Is it possible to file a civil lawsuit for sexual assault anywhere in California? The recent headlines regarding Harvey Weinstein and USC's Dr. George Tyndall are a stark reminder of the pervasiveness of these issues here in California. The Law Firm of Rivers J. Morrell is a proven, experienced personal...
Have you been injured in an accident? Contact Orange County attorney Rivers J. Morrell at (949)305-1400 for a free consultation.
The Boy Scouts of America have recently filed for a Chapter 11 reorganization under US bankruptcy laws. The Boy Scouts face a day of reckoning for sexual abuse across many years. The bankruptcy strategy will have a significant impact on the hundreds of cases presently filed against the Boy Scouts...
Victims of sexual abuse in their years as a boy scout stand by as the California legislature considers a boy scout sex abuse extension which would raise the maximum age to file a personal injury action from 26 to 40. This important legislation is in response to tens of thousands...
Continued allegations of sexual abuse and molestation against the Boy Scouts of America have resulted in new civil lawsuits against the organization. These new civil lawsuits allege the Boy Scouts knew of thousands of additional cases of inappropriate touching, sexual abuse and molestation by scoutmasters and volunteers in their ranks. ...
Many attorneys for the hundreds of accusers of Dr. George Tyndall say the $215 Million USC settlement offer for sex abuse claims is far from satisfactory. Rivers Morrell, a Los Angeles and Orange County sexual abuse, harassment and injury attorney with more than 40 years of experience agrees. "While it...
USC offers initial settlements for accusers of Dr. Tyndall for sexual abuse, but is it enough? Is it too late to file a claim or lawsuit against Dr. George Tyndall for sexual abuse? The initial reports state the settlement would provide at least $2,500 for "all class members" which includes...
Are you considering a civil lawsuit against Dr. George Tyndall and USC for sexual abuse or sexual assault? Many people expect the criminal charges which would arise from these crimes, but are unaware of the civil (financial) liabilities associated with sexual abuse or sexual assault. My name is Rivers Morrell...