Sexual Abuse

Taylor & Ring always fights for justice for our clients. That is why we are proud to announce that the Desert Sands Unified School District has agreed to settle a lawsuit against them, on behalf of a former student who was molested while she attended school there, for $1.5 million. The Desert Sun quoted her…

The Los Angeles Unified School District has agreed to an $88 million settlement for damages stemming from sexual misconduct cases on two school campuses. The second largest settlement in the district’s history includes numerous claims involving 30 innocent children and their heartbroken families. The LA Times reports that these incidents came to light just as…

There are far too many allegations and incidents of sexual abuse at the hands of employees within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). This school system has an extensive legal duty to protect students and provide them with the highest level of care. A large aspect of that responsibility involves adequate hiring and supervisory…

The effects of sexual abuse are difficult and life changing. Not only do victims have to deal with the physical pain of these crimes, but they may also be left to deal with years of mental and emotional turmoil. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), victims of sexual abuse face substantial short- and…

On March 3, 2017, several U.S. senators proudly introduced legislation detailing requirements of amateur athletic organizations to report any suspicion or evidence of sexual abuse to local and/or federal authorities. This bill, called the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017, is expressly a response to recent allegations of sexual abuse on the…

Sexual abuse and sexual assault in the clergy has been an ongoing problem for well over a century in the United States. Most notably found in the Catholic Church, no religious organization is exempt from sexual abuse controversies. California alone has been the subject of several scandals involving clergy sexual abuse. Although there has been…

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which means you will see lots of teal ribbons adorning backpacks, clothing, and other spaces. This month is intended to raise awareness of the prevalence of sexual assault as well as to acknowledge and support the resiliency of assault survivors. Victims of sexual assault and abuse have to grapple…

Maybe this seems like a no-brainer: any teacher who is reported to have behaved inappropriately should immediately be suspended, pending an investigation. And if that investigation yields results that corroborate the student’s testimony, you might assume that teacher would immediately be fired, if not hauled off to jail. Unless your child attends Desert Sands Unified,…

Parents trust that the time children spend with religious leaders will uplift the children morally and spiritually, and provide a path for the values needed to be good members of their communities. Sadly, it is too clear from media coverage and court proceedings that some religious leaders are abusing this most sacred trust. Religious leaders…