An elderly couple settled a civil lawsuit with the County after police raided their home, suspected of growing marijuana. Let’s review the details of the incident with Ehline Law and our elder abuse attorneys. Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Settles for Conducting Illegal Search The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department conducts routine busts to seize narcotics and illegal drugs in the County based on intel. One such incident based on a home energy audit occurred in 2021, costing the Sheriff’s Department hundreds of thousands of dollars. Police Grow Suspicious of Low Electricity Bill at Homes in Lake Elsinore On August 5, 2021, the Sheriff’s deputies conducted one of their routine busts in a quiet neighborhood,...

The former Chief Financial Officer of a law firm plagued with corruption scandals got arrested earlier in November 2022. Let’s explore the news with Ehline Law and our personal injury attorneys. Christopher Kamon, Former CFO, Arrested over Suspicion of Wire Fraud at Girardi & Keese On November 8, 2022, the FBI arrested the man responsible for managing the finances of Girardi & Keese, a downtown Los Angeles law firm, Christopher Kamon, over suspicion of wire fraud. Affidavit Containing Details of the Arrests Remain Sealed When Christopher Kamon returned from the Bahamas, federal agents arrested him at the Baltimore-Washington International Airport based on a criminal complaint signed by the federal magistrate judge. There is...

At least 22 young sheriff’s academy cadets were struck by a vehicle steered by a 22-year-old guy while they were going for a morning training run in the Los Angeles suburbs of south Whittier. According to ABC7, the driver, said to reside in Diamond Bar from East Los Angeles, was handed a sobriety test, and is now in police custody. As stated by the California Highway Patrol, this incident was initially reported at 6.30 a.m., near Telegraph and Mills Avenue Road intersection. Deputy Jesse Lucero, a department spokeswoman, gave more information at the scene Wednesday about what happened to the Sheriff’s Department recruits. The cadets are taught at the Regional Services Center and the Sheriff’s Training Academy, about a mile...

For many teens, venturing out alone is a rite of passage. Usually, it starts with baby steps, with the parents letting the child go to the restroom on their own, etc. But sometimes, society throws a curveball at them, leading to rape or serious injuries without an adult in charge to escort the child. Kids can temporarily separate from their mentor or parent, even with a supervising adult. When at a public establishment, the store owner can be held liable for inadequate security when a child is abused, and the landlord is aware of the potential for this. For example, while in a Glendale donut shop, a 13-year-old boy was the victim of a sexual assault, according to local police. The child, his brother, and his mother were at the local donut...

In recent news, a family decided to pursue a wrongful death claim for losing their loved one under custody, creating a shroud of mystery surrounding his death. Let’s explore the details of the news with Ehline Law and our Riverside County personal injury attorneys. Family of Man Who Died in Jail Files Wrongful Death Claim On August 11, 2022, Richard Matus Jr died at Detention Center in Riverside County while in the custody of Riverside County jail officials for attempted murder. After a month of seeking answers, the family decided to file a wrongful death claim against the County, alleging record-breaking deaths under the Riverside County jail officials. People in Prison Awaiting Trial Should Not Die, Attorney Speaks Christian Contreras,...

The tragic death of a former worker of Activision Blizzard left people shocked, though the legal actions that followed weren’t a surprise considering the scandals already surrounding the company. This article by a top Los Angeles County wrongful death attorney offers the details on the matter, as well as what you should do if this happens to you. Activision Blizzard Employee Died by Suicide In 2017, Kerri Moynihan died by suicide after a company retreat. Her parents, Paul and Janet Moynihan, decided to file a wrongful death lawsuit after alleging that their daughter was a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace and that it was a significant factor contributing to her death. However, the Moynihan family decided to drop the lawsuit...

The United States inflation peaked at 8.3% last month, and the consumer price index rose to 13.5% in August 2022, the most significant yearly increase since 1979. Prices are increasing considerably everywhere, but one such news made a media frenzy when a Florida couple got charged exorbitantly for a cruise ship dinner. Let’s explore the details of the news with Ehline Law and our cruise ship injury attorneys. The Story of a Florida Couple Charged $100k for Cruise Ship Dinner Unravels When you book a cruise trip with the SW Florida cruise line or any other cruise company, you don’t expect to spend much, considering most of the activities and food are included. You can view deck plans and scheduled activities with a quick station...

A near-fatal bus accident happened in 2021, but because of the safety features of the bus, it saved the operator’s life. Can You Sue for Damages? Let’s explore the details of the incident with Ehline Law and our Texas Bus Accident attorneys. Tom Walters, Who Owns King’s Highway Charters, Survives Devastating Crash Thanks to Vehicle’s Safety Features Tom Walters, a driving enthusiast and a people person, started his motorcoach business, King’s Highway, over 25 years ago. He became the primary transportation of the Texas Tech University men’s and women’s basketball teams for over five years. Walters also contracted with the University to provide transportation for the Texas Tech athletics team, and...