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Mary Alexander & Associates Files Clergy Abuse Lawsuit in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA – October 4, 2021 – Mary Alexander & Associates filed a clergy abuse lawsuit in San Francisco Superior Court alleging that a Catholic priest sexually molested, assaulted, and abused a then six-year-old girl for a span of roughly four-and-a-half years. The alleged abuse of Jane Doe (the name used to protect… Read More »
Update On Laws Fighting Clergy Abuse in California
Mary Alexander & Associates is alerting the public to new breakthroughs in clergy abuse cases, legislation and investigations throughout the state of California. Stories of abuse suffered by thousands of Californians (particularly male victims) at the hands of pedophile priests and predatory clergy members have finally come to light in numerous California cities, such… Read More »
Mary Alexander & Associates abre oficina en Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles, CA – Mary Alexander & Associates anunció hoy la apertura de una oficina en Los Ángeles, que funcionará en conjunto con la sede de la empresa en el Área de la Bahía. “Hemos tenido numerosos clientes en todo el sur de California, por eso estamos abriendo una oficina para servir mejor a… Read More »
Lawsuit Filed Against Chico Unified School District by Former Student Alleging Sexual Abuse by Middle School Teacher Over the Span of Multiple Years
A lawsuit has been filed by Jane Doe in Butte County Superior Court alleging childhood sexual assault and abuse by her former teacher, Jennifer Lynn Smith. The abuse occurred over the course of multiple years at Bidwell Junior High School. Jane Doe, according to the complaint, was sexually assaulted, molested, and abused beginning at… Read More »
Good Therapy Publishes Mary Alexander Article
In every case, sexual abuse is despicable, but clergy abuse is a particular level of heinous. What makes clergy abuse so damaging, and why is the abuse of the position of power that clergy holds so difficult to recover from? Mary Alexander wrote an article for Good Therapy that digs into these issues. Mary… Read More »
Mary Alexander Honored With 2021 CLAY Award
Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. is proud to announce that Mary Alexander has been honored as a recipient of the California Lawyer of the Year (CLAY) award for 2021 from the Daily Journal for her work for plaintiffs in the Ghost Ship Fire case, one of the deadliest structure fires in United States history…. Read More »
How Easy is it to Sue a California Nursing Home for Negligence During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has affected people from all walks of life, our elderly population in California was arguably the hardest hit by this crisis. Thousands of people in nursing homes have lost their lives, and many others suffered tremendously. Although many of our healthcare workers strived to ensure the safety and care of… Read More »
What Kind of Evidence Do I Need in a California Car Accident Injury Case?
If you are approaching a personal injury claim or lawsuit in California, it might seem like there are a million different things you need to worry about. The first priority is obviously your health. You need to immediately get the necessary treatment for your injuries and ensure that you can recover in a timely… Read More »
Common Injuries From a Slip and Fall in California
Slips and falls are serious incidents in California, and they can lead to severe injuries. In many cases, the incidents can be life-altering, especially for members of the elderly population. In some situations, individuals may never fully recover from a particularly serious slip and fall. A slip and fall can be painful and distressing,… Read More »
I was sexually abused by my priest when I was young, what do I do?
Clergy abuse is a serious topic that impacts millions of people across the country. While most people are familiar with the sexual abuse in the Catholic Church by priests, nuns and lay clergy members, evangelical churches, Mormon Temples (a.k.a. Latter Day Saints), other religious organizations have also seen their share of sexual misconduct accusations…. Read More »