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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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Trevor Bauer Case Spotlights Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault of Victims of the Wealthy

This summer a California court temporarily entered a restraining order against Major League Baseball’s Trevor Bauer, a pitcher for the Dodgers. The allegations of domestic violence and sexual assault against a sports celebrity, and the way the loca… Read More
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Uber and Lyft Sexual Assault Lawsuits

Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft are immensely popular, especially in big cities like San Francisco. In 2017 and 2018, Americans hailed more than 2.3 billion rides from Uber drivers. However, some of those billions of rides have turned for the worst… Read More
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5 Tips to Help Sexual Assault Victims Heal

Sexual violence can be one of the worst things a person can experience. While most physical injuries heal with time and treatment, the mental and emotional scars that sexual assault victims face can take far longer to heal. Here are some resources fo… Read More
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ADZ LAW, LLP AND DUMAS & VAUGHN TEAM UP ON Lawsuit Filed Against San Mateo SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF SAN MATEO, AND THEATER COMPANY FOR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE BY CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER ROY L. CASSTEVENS

A former student of San Mateo High School filed a lawsuit alleging claims for child sexual abuse by his former teacher and theater director, Roy L. Casstevens. Felix Montano sued the San Mateo Union High School District, the City of San Mateo, and Br… Read More
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