Battery

Alvin Jay Cawilan vs. Alethea Espino, et al. Case Background 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] Cause Alvin Jay Cawilan, the plaint

Helen Barrera, et al. vs. Los Angeles Unified School District, et al. Case Background 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] Cause

David Zuniga V. City Of Los Angeles Et Al Case Background 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] Cause Plaintiff David Zuniga, a 50-year-old monolingual Spanish-speaking resident of Los Angeles Coun

Hainey V. The City Of New Orleans Case Background 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] Cause

Paul Gill, et al. v. ExxonMobil Corporation Case Background 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] Cause Paul Gill (“Plaintiff”

Mckenzie V. United States Tennis Association Incorporated, Et Al. Case Background 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] Cause

Nettles v. Beau Rivage Resorts Case Background 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] Cause 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 he

Boykins V. Onondaga County Et Al Case Background 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] Cause On or around Wednesday,

Rochenel Silas, et al vs. Paul Yesbeck, et al Case Background 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. Cause 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. Injuries Due to Deputy Yesbeck’s alleged actions,

Ana Foreman vs. Justin Foreman Case Background 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. Cause 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 pus

Henry Berry vs. Michael Zerella Case Background On August 4, 2022, Plaintiff Henry Berry filed a Police misconduct lawsuit in the Connecticut State, Superior Court of Bridgeport Division (Case number: FBT-CV22-5049301-S). Judge Mark Gould presided over the case. Cause On June 12, 2019, police arrested Henry Berry, a resident of Bridgeport, Connecticut, at the Pequot Library at 720 Pequot Avenue in Southport, Connecticut. Fairfield Police Officer Michael Zerella, employed by the Fairfield Police Department at 100 Reef Road, Fairfield, CT, was one of the arresting officers. After Berry was handcuffed, Zerella allegedly conducted a second search, reaching into Berry's right pocket again and moving it around his thigh, coming into contact with Berry's penis. Th

Deborah K Davis, Et Al. vs. Leslie Memsic, MD, Et Al. Case Background On November 25, 2019, Deborah K. Davis and her husband, Richard F. Davis filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Leslie Memsic M.D. et al. alleging negligence and fraud before the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County. Judge Lisa K. Sepe Wiesenfeld presided over this case. [Case number: 19STCV42419] Cause On November 28, 2018, Plaintiff Deborah underwent surgery with Defendant Leslie Memsic at Innova Surgery Center. The procedures included hernia repair, diastasis rectus repair, and a tummy tuck. Defendant Memsic consistently claimed during pre-surgical visits that she had the same skills and experience as a board-certified plastic surgeon. However, on November 28, 2018, Memsic allegedly did not complete the hernia and diasta