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Who Is Eligible to File a Wrongful Death Claim in California?
The unexpected death of a loved one can lead to financial hardships and a search for answers. When someone’s negligence or wrongful actions cause a death, the surviving loved ones can seek compensation and accountability. A wrongful death claim can account for the financial and emotional hardships a family faces after a preventable death. The first step is to understand who is eligible to file a wrongful death claim in California. Immediate Family Members Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim In California, the right to file a wrongful death claim generally belongs to the deceased person’s immediate family [...]
Anaheim Teacher’s Aide Sentenced to 25 Years for Molesting Three Boys at Charter School
An Anaheim teacher's aide has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting three boys at an Orange County charter school, according to court records. Justin Dean Evans, 30, pleaded guilty to three felony counts of forcible lewd acts on a child. He was also ordered to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. Evans worked at Goals Academy, located at 4012 W. Carl Karcher Way in Anaheim, when he molested the three boys in 2018 and 2019. According to police testimony, Evans molested the boys by grabbing their crotches while [...]
Southern California School District Ordered to Pay $48 Million in Student Abuse Case
A jury has ordered the Mountain View School District in El Monte to pay $48 million to six individuals who were sexually abused by a former elementary school teacher, Joseph Baldenebro, at Miramonte Elementary School. The verdict, announced on Tuesday, follows a four-week trial and two days of deliberation, concluding that the district was negligent in its oversight and employment of Baldenebro. The abuse, which spanned from the late 1990s to 2017, involved six students in the 4th and 5th grades. Baldenebro, convicted for these crimes, initially received an eight-year sentence, with an additional 12 years added after more [...]
Orange County Wrestling Coach Faces Charges for Alleged Misconduct with Minors
Authorities in Orange County have arrested a 28-year-old Huntington Beach man accused of engaging in inappropriate relationships with underage girls between 2017 and 2023. Anthony Oscar Alcala, previously employed as a wrestling coach at El Modena High School and Foothill High School, faces multiple felony charges, including unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Detail began investigating Alcala in February 2025 as part of a broader effort to address sexual assault in youth sports. According to officials, two victims reported that Alcala groomed them and initiated sexual relationships during his tenure as a [...]
Los Angeles County Agrees to Historic $4 Billion Settlement for Childhood Sexual Abuse Claims in County Juvenile Facilities
Los Angeles County has announced a tentative $4 billion settlement to address over 6,800 claims of childhood sexual abuse, spanning incidents dating back to the 1950s. This agreement, described as a landmark resolution, aims to provide justice for survivors who allege abuse at county-run facilities, including probation centers and the MacLaren Children’s Center. The settlement, revealed on April 4, 2025, will be reviewed by the LA County Claims Board on April 7 and, if approved, forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for a final decision on April 29. If finalized, it would mark the largest financial settlement in the [...]
LA County DA Announced Downey Priest Charged with Committing Multiple Sex Crimes on a Child
A former priest from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Downey, Jaime Arriaga Pedroza, aged 41, faces multiple felony charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of a minor. The accusations involve incidents reportedly occurring between February and March 2025. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office has charged Pedroza with several counts, including lewd acts on a child aged 14 or 15 and assault with intent to commit such acts. If convicted, the defendant could face up to 14 years in prison and lifelong registration as a sex offender. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles acted swiftly upon [...]
Easton & Easton LLP’s Matthew Easton Shares Insights on Law School Admissions
Matthew Easton recently met with Juris Education to provide helpful advice to aspiring law students. He recounted his journey to law school, highlighting his big setbacks and victories like his full-ride scholarship. Easton’s motivation for becoming a lawyer stems from the fact that he, "wanted to be a personal injury lawyer, just like my father. As a kid, I just wanted to wear a suit and go to a nice office, like I saw him do each day.” As Easton recalled his journey as a law student, he said "Had I realized the importance of the LSAT (that it [...]
Anaheim Ducks Announce Easton & Easton as Official Personal Injury Attorneys
ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks announced today that leading personal injury law firm Easton & Easton, LLP is now the Official Personal Injury Law Firm of the Anaheim Ducks and an Official Partner of the team and Honda Center. The announcement comes in the midst of the Ducks’ push towards the Stanley Cup Playoffs in a highly competitive NHL Pacific Division. DUCKS QUOTE: “The Anaheim Ducks connected with Easton & Easton over our shared values; both organizations put families first and are deeply invested in the Orange County community. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial partnership with [...]
Easton & Easton Announces Partnership With Los Angeles Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Leading personal injury law firm Easton & Easton, LLP is now a Proud Partner of the Los Angeles Angels. The announcement comes as the Angels are off to a red-hot start with one of the best records in baseball. “Angels Baseball is proud to announce our new partnership with Easton & Easton”, said Angels Chairman, Dennis Kuhl. “We love working with locally based Partners, and we look forward to seeing Easton & Easton prominently featured at Angel Stadium.” Easton & Easton is a long-time member of the Southern California community and has proudly rooted on the [...]
Easton & Easton Awards Scholarship!
Easton & Easton is pleased to congratulate Maria Kappell as the winner of the 2020 Easton & Easton College Scholarship. Maria is an army veteran studying in the educational doctoral program at Concordia University Chicago. To further her education, she recently completed a masters add-on license in school administration. Upon completing her doctoral program, Maria plans to utilize her extensive life skills and new degrees to guide her efforts in effecting change in the community and the suffering public school system.
The numerous forms and dangers of distraction among drivers
On behalf of Easton & Easton, LLP posted in blog on Friday, October 20, 2017. Operating a motor vehicle requires you to give your full attention to the task at hand. You likely consider your safety to be a top priority out on the road, potentially leading you to avoid distractions while driving at all costs. Unfortunately, you cannot control the actions of others, and you may even notice drivers nearby paying attention to something other than the road from time to time. Whether you spot them or not may make little difference, and their negligence could pose a significant threat to your health. [...]
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