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Jessica Dayton of ADZ Law Featured Article on the Current Adult Sexual Assault Statute of Limitations Window

Moving forward after a sexual assault is an individualized process. It can take many years before some survivors are ready to face what happened to them. It can take even longer to find the courage to come forward and hold their perpetrators accounta… Read More
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What is Third-Party Liability for Sexual Assault?

Most people assume a sexual assault case is legally simple. Someone commits the act, and that person is responsible. The reality is often more complicated, especially in California, where premises liability and negligence laws can extend responsibili… Read More
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ADZ Law Resolves Landmark Cover-Up Case Against Saint Mary’s College of California

For decades, survivors of sexual assault have experienced a second trauma after their assault. It’s this additional harrowing experience that drives many survivors into hiding as they hesitate to bring their complaint forward. When those brave enou… Read More
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Understanding the Changes in California’s Assembly Bill 250

For years, many survivors were told their time to take legal action had simply run out. A missed deadline should not decide whether someone gets justice. That reality is changing with California’s Assembly Bill 250. For survivors and those question… Read More
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Can You Sue an Institution for Sexual Assault?

Sexual assault does not happen in a vacuum. What happened to you should not have been possible in the first place. Institutions are expected to create safe spaces, enforce policies, and respond when something goes wrong. When they do not, the consequ… Read More
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Differences Between Sexual Harassment vs. Sexual Assault

Sexual harassment and sexual assault are often confused. While there can be overlap between sexual harassment vs. sexual assault, it’s crucial to be able to distinguish between these types of harm. While sexual harassment typically refers to unwant… Read More
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Can I Sue My Employer for Sexual Harassment or Assault at Work?

At ADZ Law, LLP, we believe every Californian deserves a workplace without unwanted advances, sexual discrimination, and intimidation. We understand that pursuing a civil lawsuit against an employer for sexual harassment or assault can be daunting. A… Read More
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What Survivors Need to Know About Filing A Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Sexual assault not only affects a person physically, but often leaves deep emotional wounds that can affect a person’s life long-term. If you are thinking about filing a sexual assault lawsuit against the person who harmed you, or an institutio… Read More
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ADZ Law Success in Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

At ADZ Law, LLP, we understand that the trauma of sexual abuse doesn’t just affect the survivors in the moment – it impacts their lives long after the event. That’s why our team is dedicated to helping survivors of sexual abuse seek justice, wh… Read More
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AB2777 Secures 10 Year Statute of Limitations for Adult Victims of Sexual Assault; Recognizes Power Imbalance that Silences Victims

Statute of Limitations for Sexual Assault Victims

The California legislature has greatly expanded the time periods for both adult and childhood survivors of sexual assault to file a civil claim. Read More
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