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Mary Alexander & Associates Files Lawsuit Against Seventh-day Adventist Organizations Over Feather River School Shooting
OROVILLE, Calif., September 8, 2026 — Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. filed a lawsuit in Butte County Superior Court on behalf of four young students harmed in the December 2024 shooting at Feather River Adventist School near Oroville, California. The lawsuit names the Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, General Conference Corporation of Seventh-day… Read More »
Therapists and Counselors Face Child Abuse Allegations in Bay Area
Over the past month or so, multiple therapists and counselors have faced child abuse allegations in the Bay Area. These cases highlight the fact that child sex abuse can be carried out by a wide range of individuals, not just teachers. Virtually anyone who comes into close contact with a child may engage in… Read More »
Multiple Youth Sports Coaches Face Sex Abuse Allegations in Bay Area
Over the past month or so, the Bay Area has been rocked by at least two new sex abuse scandals involving youth sports coaches. Unfortunately, this is beginning to sound like a familiar story, as many other sports coaches have been arrested by the authorities for similar crimes over the years. If you or… Read More »
Bay Area Rocked by Even More School Sexual Abuse Scandals
School sexual abuse scandals in the Bay Area show no sign of slowing down, and three new controversies in the past month show that this is still one of the most pressing issues for local communities. How is it that so many teachers in the Bay Area are abusing their students? Why do these… Read More »
Best Lawyers Recognizes Mary E. Alexander in the 2027 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
SAN FRANCISCO, August 20, 2026 – Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. is proud to announce that founding attorney Mary E. Alexander has been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. Ms. Alexander has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2016. The honor is based… Read More »
Mary Alexander Applauds Historic Johnson & Johnson Talc Settlement, Calling It a Long-Overdue Measure of Justice for Thousands of Women
San Francisco, Calif. — July 28, 2026 — Attorney Mary Alexander, whose firm represents numerous women and families harmed by Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based products, welcomed the announcement of a proposed $5.5 billion settlement that could bring long-awaited compensation to tens of thousands of plaintiffs after years of hard-fought litigation. “This settlement represents an… Read More »
MARY ALEXANDER FILES SEXUAL ABUSE LAWSUIT AGAINST BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BERKELEY, Calif. — July 24, 2026 — Attorney Mary Alexander filed a lawsuit against Berkeley Unified School District on behalf of a former student who alleges that one of his elementary school teachers sexually abused him during the 1996–1997 school year. The complaint, filed July 23 in Alameda County Superior Court, identifies the plaintiff… Read More »
String of Sex Abuse Cases in the Bay Area Shows that Students Are Still Vulnerable During Summer
Many parents assume that school sexual abuse in the Bay Area can only harm children during the school year. However, this all depends on how you define the term “school.” Many students attend summer camps, sports programs, and other educational programs while on break, and recent incidents show that sexual abuse can easily occur… Read More »
San Francisco Catholic School Says Closure Has Nothing to Do With Massive Sex Abuse Settlements
On June 29, 2026, the Archdiocese of San Francisco announced a proposed $395 million settlement resolving more than 500 clergy sexual abuse claims while simultaneously filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Mary Alexander & Associates was honored to serve as counsel for survivors throughout this historic litigation. Shortly after the announcement, a prominent San Francisco… Read More »
Berkeley High School Teacher Sentenced to Almost Seven Years for Child Sexual Abuse
On June 29th, 2026, NBC Bay Area reported that a former high school teacher in Berkeley had received a prison sentence of almost seven years. He had been charged with arranging to meet a minor for a sexual offense, oral copulation with a minor, and unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. As part of… Read More »