Battery

In a premises liability case filed in Santa Clara County, California, Plaintiff Zaki Jones sued Costco Wholesale Corporation and an employee, "Miguel Doe." The case stemmed from an alleged incident on August 15, 2023, involving a physical altercation with an employee during an exit interaction. Jones claimed the employee slapped his hand to knock his phone away after a dispute over receipt checking and managerial conduct. Jones filed suit for battery/assault and alleged discrimination based on ethnicity and sexual orientation, seeking $25,000 in punitive damages. Following a trial that concluded on September 15, 2025, the jury rendered a verdict in favor of Costco.

Victor Delgado sued Leonardo Gonzalez in Miami-Dade County for unpaid wages and civil battery. Delgado alleged that Gonzalez underpaid him for manual labor and later assaulted him after a wage dispute escalated into a physical altercation. Representing himself, Gonzalez denied all claims. However, a jury sided with Delgado on every count. He was awarded $913,000 for the battery and nearly $15,000 for wage violations under state and federal law, including double damages. The April 2025 verdict sent a strong message about labor rights and workplace violence in Florida.

On May 4, 2021, Alvin Jay Cawilan filed an assault and battery lawsuit against Defendants Alethea Espino and Pierce Brooks. He alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress, general negligence, and premises liability. The lawsuit was filed in the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County. Judges Wendy L. Wilcox and Lisa R. Jaskol presided over this lawsuit. [Case number: 21STCV16829] Alvin Jay Cawilan, the plaintiff, resided in Los Angeles County, California. Defendants Alethea Espino and Pierce Brooks also lived in the same county. On February 16, 2021, Ale

On November 7, 2018, Helen Barrera, a Los Angeles resident, filed a lawsuit on behalf of her minor child, RL, filed a sexual assault lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Richard Da Sylveira the principal of Cowan Avenue Elementary School, and Arlan Harrell, an agent of LAUSD. The LAUSD sexual assault lawsuit was tried before the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County. Judges Alan B. Honeycutt, James A. Kaddo, Gary Y. Tanaka, Ramona G. See, and Georgina T. Rizk presided over this case. [Case number: 18STCV04159]

On May 27, 2022, David Zuniga filed a civil rights lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles and various LAPD officers after he was hit by a projectile used by the LAPD to disperse a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest. The lawsuit included assault, negligence, and excessive force claims among others. The case was heard in the United States District Court, California Central (Western Division - Los Angeles). The case was assigned to Judge Consuelo B. Marshall and referred to Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. [Case number: 2:22cv3665] Plaintiff David Zuniga, a 50-year-old monolingual Spanish-speaking resident of Los Angeles County, participated in a peaceful protest in Downtown Los Angeles on May 29, 2020. That evening, Defendant Deputy Chief Jorge Rodriguez, acti

On February 24, 2021, Rayne Upton filed a civil rights action against the City of New Orleans and its police department for the sexual assault of her then-minor daughter, Gabrielle Hainey. The case was filed in the United States District Court, Louisiana Eastern (New Orleans). The case was assigned to Judge Carl J Barbier and referred to Magistrate Judge Karen Wells Roby. [Case number: 2:21cv407]

On May 28, 2020, Paul and Diane Gill filed a negligence lawsuit against ExxonMobil Corp., U.S. Steel Corp., Radiator Specialty Co., Atlantic Richfield Co., CRC Industries Inc., Sunoco LLC, Safety-Kleen Systems Inc., Shell Oil Co., Berryman Products Inc., Univar USA Inc., Ashland LLC, Brenntag Southwest, Union Oil Co. of California, The Blaster Corp., Illinois Tool Works Inc., Henkel Corp., and Root Oil Co. Inc. ("Defendants"). The case was brought in the Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Court of Common Pleas. They claimed that these companies were responsible for the negligence that involved exposing Paul Gill to benzene-containing products during his work at gas stations in New York and Pennsylvania. Judge Carmella Jacquinto presided over this case. [Case number: 2005-01803] Paul Gill (“Plaintiff”) lived in Addison, New York, along with his wife, Diane Gill. Paul Gill worked for several employers where he was exposed to benzene-conta

On March 28, 2022, Kylie McKenzie filed a personal injury lawsuit alleging negligent hiring and failure to prevent sexual misconduct against the United States Tennis Association (USTA) for failing to protect her. The case was heard in the United States District Court, Florida Middle (Orlando). It was assigned to Judge Paul G. Byron and referred to Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price. [Case number: 6:22cv615]

On March 08, 2024, Plaintiff Brent Nettles filed a personal injury lawsuit against Beau Rivage Resorts LLC alleging that the security guards committed false imprisonment and battery. The case was filed in the Mississippi Southern United States District Court. The lawsuit was assigned to District Judge Taylor B. McNeel and referred to Magistrate Judge Robert P. Myers, Jr. [Case number: 1:23cv65] On March 10, 2022, Brent Nettles from St. Augustine, FL visited the Beau Rivage casino in Biloxi, MS as a VIP guest. He was accompanied by his wife and in-laws. The Nettles enjoyed gambling and dining at the casino’s restaurant before heading to the Eight 75 bar at 8:30 p.m. The band began playing at the bar, and Nettles and his wife danced while drinking. Nett

On November 12, 2024, Plaintiff Minor C.B., by and through his custodial parent Liza Acquah, filed this action to vindicate his Statutorily and Constitutionally protected Civil Rights. The action is based on Defendant Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office and individual Deputy Sheriffs using excessive and unwarranted force on Plaintiff Minor C.B. during his arrest. The case was heard before the United States District Court for New York Northern District, Syracuse. It was assigned to Senior Judge Frederick J. Scullin, Jr and referred to Magistrate Judge Mitchell J. Katz. [Case number: 5:21cv1227] On or around Wednesday, November 11, 2020, Defendants Laura Collins, David Martin, Shawn House, Thomas Brennan, and several Doe officers responded to a t

On March 11, 2015, Plaintiff Rochenel Silas and Marida Silas filed a Police Misconduct lawsuit in the Florida State Circuit Court of Broward County County (Case number: CACE15004358 ). Judge John Bowman presided over the case. On April 4, 2011, at 3:48 PM, Broward County Sheriff's Office (BSO) Deputy Paul Yesbeck arrived at 1548 NE 30th Court, Pompano Beach, Florida. This was the residence of 59-year-old Rochenel Silas. Deputy Yesbeck proceeded to arrest Silas at his home. During this encounter, Yesbeck allegedly used excessive force. He was accused of striking Silas and forcefully twisting his shoulder. The complaint noted that Yesbeck lacked an arrest warrant. Silas did not consent to his detention or arrest. Due to Deputy Yesbeck’s alleged actions, Rochenel Silas sustained significant injuries. His shoulder was primarily affected by the striking and twisting. Silas experienced ongoing pain and suffering from these injuries. The incident also led to some disability, though the ex

On May 2, 2023, Plaintiff Ana Foreman filed a Domestic Violence lawsuit in the Oregon State, Circuit Court of Deschutes County (Case number: 23CV18007 ). Judge Alison Michelle Emerson, Alycia Sykora, Beth Bagley, Michelle McIver, and Wells Ashby presided over the case. Ana Foreman and Justin Foreman were married from September 15, 2020, to February 2, 2023, and had one child together. During their relationship, Justin Foreman committed multiple acts of domestic violence against Ana Foreman. On July 2, 2018, he repeatedly struck her on the side of her head near her ear. Furthermore, on December 28, 2020, he put her in a "bear hug," pinned her down, and locked her in a room. Additionally, on August 15, 2021, he grabbed her and pushed her to the ground. In January 2022, he squeezed her face, displayed an aggressive demeanor, and slammed his hand against the wall while their child was present. On January 27