David Ring is a nationally renowned plaintiff’s personal injury trial attorney and has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of seriously-injured individuals or families who have lost a loved one in a tragic accident. For more than 20 years, he has represented victims of sexual abuse, sexual harassment, assault, molestation and sexual misconduct in cases against a variety of employers and entities, including schools, churches and youth organizations.
He prides himself on providing aggressive, yet compassionate representation for children who have been sexually abused and women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted. Read more about David M. Ring.
Posts by David M. Ring
California Lawmakers Fight to End Rape Kit Backlog
With more than 10,000 rape kits sitting untested in California, lawmakers have introduced a bill that will address the backlog and ensure future kits will be tested in a timely manner. Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) introduced legislation in late February that would require law enforcement and forensic labs to more promptly test rape kit…
Read MoreFacebook Defends its Use of Forced Arbitration
Recent attention and media coverage relating to the #MeToo movement has lawmakers drafting new legislation to protect victims against sexual harassments in the workplace. A bipartisan bill aims to end forced arbitration used to resolve workplace disputes regarding sexual harassment. The “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017,” although introduced last December, is…
Read MoreSexual Harassment and Wrongful Termination: What You Need to Know
Excluding issues involving employer harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or other unlawful conduct, California operates as an “at will” state. This means that under California law, unless you have a contract with your employer, the employer can terminate you at any time, without warning, and for any reason. This also gives you the right to leave your…
Read MoreCongratulations, John Taylor and Dave Ring, on Being Named Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers!
Taylor & Ring is proud to announce that both John Taylor and Dave Ring, founding partners of Taylor & Ring, have been become Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers. The ACTL was founded in 1950, and is comprised of experienced litigators from the U.S. and Canada. Membership in the ACTL is limited only…
Read MoreCatastrophic Injuries from Motorcycle Crashes
Those who love to ride motorcycles will tell you about the thrill and exhilaration they feel when hitting the open road, especially when the weather is beautiful. Motorcycle owners are among the most enthusiastic motorists on the road in terms of the passion they have for their vehicles. However, motorcycle accidents are something that riders…
Read MoreLouanne Masry to Speak at ASCDC Seminar on “Power Women,” on March 22nd
Louanne Masry, partner at Taylor & Ring, will be speaking at the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC) on March 22, 2018. The program, entitled “Power Women – Lessons Learned and How to Get There in the Legal Profession,” will discuss the challenges that female lawyers face in today’s ever-changing world. Ms. Masry will…
Read MoreContinuing Fallout of MSU’s Sex Abuse Scandal on Officials and Institutions
Michigan State University has recently had the eyes of many in the nation focused upon the trial and sentencing of Larry Nassar, team doctor at the University and also with USA gymnastics. On Feb. 5 Nassar was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison after more than 160 girls and women gave victim impact…
Read MoreThe Often Fatal Consequences of Speeding and Reckless Driving
Most drivers understand the concept that speeding-while-driving has the potential to reap disastrous results. Although speeding and reckless driving may only result in receiving a traffic violation ticket, it can also end much more tragically, with life-changing injuries and even death as the consequence. The recent tragedy of a famous couple In the early morning…
Read MoreRecently Recalled Products Pose Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards to Children
Children, from the moment they are born, require loads of attention, preparation, and often special equipment to keep them healthy and safe. This is especially true when they are small, in the baby and toddler stages. Unfortunately, defective and dangerous products make their debut onto the market on a routine basis and often pose serious…
Read MorePressure Grows for Faster Implementation of Positive Train Control After Recent Amtrak Crashes
There have been four Amtrak crashes in the last three months. Pressure continues to mount on lawmakers to accelerate the implementation of a GPS technology-based railroad safety system referred to as positive train control (PTC). In each one of the crashes, installing and utilizing the software could have limited the impact and injuries, or eliminated…
Read MoreHouse of Horrors: Parents Accused of Abuse and Malnourishment of Their 13 Children
The parents of 13 brothers and sisters with ages ranging from 2 to 29 have been arrested and charged with abuse, torture, and other criminal offenses against their children. Conviction on the charges will likely keep them in prison for the rest of their lives. The children were found malnourished in their California, four-bedroom, Spanish-style…
Read MoreCar Crashes into Building – on the Second Floor
In a story that might make you say, “Only in California,” police were recently called to the scene of a car accident where a sedan had driven into the side of a building. On the second floor. The car was actually embedded into the side of the building, like something out of an action movie.…
Read MoreCardinal Bernard Law’s Death Opens Old Wounds for Sexual Assault Victims
With the death of Cardinal Bernard Law on December 20 in Rome at age 86, many survivors of the clergy sex abuse scandal dealt with newly opened wounds and fresh memories of their emotional trauma. As head of the Archdiocese of Boston for 19 years, Cardinal Law was forced to resign in 2002 after it…
Read MoreWhat To Do After a Car Accident in California
Car accidents can be very nerve-racking events. You do everything you can to avoid them, but sometimes they still occur. But the more prepared you are, the less hectic the entire experience can be. Because accidents happen so quickly, it’s easy to forget the right steps to take. However, it’s important to be prepared—for your…
Read MoreNew Law Requires Sexual Assault Education in California Schools
One of the most reprehensible and horrific crimes is the sexual exploitation of children. Sexual assault is any kind of non-consensual sexual activity, and it can range from subtle to violent. Types of sexual crimes against children can include rape, sexual threats and intimidation, incest, assault by partners, human trafficking, harassment, street harassment and other…
Read MoreTruck Falls from Overpass onto the 5 Freeway
In early January, an 18-wheeler seemingly fell from the sky onto the northbound 5 freeway. Well, it wasn’t exactly the sky, but an overpass. Around 10:00am on January 9, a truck fell off the overpass at the 118 and 5 interchange in Mission Hills. The driver was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, but…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Attorneys Named to Southern California Super Lawyers List of 2018
Taylor & Ring is proud to announce that a number of our attorneys have been named to the Southern California Super Lawyers List of 2018. Partners John C. Taylor, David M. Ring, and Robert R. Clayton, as well as associates Louanne Masry and James W. Lewis, have all been selected for inclusion. John Taylor and…
Read MoreUSA Gymnastics Team Members Get Their Day in Court
The USA gymnastics team won medals and our hearts during the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics, with big personalities like Aly Raisman, McKayla Maroney, and Gabby Douglas. Unfortunately, they—among dozens and dozens of others—are back in the news with the sentencing of team doctor Larry Nassar during his sentencing hearing January 16. Nassar, a 54-year-old…
Read MoreIs Your Government Protecting Your Children From Registered Sex Offenders?
As the largest school district in California, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) consists of hundreds of thousands of students, as well as numerous education professionals who are dedicated to serving the educational needs of children and young people. However, despite these credentials, the last several years have left the LAUSD reeling from multiple…
Read MoreDetermining Liability in California Multi Vehicle Accidents
California’s congested highways unfortunately are not only the scene of long traffic backups and delays, but also multiple vehicle collisions. A specific example recently involved a multi vehicle car accident on the southbound 405 Freeway near Westminster. The accident forced the closure of all lanes on the freeway. More sobering was the overturning of a…
Read MoreStemming the Tide of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Conversations about the pervasiveness of sexual harassment and abuse are taking place everywhere. The ongoing saga of well-known individuals encountering the shame of accusations of sexual misconduct continues to lead the headlines. The recent increase in allegations of sexual harassment and assault has led some confessed offenders to seek help to address their despicable behavior.…
Read MoreDavid Ring Named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America for 2017
Lawdragon is a renowned legal media company, which published in-depth reports on legal issues affecting the country. It also releases the annual 500 Leading Lawyers in America magazine, “the most elite distinction in the profession, covering the best of the best in all practice areas.” We are proud to announce that partner David M. Ring…
Read MoreWhat We Know About the Fatal Amtrak Train Derailment
The high-speed Amtrak train that recently suffered derailment near DuPont resulted in the death of three people and sent dozens injured the hospital. The train was moving at a speed 50 mph faster than the design speed around a curve at the point of its derailment. Although excessive speed appears to have precipitated the accident,…
Read MoreWhen the Fires Finally Burn Out, We’ll Still Be in for an Uphill Battle
The Thomas Fire is on course to become the largest wildfire in California’s history. As of right now, it’s burned through 272,000 acres, destroyed more than 1000 structures, and killed two people, including a fire fighter. It just one of 250 different wildfires that have burned up 8900 structures and killed 43 people in total…
Read MoreHow the Silence Breakers May Help Hotel Industry Workers, Too
The media attention of the #MeToo movement has largely been focused on people with a platform: film stars, CEOs, musicians, politicians, and so forth. But the increased visibility has helped employees and workers in less prominent positions, too. A recent New York Times article shed light on a history of harassment and assault at the…
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