Facing billions of dollars in debt, automobile airbag manufacturer Takata has filed bankruptcy, asserting their financial inability to pay their creditors. This latest development comes after years of litigation and will have far-reaching implications for the automobile industry, as well as individual victims impacted by horrific accidents involving the company’s defective airbags. Takata filed for…
Samuel Chang was handing out candy on Halloween when an off-duty LA firefighter, Eric Carpenter, and three other men followed him, threatened him, berated him and chased him down a block. Eventually, Carpenter put Chang in a chokehold while two other men held his legs down – for six-and-a-half minutes. How do we know? There…
Bedsores are a common problem in nursing homes across the country. Elderly residents develop these wounds, sometimes called pressure sores or pressure ulcers, from laying in the same place, in the same position for long periods of time. Patients in wheelchairs or who are bedridden are at the highest risk of developing bedsores. While sometimes…
Police reportedly arrested a Menlo Park pastor recently on accusations of sexual assault against adults and children. As reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, police began investigating these incidents after several of the alleged victims reported the 46-year-old pastor to authorities. His list of charges ranges from misdemeanors to felonies, including: Sexual penetration with a…
In the middle of the BBQs, vacations, and outdoor activities, safety might be the last thing on your mind. Yet, thousands of people are injured in the greater Los Angeles area during the summer months, often due to preventable injuries. Being mindful of common injuries helps prevent a fun outing from turning into a tragic…
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…
The end of the school year is here, and thousands of kids across Southern California will head off to camp for a summer full of memories. Unfortunately, negligence by camp owners and counselors can leave children severely or fatally injured. Causes of summer camp injuries When families entrust summer camps with the safety of their…
Sexual harassment in the workplace is often characterized as a female problem, where women are subjected to inappropriate behaviors by men. While this is the case for a vast majority of harassment claims, statistics show that men are also dealing with the disturbing effects of sexual harassment within the workplace. As reported by the Equal…
Thousands of commercial trucks carry freight over the roadways of California every single day. As one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country, the Los Angeles metro region contains an extensive market for the transport of freight. While all of this commercial activity may be good for the economy, the high risk of truck…
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…