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Can a Hotel Be Held Responsible for Sexual Assault in California?

Finding oneself or a loved one in the aftermath of a sexual assault at a hotel is a deeply distressing and traumatic experience. Hotels should be places of safety and refuge, where guests can relax and unwind without fear of harm. However, when...
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California Statute of Limitations on Child Molestation and Abuse

Our attorneys focus on holding institutions responsible for allowing abuse to occur. We typically do not handle matters involving abuse by a personal acquaintance, family member, or other individual outside of an organization. There are few actions as despicable as the sexual abuse...
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Is a Daycare Liable for Injuries to a Child?

Entrusting a strange with the care of their child is undoubtedly difficult for most parents.  Accidents do happen and, understandably, a child may sustain occasional minor injuries, such as scraped knees or bruised elbows from tripping while running or falling from the monkey...
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How to Hold an Apartment Complex Liable for Sexual Assault

California apartment complex owners are required to secure their properties from foreseeable criminal activity, including sexual assault. Depending on the circumstances, the apartment complex could be liable, whether the sexual assault occurs inside an apartment unit, a common area, or on building grounds....
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Cal Swimming Coach Teri McKeever Suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport

Teri McKeever, former head women’s swim coach at the University of California, Berkeley, has been suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport. On December 28, 2023, she was officially placed on SafeSport’s Centralized Disciplinary Database. SafeSport initiated the investigation following publication of allegations...
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Legal Rights of LGBTQ+ Individuals in Sexual Harassment Cases

Your sexual orientation and gender identity have no bearing on your work performance and should never be an issue in the workplace. Unfortunately, workplace discrimination is still a major issue in California and the United States. If you have experienced LGBTQIA+ sexual harassment,...
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Dealing with Retaliation After Reporting Sexual Harassment

Despite employees’ rights to a discrimination-free workplace, fear of retaliation often prevents people from coming forward. Just as there are laws against discrimination in the workplace, including sexual harassment, there are also laws against retaliation so it is essential to understand your rights. ...
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What Constitutes Negligence in Sexual Assault Cases?

While sexual assault is generally considered a crime perpetrated by the abuser, other entities may also be held liable in civil courts. Under California law, if another party has a legal “duty of care” to prevent the assault but fails to do so,...
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Sexual Abuse by Doctor in California: What to Do?

Doctors are some of the most trusted members of society, and for many, that trust is rightfully earned and given. Nothing is more important than your health; when something goes wrong, you trust your doctor will do everything possible to help you get...
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How to Report Sexual Assault in a Nursing Home in California?

When a loved one is in a nursing home or assisted living facility, you trust that they are being provided the best care possible, and for many that is the reality. Unfortunately, not everyone has this experience. Sexual assault is a known problem...
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