Posts by John C. Taylor
California to Eliminate Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits
California has eliminated the statute of limitations for people to file lawsuits over allegations of child sexual assault, under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed in October 2023. The new law won’t apply to instances of sexual assault that occurred before the bill took effect, on January 1, 2024. However, it does eliminate an…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Secures $61.7 Million Verdict for Victims of Deadly Car Chase
The LA Times has reported that on December 14th, six long years after the death of a teen in a civilian car chase, Taylor and Ring secured a verdict in the amount of $61.7 million to the victim’s parents. In Inglewood, the L.A. County Superior Court jury granted $23.25 million in compensatory damages to Julie…
Read MoreHow Long Do You Have to Bring a Civil Case for Sexual Assault in California?
California passed a law on January 1, 2023, that extends the statute of limitations (the time victims have to file a claim) for claims by adult survivors of sexual assault. The new legislation is in response to the impact of the #MeToo movement and advocates for victims of sexual assault and abuse nationwide. According to…
Read MoreSeeking Medical Help After Sexual Assault
If you have been sexually assaulted in any way, it is crucial that you seek medical help as quickly as possible. This is not only important to gather evidence of the sexual assault, but it is also important to ensure that you get the medical attention that you need. While you may be feeling lost…
Read MoreCampus Sexual Assault: Understanding Title IX
Young people in Los Angeles and other small and large cities in the United States gear up every fall, preparing to go to college and earn an education. However, the unfortunate reality is that many students are being sexually assaulted each year because America has a huge problem when it comes to sexual assault on…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Secures $7.9 Million Settlement in Grover Cleveland Charter High School Sex Abuse Case
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has agreed to a $7.9 million settlement with a woman who was sexually abused by a teacher at Grover Cleveland Charter High School during her time as a student. This is the fourth lawsuit LAUSD has settled this year because of sexual assault and abuse cases involving the…
Read MoreWill Declaring Bankruptcy Harm the Victims of the Oakland Diocese?
As many already know, the Catholic church has a history of sexual abuse. In fact, several different dioceses around the United States are facing sexual abuse lawsuits due to the survivors that are coming forward to let it be known that they were sexually abused by the clergy in Catholic churches. This is not an…
Read MoreOC To Pay $7.5M to Family of Kurt Reinhold, Who Was Shot & Killed by a Deputy
Taylor & Ring is pleased to report that after three long, painful years, justice is finally being served for the Reinhold family. Orange County supervisors have approved a $7.5 million settlement in a lawsuit regarding the wrongful death of Kurt Reinhold back in 2020. This is the largest settlement against the Orange County Sheriff’s Department…
Read MoreExposed by Deep Fakes: Popular Twitch Stars Become Victims of Pornographic Photo Manipulations
An article came out recently which brought an issue to light that many people were not aware of: deep fake pornography. The NBC article highlights a recent case of deep fake pornography involving popular Twitch streamers, including Atrioc, QtCinderella, Maya Higa, and Pokimane. The deep fake images, which were distributed on a popular pornographic website,…
Read MoreLos Angeles-Based Christian Church Sued for Concealing Child Sexual Abuse
The International Churches of Christ (ICOC) is facing a series of lawsuits that allege child sexual abuse and cover-ups within the organization. The Guardian reported in mid-March that five women have filed lawsuits against the religious group in California, with accusations ranging from sexual assault to rape of minors, and claims of a conspiracy to…
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