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Sexual Assault by Teacher Verdict Upheld in California

Californians who have been the victim of childhood sexual abuse at schools, churches, or other institutions that have authority over children may have grounds to pursue civil claims against the perpetrators and the institutions that allowed the abuse to occur. In A.H. v. Tamalpais Union High School Dist., Cal. Ct.…

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Los Angeles Juvenile Hall Sexual Abuse Victim’s Attorney

Many people who went through California’s juvenile justice system and were housed in various juvenile detention facilities were victimized. Unfortunately, these facilities failed to protect detainees from sexual abuse in some cases. Because of some new legislation, the statute of limitations for pursuing civil sexual abuse lawsuits has been extended,…

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Catholic Diocese of Los Angeles Liable for Sexual Abuse Even Absent Prior Knowledge of Abuser

The widespread problem of clergy sexual abuse of children within the Catholic church has been well-documented and broadly reported in the news media over the last couple of decades. People who are the victims of sexual assault can pursue compensation through civil sexual assault lawsuits. The California Court of Appeal…

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CA Supreme Court Rules Insurance Company Must Pay Negligent Hiring Supervision Claim

In California, many liability insurance policies contain exclusions for injuries that result from intentional acts. This means that it can be difficult for injured victims to recover compensation when they are injured by the intentional actions of insured parties. In Liberty Surplus Insurance Corp. v. Ledesma & Meyer Construction Company…

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Hotel Maid Sexually Assaulted by Non-Employee May Sue for Sexual Harassment

Can an employee in California sue their employer if they are sexually assaulted in the workplace and the employer had some prior notice that the assault could occur?  The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) provides protections to workers from discrimination, including sexual harassment. The law allows workers to…

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