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Man Sues City of San Jose Over Crash That Left Him a Quadriplegic
San Jose, CA — Mary Alexander of Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. filed a lawsuit against the City of San Jose, the County of Santa Clara, and Caltrans on behalf of Jeffrey Garmany and his wife, Laura Garmany, seeking accountability for a devastating motorcycle crash that left Mr. Garmany with a quadriplegic with life-altering… Read More »
Bay Area Woman Gets $3.5 Million Jury Verdict in Rehab Counselor Sex Abuse Lawsuit
In April of 2026, NBC Bay Area reported that a woman had won a jury verdict in a sexual abuse lawsuit against her former counselor at a rehabilitation facility. The verdict was for $3.5 million, and this case illustrates how a sexual abuse lawsuit in the Bay Area can lead to closure, justice, and… Read More »
Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. Celebrates 25 Years of Client Advocacy
SAN FRANCISCO — Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. is proud to announce the celebration of its 25th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s long-standing commitment to championing for justice for those injured. For the past 25 years, the firm has passionately helped clients pursue justice after serious injuries and life-changing losses. Mary… Read More »
Ex-UCLA Gynecologist Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault
After a seven-year journey through the justice system, an ex-UCLA gynecologist has finally pleaded guilty to numerous counts of sexual assault. He has been formally stripped of his medical license and will spend over a decade in prison. This story shows that when survivors encounter challenges like mistrials and overturned convictions, it is still… Read More »
California Police Department Settles Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Involving Teenage “Explorers”
After living with the memory of their abuse for decades, four women have finally achieved closure after a California police department settled their sexual abuse lawsuit. The four women were teenagers when they joined their local police department’s “Explorer” program. Once inducted, they were targeted and sexually abused by a police officer involved with… Read More »
Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. Celebrates 25 Years of Client Advocacy
SAN FRANCISCO — Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. is proud to announce the celebration of its 25th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s long-standing commitment to championing for justice for those injured. For the past 25 years, the firm has passionately helped clients pursue justice after serious injuries and life-changing losses. Mary… Read More »
California Teacher Arrested for Taking Secret Intimate Photos of Students
California schools are facing sex abuse scandals on an unprecedented level, and the latest incident involves a teacher who was recently caught taking inappropriate photos of children. He now faces multiple charges, including possession of child pornography. The fact that this teacher was employed by an “elite” private school indicates that there are few… Read More »
Private School in Bay Area Settles Sexual Abuse Lawsuit for $2.25 Million
In March of 2026, multiple sources reported that a Bay Area private school had settled a sexual abuse lawsuit for $2.25 million. This development is the latest in a string of similar lawsuits and controversies across the Golden State, and while it should bring the victims some solace, it highlights the prevalence of sexual… Read More »
California School Counselor Reportedly Earned $70,000 While on Paid Leave for Sex Abuse
School districts across California are facing increasing costs after a slew of sexual abuse lawsuits involving teachers across the state. These lawsuits keep coming, and school insurance premiums are climbing as a result. What makes this situation even more frustrating is the fact that many of these schools hired obviously dangerous teachers, failed to… Read More »
Castilleja School Settles Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Involving Mark Hodes for $2.25 Million; Additional Survivors Await Justice
For Immediate Release Please Palo Alto, CA – March 9, 2026 – The law firms of Mary Alexander & Associates and Cerri, Boskovich & Allard announce that Castilleja School has agreed to a $2.25 million settlement with three former students to resolve sexual abuse allegations involving former tutor Mark Hodes. The civil lawsuit was… Read More »