Two women who were sexually assaulted by their ninth-grade social studies teacher at a Los Angeles-area public middle school in 1974 have each obtained seven-figure monetary settlements thanks to litigation filed by trial lawyers at Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel.
According to the two lawsuits, the school district and school personnel ignored signs during the 1974-75 school year that...
The Catholic Diocese of Sacramento is the latest diocese to declare Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a wave of civil lawsuits filed by victims who were abused by clergy and other church employees dating back to the 1950s.
Facing more than 250 lawsuits, church officials in Sacramento said the bankruptcy declaration clears the way for legal settlements with victims.
“There are...
During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, we salute victims of sexual abuse who are making a difference by bravely coming forward to demand justice.
Their bravery is making a difference. Recent research has documented a growing demand for schools to be held accountable for failing to protect students, along with a surge in large monetary awards and settlements against schools for...
Across the country, the Catholic Church has faced staggering monetary judgments and settlements in litigation filed by victims of abuse at the hands of priests and church workers. The growing legal liabilities have driven some dioceses to file for bankruptcy after determining that their assets could not cover the mounting legal costs. However, one diocese is being accused of hiding assets to...
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