May Jung Law Firm

02/03/2026

https://mayjung.com/federal-jury-awards-9-million-verdict-against-los-angeles-county-dcfs-for-death-of-7-month-old-infant/
Justice for Baby Erick

A federal jury has awarded $9 million to Sumoyyah Lee after finding that Los Angeles County, through DCFS, violated the Fourteenth Amendment, resulting in the death of her 7-month-old son, Erick A. Lee (“Baby Erick”), while in foster care.

This verdict held the County accountable for systemic failures and found negligence by a DCFS social worker—sending a clear message that children’s constitutional rights do not disappear when the government takes custody.

May Jung LLP, alongside Lear Werts, LLP and Orange Law Offices, was honored to represent Mrs. Lee in this fight for justice.

“This verdict will not bring my baby back,” Mrs. Lee said, “but I hope it forces changes so that no other family has to suffer the way we have.”

🕊️ Baby Erick deserved protection.
⚖️ Accountability matters.

🔗 Read the full press release below.

Federal jury awards $9M verdict against Los Angeles County DCFS for constitutional violations leading to the death of a 7-month-old infant.

06/23/2025

🚨 Big Win for Accountability! 🚨

The D.C. Court of Appeals has rejected the District’s attempt to change its earlier ruling, standing strong for justice. This is a huge victory for six Black women who fought back after their dreams of owning homes were destroyed by failures from the District, its agents, and contractors.

💥 Why this matters: The Court’s decision makes it clear that the District of Columbia is subject to the same consumer protection laws as everyone else. Despite the District’s efforts to change the law to avoid responsibility, the courts upheld what’s right.

This ruling is a step towards real change and a reminder that no one is above the law.

We’ll keep fighting for the justice these women deserve, and for everyone who believes in fairness and accountability.

👥 Join us in standing for consumer rights and government accountability. Share your support!

06/19/2025

Happy Juneteenth! Today isn’t just a day off. It’s a time to reflect, celebrate, and act.

Looking for ways to celebrate? Here are a few suggestions:

1. Support Black-Owned Businesses
Put your dollars where your values are.
🛍️ Shop local.
☕ Grab lunch from a Black-owned café.
💻 Book a Black consultant, artist, or entrepreneur.

2. Attend a Community Event
Parades. Panels. Performances.
🎤 Show up to a Juneteenth event in your area — not just to spectate, but to learn and connect.

3. Learn the History (Past & Present)
Juneteenth marks the delayed freedom of enslaved people in Texas.
But it also reminds us how freedom is still delayed today.
🧠 Watch a documentary.
📚 Read about modern-day systemic oppression.
🎧 Listen to a podcast led by Black voices.

4. Amplify Black Voices
🎶 Stream Black musicians.
📖 Share quotes from Black authors and leaders.
📱 Use your platform to highlight issues impacting Black communities — not just today.

5. Donate or Volunteer
Give time, money, or skills to orgs fighting for racial equity.
🏠 Bail funds
📋 Legal aid nonprofits
🎒 Education-based orgs
⚖️ Civil rights organizations

6. Celebrate Black Joy
Liberation includes laughter, rest, music, dancing, and good food.
🎉 Host a cookout
🕺🏽 Blast the playlist
🖼️ Support Black art
Because our joy is part of the resistance.

BONUS: Reflect on Your Role in Liberation
Ask yourself:
What am I doing to create safer, freer, more equitable communities?
📝 Journal.
🗣️ Talk to your people.
✊🏾 Join an organization doing the work.

Let us know how you're celebrating in the comments!

06/14/2025

June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day

If You Took Oxbryta and Got Sick — You’re Not Alone

World Sickle Cell Day is a time to raise awareness, support patients, and advocate for better treatment. For some, however, Oxbryta—a drug intended to help those living with sickle cell disease—may have caused more harm than good.

If you or a loved one took Oxbryta and experienced:
• Worsening symptoms or extreme fatigue
• Heart or organ complications
• Unexpected hospitalizations
• Side effects that were not disclosed

You may be eligible to take legal action and pursue compensation.

Message us for more information.

06/09/2025

Myth: Only “big cases” need lawyers.
Fact: Every case matters — especially yours.

Insurance companies and corporations count on you thinking your injury is “too small” to fight.

But here’s the truth:
✅ Minor injuries can lead to long-term issues.
✅ Small claims can still come with big legal consequences.
✅ Without a lawyer, you may be settling for far less than you deserve.

Don’t downplay your pain. Don’t go it alone.
If you’ve been hurt you need someone in your corner.

📞 Contact us today for a free consultation.

06/05/2025

Today is World Environment Day — but the fight for a livable planet isn’t annual for us. It’s every day.

We represent people harmed by:
Toxic chemicals
Dangerous herbicides
Corporate pollution
Environmental racism and exposure in low-income neighborhoods

When profit is prioritized over people’s lives, we show up with fire in our hearts and evidence in our hands.

If you or your community has been impacted by toxic exposure — we’re ready to fight.

06/02/2025

We don’t just post in June.

We fight for LGBTQ+ clients year-round who’ve been fired, harassed, denied care, or mistreated simply for living out loud.

🏳️‍🌈 Pride isn’t just about celebration it’s about protection, safety, and being seen.

You deserve to be heard.
You deserve real support.
And we’re not afraid to speak up when others stay silent.

Your story matters here.

05/26/2025

Today, we honor those who paid the ultimate price—on the battlefield and the frontlines of justice.

05/23/2025

Fred Korematsu took on the U.S. government—and history remembered.

When Japanese Americans were unjustly incarcerated during WWII, Fred said no.
He challenged the injustice all the way to the Supreme Court.

His name is now taught in law schools, but his courage started with one man refusing to be erased.

Silence never changed history. Speak up. Share his story.

05/21/2025

For decades, chemical hair relaxers were marketed to Black women and girls as a ticket to “beauty,” “professionalism,” and “acceptance.”

But what they didn’t tell us?

Those same products were linked to uterine cancer, fibroids, infertility, and other reproductive issues.

The worst part?

They knew.

Research showed the risks. The ingredients raised red flags. And they stayed silent anyway.

At May Jung Law, we’re fighting alongside the women leading the charge.

When corporations value profit over people—especially Black women—there must be consequences.

If you’ve been harmed by long-term relaxer use, you deserve answers.

You deserve support.

You deserve to be heard.

Contact us today for a free consultation.

05/14/2025

When the system failed her, Amanda Nguyen rewrote the law.

She drafted and passed the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights—and she did it while founding a civil rights nonprofit, Rise.

📣 Survivor. Astronaut. Time Woman of the Year. Nobel Peace Prize nominee. New York Times bestselling author. Policy architect.

Amanda shows us that your trauma doesn’t silence you—it strengthens your voice.

Tag someone who turns pain into purpose.

05/12/2025

When medical malpractice happens, it’s not just an error—it’s an injustice.

At May Jung Law, we fight for the families whose lives are turned upside down because of medical mistakes.

From birth injuries to botched surgeries, we’ve seen how negligence in the healthcare system can cause permanent harm. No one should be forced to bear that burden alone.

You have the right to question the care you receive.

You have the right to demand accountability. And most importantly, you have the right to seek justice.

If a medical professional’s error has hurt you or a loved one, we’re here to listen, understand, and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Your pain isn’t just a number—it’s personal.