Taylor & Ring

09/01/2026

New questions are being raised about Visalia Unified School District’s decision to rehire a former campus supervisor despite previous allegations of inappropriate conduct involving students. Learn more about the concerns surrounding the district’s screening process and the importance of protecting students from foreseeable harm:

In July 2026, FOX26 investigated why Visalia Unified School District rehired DeJaun Jones in 2022 despite prior misconduct allegations.

08/20/2026

Six attorneys at Taylor & Ring are recognized by Best Lawyers for 2027.

John C. Taylor, David M. Ring, Natalie Weatherford and Brendan P. Gilbert were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®, while Sonya Ostovar and Peter Reagan were recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

All were recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
Congratulations to John, Dave, Natalie, Brendan, Sonya and Peter on this well-deserved recognition.

Read more here: https://www.taylorring.com/blog/taylor-ring-attorneys-recognized-by-best-lawyers-for-2027/

08/11/2026

For survivors considering legal action, privacy can be an important concern. In some sensitive cases, courts may allow survivors to file a lawsuit using a pseudonym to help protect their identity. Learn how anonymous lawsuits work and what protections may be available in our latest blog:

Curious about what happens if a survivor wants to remain anonymous in a lawsuit? Read more details from experienced California lawyers.

08/04/2026

Institutions that conceal or ignore allegations of sexual abuse may be held accountable under California law. Understanding what may qualify as an institutional cover-up is important for survivors exploring their legal rights, especially under California's revival law. Learn more about what constitutes a cover-up and how the law may apply in our latest blog:

Learn about proving a cover-up and what qualifies as an institutional cover-up under California’s new revival law from an experienced sexual assault lawyer.

07/28/2026

Changes in a child's behavior, emotions, or routine can sometimes be signs that something is wrong. Learn what California parents should know about recognizing possible signs of abuse in school-aged children and when to seek help:

Worried that your child may be a victim of abuse? Learn more about common warning signs and your legal options in California.

07/21/2026

Many people assume sexual harassment has to happen repeatedly to be illegal—but that's not always true. In California, a single severe incident may be enough to create a hostile work environment. Learn more about your rights and when one act can be enough to support a claim:

What happens if you’ve experienced workplace harassment—but only once? Find out when one incident is enough to warrant a legal claim in California.

07/15/2026

The start of a new year can give survivors the strength to come forward. For many, it marks a time of reflection, healing and the decision to seek justice. Learn why this time of year often leads more abuse survivors to take the first step in our latest blog:

Thinking about seeking legal help in the new year? Find out why many abuse survivors take the first step in seeking justice in January.

07/09/2026

Taylor & Ring recently secured a $3,937,500 settlement for a former Mt. Whitney High School student who came forward after being sexually abused by a former school employee. We are grateful she trusted our team with her case, and we hope this result provides some measure of justice and support as she moves forward.

We know how intimidating it can be for survivors to speak out. Standing up takes incredible courage. While no result can undo what happened, every survivor deserves to be heard and believed. Read more about the case here:

DeJaun Jones has pleaded guilty to all 11 counts against him and will be sentenced Wednesday, the Tulare County DA’s office confirmed.

06/05/2026

Taylor & Ring Named in Los Angeles Magazine's Best of LA Legal 2026!

We’re proud to share that LA Magazine selected Taylor & Ring for its first-ever Best of LA Legal list. Partners John Taylor and Dave Ring received shoutouts in the PI & Mass Tort section. Thank you to our clients and colleagues who put their trust in us. You can see the full list here, or check out our mentions below. https://www.taylorring.com/blog/taylor-ring-named-to-los-angeles-magazines-best-of-l-a-legal-2026-list/

05/19/2026

Changes in sexual assault litigation laws may allow some older cases to move forward again in 2026. Learn why previously closed or expired claims could have new legal opportunities and what survivors should know about their rights:

A new law has gone into effect in California, and it gives survivors of sexual abuse time to file a claim, even if the statute of limitations has already expired.