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Sex Abuse in Schools, $50M Verdict against Starbucks, and Another Cybertruck Recall

California’s March News Round-Up Includes Fentanyl Overdose Lawsuit at Orange County Jail, School Safety Failures, and Allegations of Police Impunity The number of personal injury and wrongful death cases in California continued to rise in March 2025. The month was particularly notable for a spike in motor vehicle accidents. In San Jose, authorities reported a…

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Police Scandals, $10M for 90s Sexual Abuse, and Stiiizy Sued for Psychosis

California’s December News Round-Up Includes Fatal Pedestrian Collisions, Skiers Injured by Faulty Chairlift, and $116M Class Action Lawsuit In December 2024, California saw numerous personal injury cases stemming from a variety of causes. One of the most devastating incidents involved the tragic death of a 5-year-old girl in Covina who was fatally attacked by two…

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What to Do if Your Car Accident Police Report is Incorrect

Date icon January 1, 2025 Author icon Alan Ahdoot Category icon Accidents, FAQ, Police

Accurate police reports are essential for resolving car accident claims. They serve as a trusted document that determines fault, aids insurance companies, and becomes crucial evidence in legal proceedings. But what if the police report is incorrect? Errors in police reports can complicate your ability to secure fair compensation or prove liability. Fortunately, there are…

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Dentist Sexual Assaults, $1M for a K9 Attack, and Two Injured at Knott’s Berry Farm

California’s November News Round-Up Includes $5M Prison Negligence Settlement, Motorsports Park Death, and E. coli Cases in McDonald’s Outbreak With Halloween and Thanksgiving celebrations behind us, traffic crashes involving personal injury and fatalities continue to be alarming in California this November 2024. While Halloween-related motor vehicle fatalities decreased by 6%, California still ranks third in…

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$24M Settlement for School Sex Abuse, $5.8M for Fentanyl Wrongful Death, and Excessive Police Force

California’s September News Round-Up Features LA Restaurant Salmonella Outbreak, CPS Malpractice Lawsuit, and New Diddy Sex Victim This month’s blog starts with one of the hottest topics of recent years: autonomous vehicles. Recently, the robotaxi company Cruise was fined 1.5 million for failing to report an accident. Although the ruling came in September 2024, the…

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Death at Disneyland & Wild Rivers, $15M in Snapchat Discrimination Lawsuit, and $900M in Sex Abuse Verdict

With the arrival of summer, the Golden State is facing an excessive heat season that is taking its toll on many residents. In addition to the number of personal injury cases related to the intense weather conditions, California has been experiencing a fierce fire season since June 2024. So far, more than 3,500 wildfires have…

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Understanding the Legal Difference Between Battery and Assault

Date icon July 8, 2024 Author icon Alan Ahdoot Category icon Accidents, Assault, Misconduct

Battery and assault are often mistakenly combined into one offense.  For example, the California Department of Justice (DOJ) groups battery and assault together when reporting crime statistics. According to the DOJ, there were 72,366 reports of battery and assault in 2022.  But despite being reported together, battery and assault are distinct offenses with different legal…

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Police Coercion for False Confessions in California

Date icon June 24, 2024 Author icon María López Garcia Category icon Accidents, Misconduct, Police

Police Coerce Man to Confess to a Crime that Never Happened; Fontana Pays the Victim $900K in Damages The behavior of law enforcement officers in California has resulted in numerous cases of police misconduct. Many of these stories involve police pursuits, negligence, corrupt cops, lethal use of Tasers, or police dog bites. However, the most…

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