If you were sexually assaulted or abused, you may have a civil claim for money damages against the person who harmed you and, in many cases, against the business or institution that allowed it or covered it up.
A civil case is separate from any criminal case. You do not need a police report or a criminal conviction to bring one. California has repeatedly extended and reopened deadlines for survivors, so a claim you were told was too old may be open again.
Claims We Review
- Adult sexual assault claims revived by AB 250: a two-year window, open through December 31, 2027, for older adult claims involving a cover-up.
- Rideshare sexual assault: assaults by Uber and Lyft drivers.
- Workplace sexual assault and harassment: see our sexual harassment and retaliation pages.
Your Privacy Comes First
Many survivor cases can be filed using initials or a pseudonym, and your consultation is confidential. You decide how much to share and when.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sue if the abuser was never charged with a crime?
Yes. A civil case has a lower burden of proof than a criminal case and does not depend on criminal charges.
Can I sue the company or institution?
Often, yes, if it knew or should have known about the risk and failed to act, or if it hid what happened.
Will my name be public?
Courts often allow survivors to proceed anonymously. We will talk with you about this before anything is filed.
Talk confidentially about your options
Free, confidential case review. Tell us what happened and we will give you a straightforward assessment of your options.
Free Case Review
Call us at 855-202-2232 or fill out the form below for a free and confidential case review.