Making the grade

A primer on litigating sexual-abuse cases against public school districts

Jane Reilley

From Issue: 2021 August

Sexual assault of hospital patients

When a patient is a victim of sexual assault, look to administrative negligence when seeking a remedy

Arthur S. Shorr

From Issue: 2018 June

The “rule of thumb” on domestic violence torts

Civil actions resulting from domestic violence — some of the defendants may surprise you

Rick Friedling

From Issue: 2010 January

Teacher-student sexual abuse: wrongs, rights and remedies

With increasing accounts of teacher-student episodes, young crime victims have the right to seek redress in state and federal civil courts

William S. Friedlander

From Issue: 2009 March

Revival of adult sexual abuse claims

AB 2777 and the updates to CCP section 340.16; what the law already allowed and the practical effects of these changes

Shannon H.P. Ward

From Issue: 2023 February

“Consent” in civil cases involving sexual misconduct

The “consent” defense, both in childhood and adult cases, is weakened by both recent California law and court rulings

Dave Ring

From Issue: 2019 March

The “Rule of Thumb”: Plaintiffs’ domestic violence tort actions

The first in a series of articles describing how plaintiffs can obtain redress in domestic violence cases

Rick Friedling

From Issue: 2009 November

The bias beneath: Uncovering juror bias in sexual assault cases

Seven types of juror biases: Uncovering and dealing with them

William S. Friedlander
Alexandra Rudolph

From Issue: 2010 June

Sexual torts and vicarious liability: Expanding Mary M. into the private sector

Asserting vicarious liability against private employers for the sexual misconduct of their employees with police-like authority

Michael Hale

From Issue: 2012 April

Establishing school district liability in student on student assaults

Who is liable for protection of children while they are at school? A look at negligent supervision on school campuses

Shaana A. Rahman

From Issue: 2010 October