Taylor & Ring

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Year founded: 2002

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• Civil Rights Law

  • Police misconduct and brutality involves officers of the law engaging in activities, violent or otherwise, that result in violating an individual’s civil rights. Taylor & Ring lawyers have a successful record of settlements for clients in civil rights actions against city, county and state police departments and jail and prison systems. We invoke your Constitutional rights and seek justice on your behalf when those rights are abused.

• Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Taylor & Ring represents people throughout Southern California who have suffered a serious or permanent injury, as well as families whose loved ones were tragically killed in preventable accidents. We are committed to holding negligent parties accountable for their careless actions and securing financial compensation for the victim and survivors. Taylor & Ring has built its reputation on our willingness to fight back against the powerful on behalf of individuals and this has led to significant and record-setting verdicts and settlements for people with major injuries, and who have lost loved ones in fatal accidents. 
• Police Misconduct
  • Whether it’s a high-speed chase, a case of mistaken identity or just because the officer thought he or she could get away with it, our skilled Los Angeles police misconduct attorneys have the knowledge to fearlessly pursue compensation for your injuries. We have decades of experience representing plaintiffs throughout California who have been injured at the hands of men and women with a badge. Our lawyers have the knowledge and drive to aggressively pursue compensation from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies when unjust police actions leave you or a loved one severely or fatally injured. 
• Premises Liability
  • Defective and dangerous products make up one of the most difficult areas of personal injury law. These product liability claims require experienced lawyers who have handled prior cases against manufacturers, distributors or retailers of a dangerous or defective product. Our defective products lawyers are well-known for their experience in litigating difficult, complex product liability cases against some of the largest manufacturers in the country, obtaining substantial jury awards and settlements.
• Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Defective and dangerous products make up one of the most difficult areas of personal injury law. These product liability claims require experienced lawyers who have handled prior cases against manufacturers, distributors or retailers of a dangerous or defective product. Taylor & Ring's lawyers are well-known for their experience in litigating difficult, complex product liability cases against some of the largest manufacturers in the country and obtaining substantial jury awards and settlements.
• Sexual Abuse
  • Child sexual abuse is one of the most incomprehensible crimes imaginable. Unfortunately, this tragedy happens much too frequently. At Taylor & Ring, we protect the interests of innocent children, and fight for a better, safer future. We have successfully litigated many high-profile and precedent-setting cases throughout California involving sexual abuse in schools, youth organizations and religious organizations, helping to achieve justice for victims and protecting other children from dangerous predators. We have held both abusers and the employers and institutions that shielded them accountable for their actions. Our firm seeks restitution for physical injuries, emotional trauma, and psychological effects, all of which may have a tangible financial impact.  
• Sexual Assault
  • Taylor & Ring has handled numerous high-profile and precedent-setting cases throughout California. Our victories include a wide spectrum of verdicts and settlements for sexual assault victims. We represented Evgeniya Chernyshova, also known as “Jane Doe 1” in her case against Harvey Weinstein – the only case of the four in California which led to a conviction against him. Beyond exposing the perpetrators, our Los Angeles sexual assault law firm focuses on holding property owners, employers and others for failing to protect victims. We seek restitution for physical injuries, emotional trauma, and psychological effects, all of which may have a tangible financial impact. We find every way possible to get you the justice and compensation you deserve.
• Wrongful Death
  • Wrongful death cases are incredibly challenging for families. Not only are you dealing with the immediate, tragic loss of a loved one, but you have the added burden of knowing the death could have been prevented if another person or corporation was simply more careful or paying more attention at the time of the accident. At Taylor & Ring, our skilled wrongful death lawyers empathize with your family’s pain during this challenging situation, and we work hard to try and lessen the financial burdens. We know that no amount of money will bring back your loved one, but holding the responsible parties accountable can help to bring about some closure while taking some of the financial strain off of your family.

Awards

• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) "Trial Lawyer of the Year"
• National Trial Lawyers "Top 100 Trial Lawyers"
• National Trial Lawyers "Top 40 Under 40 "
• Lawdragon "The Next Generation "
• Lawdragon "500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers"
• Lawdragon "500 Leading Lawyers in America"
• Daily Journal "Top 100 Lawyers"
• Daily Journal "Top Plaintiff Lawyers"
• Daily Journal "Top Boutiques"
• Daily Journal "Top Women Lawyers"
• Daily Journal "Top 40 Under 40"
• National Law Journal "Top Verdicts"
• National Law Journal "Elite Trial Lawyers"
• LA Times B2B Consumer Attorneys of SoCal
• Los Angeles Business Journal "Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Lawyers"
• Los Angeles Business Journal "Women of Influence: Attorneys"
• Law360 "Rising Stars"
• Southern California Super Lawyers "Top 100 Lawyers"
• The Best Lawyers in America©
• Southern California Super Lawyers
• Southern California Super Lawyers "Top 10"

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$102.5 million verdict - Taylor & Ring represented a former student who was sexually abused while attending Dartmouth Middle School in San Jose. Taylor & Ring’s Natalie Weatherford represented one of the plaintiffs, known to the court as Jane Doe 2.

$100 million judgment - Taylor & Ring represented a young girl who was sexually abused by her jiu-jitsu coach.

$97.5 million settlement - The Santa Monica City Council agreed to settle with the victims of the late Eric Uller, a former volunteer with the city’s Police Activities League (PAL) and a Principal Technology Analyst with the Santa Monica’s Information Systems Department. Santa Monica paid $97.5 million to Uller’s victims. Partner Dave Ring served as counsel to six of the victims.

$61.7 million verdict - Two civilians engaged in a car chase in Torrance. Jesse Esphorst Sr. was seriously injured, and his 16 y.o. son, Jesse Esphorst Jr, died as a result of his injuries.

$57.5 million verdict - Taylor & Ring represented the families of three men who died in an aviation accident that resulted in insurance bad faith.

$45.4 million jury award - A minor was repeatedly assaulted by as many as 15 different men between 2010 and 2012. The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) of Los Angeles County was aware of the evidence that F.M. was living with a convicted child molester, yet did nothing. This was the #8 award in the State of California for the year.

$40 million settlement - Taylor & Ring represented a group of women who were sexually abused by a school employee.

$35 million verdict - Taylor & Ring represented a woman who was raped by her adult, male track coach when she was a minor high school student at Pomona High School in the 1990s.

$27 million settlement - Taylor & Ring represented the family of a young boy who was bullied and killed at his school. This is the largest settlement in a bullying case in the United States.

$25.3 million verdict - A 13-year-old boy was abused almost daily by a supervisor at the Westerly School in Long Beach, California. Despite suspicions of abuse by one former employee, and incidents involving other teachers, none of this behavior is ever reported to the police.

$18.6 million verdict - A company president allowed his wife to drive the company-owned vehicle four days after the wife failed DMV road exam; wife then caused serious accident injuring a motorcyclist. Mallabo vs. Wan Hai Lines (America)

$15 million settlement - Taylor & Ring represented a client in a wrongful death case against a prominent ride-sharing company.

$14 million settlement - Two adult women were sexually abused by their middle school teacher recovered the largest "per victim" settlement in the nation: $7 million each. Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2 v. Moraga School District

$14.4 million verdict - Improperly serviced asphalt truck caused chain collision on freeway; two died and a surviving passenger suffered brain damage.

$13 million verdict - 42-year-old truck driver rendered paraplegic after a defective forklift toppled over on top of him while he was making a delivery.

$10.8 million verdict - A boy sexually abused by teacher off school premises. School district previously received anonymous letter warning that teacher was acting improperly with boys. William S. vs. Bonita Unified School District

$9.5 million settlement - Taylor & Ring represented the family of a Trader Joe’s manager who was killed by a LAPD officer inside the store.

$8.75 million verdict - An unarmed 29-year-old man shot to death by Los Angeles County Sheriffs. Montalvo vs. Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept.

$8 million settlement - A 15-year-old girl was sexually abused and kidnapped by her teacher at San Gabriel Mission High School. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles agreed to pay $8 million in a settlement award. This is the largest individual settlement agreement for a sexual abuse case in the Archdiocese’s history.

$5.4 million verdict - Female raped at a West Hollywood nightclub by one of the club's employees; Club held liable for negligent supervision and negligent security practices.