Trevor Bauer Won’t Face Criminal Charges
When you have been assaulted by another person, you expect to be represented and fought for by the District Attorney (D.A.). However, while the D.A. will bring up charges against the alleged perpetrator, they will not always find enough evidence to support the accusation. However, victims can still file a civil claim against their assaulter,…
Read MoreSnoop Dogg Accused of Sexual Assault
With his performance at the Super Bowl LVI making Snoop Dogg a big name in family homes again, it’s no wonder that new sexual assault allegations against him and his associate have recently come to light. This often happens when a celebrity finds their way into the spotlight because past victims are forcibly reminded of…
Read MoreJohn Taylor and Robert Clayton Secure $6.5M Settlement in Fatal Car Chase Case
John Taylor and Robert Clayton, partners at Taylor & Ring, obtained a $6.5 million settlement on behalf of clients whose son died during a civilian car chase. Julie and Jesse Esphorst, Sr., filed wrongful death lawsuits against the city, county, and California Department of Transportation. John and Rob represented Julie in her claims. In 2017,…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Secures $102M Verdict in Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Union School District
In an incredible victory for sexual assault victims everywhere, a San Jose jury recently awarded a combined $102.5 million to two women sexually assaulted while students at Dartmouth Middle School, part of the Union School District. Taylor & Ring’s Natalie Weatherford represented one of the plaintiffs, known to the court as Jane Doe 2. As…
Read MoreJudge Orders Release of Body-Cam Footage of the Killing of Edward P. Manning
On March 4, 2017, a security guard working at the Desert Premium Outlets on Seminole Drive in Cabazon found a man looking through a garbage bin for food. He asked the man to leave, which the man did. However, he returned shortly after to continue looking for food. As a result, mall security called the…
Read MoreWhen Sexual Abuse Happens to Adults
Although sexual abuse is a form of abuse that often occurs with children, anyone can become a victim of sexual abuse at any age. Sexual abuse is any unwanted sexual activity from perpetrators using force, using threats, or taking advantage of the victim. Sexual abuse is a crime where the victim and the perpetrator may…
Read MoreThe Effects of Sexual Harassment in Everyday Life
Sexual harassment is a form of harassment that involves the use of implicit and explicit sexual overtones. It is a collection of unwanted and unwelcome physical and verbal sexual attention. Although workplace harassment is the most common form of sexual harassment that most of us think about, sexual harassment happens across all parts of life.…
Read MoreSexual Abuse Committed by Doctors
Sexual abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, race, or sexual orientation. Still, there are significant issues that male victims of sexual abuse endure when deciding to publicly speak out about their abuse. Some victims experience guilt and shame, believing that they should have been “strong enough” to fight the perpetrator. Some men experience…
Read MoreEducating Ourselves on Human Trafficking in the United States
Imagine coming into contact with a trucker and being held captive for over eight months. While you are held against your will for all that time, you are beaten and raped repeatedly in the trucker’s own vehicle. This was the true reality for a woman who was kidnapped by a trucker named Robert Jeffrey Johnson,…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Partners Selected for 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers List
Taylor & Ring is pleased to announce that three partners from our firm have been recognized by Southern California Super Lawyers for 2022! Every year, Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys across the country, practicing more than 70 types of law, for their accomplishments and achievements. Selection to the annual list is not guaranteed, which means every…
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