specialty. The Daily Journal included an article, which looked at…
Read MoreSexual Abuse Allegations Continue to Plague USC
USC’s Annenberg School of Journalism has announced its temporary removal of the name of Julie Chen/Leslie Moonves and CBS Media Center as a result of a current investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against Mr. Moonves, which he denies. The allegations cover the time period of his tenure at the media giant. Concerning the situation,…
Read MoreHundreds 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 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 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 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…
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