Category: Cases
April 25, 2018 | Cases, Tips & Information
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Understanding what sex violence is, and how to report it
Sexual assault happens in every community. Whether it’s harassment, online abuse, or unwanted sexual contact — including rape — it’s important to take these actions seriously, not blame the victim, and …
April 18, 2018 | Audio, Cases, News & Media, Video
Kern County Sheriff’s comments from leaked video on cost of deadly force causes controversy
A video released recently showing Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood telling an employees union that it is better “financially” to kill suspects than to “cripple” them has sparked controversy locally and …
April 11, 2018 | Cases, Tips & Information
Dog Bite Prevention: Safe interaction, education, responsible pet ownership are key
Each year about 4.5 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs and 800,000-plus receive medical attention for dog bites, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Many of the …
March 28, 2018 | Cases, News & Media
Even in cases of cancer, workers receive little help from state workers’ compensation system in road to recovery
Editor’s Note: The following article appeared as a Community Voices article in the Opinion section of The Bakersfield Californian on March 26, 2018. To read the article in print format or online, scroll …
January 17, 2018 | Cases, News & Media
Chain | Cohn | Clark moves forward in case of alleged sexual abuse at Kern County juvenile hall
In an ongoing pursuit of justice for several victims of sexual assault by Kern County Juvenile Corrections officers while they were housed at James G. Bowels Juvenile Hall, Chain | Cohn …
November 29, 2017 | Cases, News & Media, Tips & Information
#MeToo: How to protect yourself from sexual harassment, assault and abuse
* Update: Chain | Cohn | Clark is no longer accepting wrongful termination and sexual harassment cases * Recently, the United States has seen an uprising of women (and men, …
November 15, 2017 | Cases, News & Media, Video
ACLU report outlines civil rights violations in Kern County, highlights Chain | Cohn | Clark cases
The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California has published a report following a two-year study that concludes law enforcement agencies in Kern County – specifically the Bakersfield Police Department and Kern …
August 23, 2017 | Cases, Community Service, News & Media, Video
Chain | Cohn | Clark matches donation to MADD Kern County by mother of Tehachapi teenager who died after being struck, killed by DUI driver
The mother of Leslie Balderrama, a Tehachapi teenager who was struck and killed by a DUI driver in 2015, has donated $2,500 to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Kern County, following …
August 2, 2017 | Cases, News & Media, Video
Chain | Cohn | Clark files lawsuit against Bakersfield convalescent hospital after patient’s fall, death
Chain | Cohn | Clark has filed a lawsuit against Valley Convalescent Hospital in Bakersfield on behalf of the family of an 80-year-old patient who died as a result of …
June 30, 2017 | Cases, Tips & Information
Tips: Safety with fireworks, sober driving for that perfect Fourth of July
Each year, the Fourth of July holiday in Kern County brings with it swimming, barbecuing and celebration with fireworks. Independence Day bears not only fun and excitement, but unfortunately, it …
April 26, 2017 | Cases, News & Media, Video
Wrongful death case involving speeding deputy continues after plea deal in criminal case
A former Kern County Sheriff’s deputy has pleaded “no contest” in connection with a crash that killed a 72-year-old Oildale woman in 2014, a crash also connected to a wrongful …
March 29, 2017 | Cases, News & Media, Video
Chain | Cohn | Clark files wrongful death claim on behalf of family of man who died while in Lemoore police custody
* Note: Neil Gehlawat is no longer an attorney with Chain | Cohn | Clark * The family of Donald Hill, a 30-year-old Central Valley man who died in December …
February 8, 2017 | Cases, Community Service, Tips & Information
National Burn Awareness Week: Safety tips to prevent burn injuries in your household
Each year, nearly 500,000 people in the United States and Canada are treated for burn injuries caused by normal household activities including cooking, bathing and eating. Sadly, most of these traumatic …
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