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The Point Reyes Light is shining a spotlight on an important lawsuit that demands accountability and safety within our schools. WB&S attorneys are representing Janet DB Roe, a district clerk, in a case against the Shoreline Unified School District in Marin County. The lawsuit alleges negligence on the part of the district in hiring and supervising Robert Raines, a former superintendent convicted of lewd conduct with Roe's child.

WB&S Files Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Marin School District Over Superintendent's Misconduct - John Winer Site The attorneys at WB&S represent Janet DB Roe, a district clerk, who is suing the Shoreline Unified School District for alleged negligence in hiring and supervising Robert Raines, the former superintendent convicted of lewd conduct with her child. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of her son, John JB Roe,...

ABC7 News recently featured WBS's John Winer, shedding light on a new s*xual assault lawsuit involving the renowned Solage Auberge Resort. Our client is suing after a disturbing incident during a spa session, bringing attention to a series of prior s*xual harassment allegations against the same massage therapist. Read more by clicking on the link below.

WB&S’s John Winer Appears on KGO TV News – Solage Resort Lawsuit in Napa - John Winer Site WBS’s John Winer Filed a Sexual Assault Lawsuit in the Wake of Litigation Involving Workplace Sexual Harassment Claims A Calistoga resort and spa, part of the prestigious Auberge Resorts Collection, is now at the center of a new civil lawsuit involving a guest who claims a massage therapist s*xual...

The Boston Globe profiled our client, a combat veteran and former Director at DataRobot who is suing the Boston-based AI startup for whistleblower- retaliation, discrimination, and fraud.

AI startup DataRobot sued for alleged discrimination and retaliation - The Boston Globe The company has laid off about one-third of its staff this year after disappointing business results and an employee revolt under its former chief executive.

Winer, Burritt & Scott’s John Winer explains to the Los Angeles / San Francisco Daily Journal how The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 is changing the way s*xual harassment and assault cases are handled in the workplace and employment law, helping victims get their day in court.

"New Law Helps Sexual Harassment, Assault Victims Seek Justice" - Read John Winer's Article Published by Daily Journal - John Winer Site Most companies nationwide have implemented mandatory arbitration agreements, requiring all employment-related claims to be arbitrated rather than go to a jury trial. Mandatory arbitration agreements are constitutional and enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). However, these secret dea...

A new lawsuit filed by WB&S is accusing a Merced chiropractor of turning treatment into unwanted s*xual contact and aims to put the doctor out of business. "His s*xual abuse techniques were very Larry Nassar-like in that Larry Nassar did what he did under the guise of treatment," attorney John Winer told ABC30 Action News. "It's unethical and it's wrong and it's damaging. He needs to be stopped."

Alleged s*xual abuse prompts lawsuit against Merced chiropractor A new lawsuit accuses a Merced chiropractor of turning treatment into unwanted s*xual contact and aims to put the doctor out of business.

The three former employees of one of Napa Valley's premier luxury resorts, Auberge Solage Resort & Spa in Calistoga accuse a supervisor of workplace s*xual harassment. Winer Burritt & Scott's John Winer told the Press Democrat, “If you let somebody get away with this, if you don't fire somebody who has multiple accusations with credible proof, the problem is going to spread."

Lawsuit: Sexual harassment at Solage Resort spa went unchecked "It broke me down,” one of the plaintiffs says.

Our firm represents three women suing one of Napa Valley's premier luxury resorts, Auberge Solage Resort & Spa in Calistoga for workplace s*xual harassment. Our clients shared their stories with the California Business Journal about feeling violated and abandoned by resort management. https://calbizjournal.com/luxury-napa-valley-resort-faces-new-accusations-of-workplace-s*xual-harassment/

Luxury Napa Valley Resort Faces New Accusations of Workplace Sexual Harassment - California Business Journal Auberge Solage Resort & Spa in Calistoga, Calif. hit with the allegations against a senior massage therapist.

John Winer is taking on the Berkeley Unified School District on behalf of a former student who claims she was s*xually harassed by a teacher. He told Melanie Woodrow of ABC7 News "We're suing for a number of allegations including negligent hiring, certainly negligent supervision, s*xual abuse and s*xual harassment." http://ow.ly/Korm50Fw9Jw

Berkeley Unified substantiates s*xual harassment claims by former student against teacher "I was voted most likely to date a teacher because of my relationship with Matthew Bissell, which was nothing more than daily s*xual harassment."

Winer, Burritt & Scott LLP partner Kelli Burritt was recently invited to join a Zoom panel for a communication class at Chapman University to discuss the legal aspects of s*xual harassment and misconduct in the workplace and how it is portrayed on TV. http://ow.ly/kgNd50EY1Fj

Workplace Harassment and Its Portrayal on TV - John Winer Site Written by Kelli Burritt May 28, 2021 The movement that swept the country in 2017 brought a fresh focus on s*xual harassment and misconduct that occurs in the workplace. According to the American Bar Association, in response to the movement, fifteen states passed new laws protecting against s...

Women who have accused Danny Masterson of r**e testified that Scientology officials tried to stop them from reporting the alleged attacks to police. http://ow.ly/VIxf50EX9Lw

Scientology's secrets spill into open in Danny Masterson r**e case Women who have accused Danny Masterson of r**e testified that Scientology officials tried to stop them from reporting the alleged attacks to police.

Celebration Theatre, L.A’s largest LGBTQ theater, announced that it fired its artistic director, Michael Shepperd, after allegations of s*xual misconduct were made against him. http://ow.ly/FGx650EW6W1

L.A.’s biggest LGBTQ theater fires artistic director Michael A. Shepperd after s*xual misconduct allegations Celebration Theatre fires Michael Shepperd after the company's investigation finds allegations of misconduct to be credible.

The movement left a lasting imprint on the world as we know it, and many states now mandate s*xual harassment training be given to employees to educate them on what type of behavior is acceptable. http://ow.ly/7kCM50EV7Yg

Workplace Sexual Harassment Law Trends for 2021 - Legal Reader The movement has helped women come forward to complain about workplace s*xual harassment as they began to realize that others were also victims.

The staff at an Oakland brewery have announced that they are on strike in response to stories of s*xism and racism in the craft brewing industry. http://ow.ly/QhCg50EUaYN

Oakland Staff of Modern Times Beer Go on Strike Following Sexual Harassment Allegations Plus, Santa Clara county moves into the yellow tier, and more intel

Lawsuits over whether businesses are adequately protecting office workers from COVID-19 are beginning to hit the courts, following dozens that were filed over the last year by employees who could not work from home. http://ow.ly/kGuK50ESHdh

Back to the office? The complaints and lawsuits are already trickling in The office beckons. What rights and protections do you have? Will safety and vaccine issues in the workplace prompt lawsuits?

An outpouring of stories of harassment, assault and abuse began on social media last week when a production manager Massachusetts-based Notch Brewing asked women in the beer industry to share their experiences of discrimination. http://ow.ly/johN50ERHOI

Tidal Wave of Sexual Harassment Allegations and Toxicity in Craft Beer Industry Lead to Terminations | Brewbound A chain reaction of personnel changes is beginning to course through several breweries, set off in recent days by a social media account’s mounting collection of hundreds of stories of widespread s*xism in the beer industry.

The woman recounted the alleged r**e and what she described as efforts by Scientology officials to silence her during a hearing to determine whether the case against Masterson will proceed to trial. http://ow.ly/Evpe50EQI98

In Danny Masterson r**e case, accuser says Scientologists tried to protect actor One of three women to accuse actor Danny Masterson of r**e testified about the alleged assault and said the Church of Scientology tried to discourage her from reporting the incident to police.

Another issue drivers argued was that passenger fees were increased by Uber and Lyft despite claims from app companies ahead of Prop. 22 that such fees wouldn’t be increased. http://ow.ly/9Nl350EOOH2

‘A slap in the face’: California Uber and Lyft drivers criticize pay cuts under Prop 22 Drivers cite reduction in mileage rates from LAX, a major source of rides, and say company stimulus packages are ‘traps’

An investigation found that the priest, the Rev. Kevin O’Brien, engaged in behaviors during a series of informal dinners with Jesuit graduate students that were inconsistent with established Jesuit protocols and boundaries. http://ow.ly/sh3350EN77x

Inappropriate Behavior Cited in Resignation of Santa Clara U. President The Rev. Kevin O’Brien had delivered the homily at a Mass for the inauguration of President Biden in January.

The complaint is seeking to revoke or suspend the license of a Sacramento-based colorectal surgeon who is accused of s*xual misconduct, gross negligence and other unprofessional conduct. http://ow.ly/XZTK50EMaq2

California AG complaint accuses Sacramento surgeon of s*xual misconduct, gross negligence The complaint alleges improper exams and bad recordkeeping.

Like the Child Victims Act did for children, a New York bill that is being considered by the Senate Judiciary Committee would give adult s*xual abuse survivors their day in court. http://ow.ly/JpeR50ELha1

Bill would give adult s*xual abuse survivors their day in court Saying she and other adult s*xual abuse survivors deserve their day in court, Marissa Hoechstetter is looking to the New York State Legislature to make

As the Boy Scouts of America's bankruptcy case drags on, the victims fear their stories are being lost. And they won't receive meaningful reparations for their trauma. http://ow.ly/kIBs50EKgUf

Boy Scouts of America s*x abuse survivors claim censorship, object to bankruptcy exit plans How much are survivors owed for Boy Scouts of America’s s*x abuse? Survivors say more than $100 billion. BSA says far less.

The Biden administration says the U.S. will protect gay and transgender people from s*x discrimination in health care, reversing a Trump-era policy. http://ow.ly/AjLI50EJj2O

US restores transgender health protections denied by Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government will protect gay and transgender people against s*x discrimination in health care, the Biden administration declared Monday, reversing a Trump-era policy that narrowed rights at the intersection of changing social mores and sensitive medical decisions...

Minimum-wage workers shared what they claimed were retaliatory labor violations and urged the city of Oakland to put stronger enforcement mechanisms in place to protect low-income workers. http://ow.ly/BeO350EHBCW

Minimum-wage workers say Oakland should do more to stop labor violations Speaking through Spanish translators at a Zoom news conference, two workers shared what...

The case involves two men who complained about women-only exercise areas at two gyms, claiming the areas were discriminatory against men under state law. http://ow.ly/xFHY50EGGIA

High court mulls whether women-only areas at gyms discriminate against men “When they are exercising, when they are stretching and taking positions and poses, they feel the judgment."

Current and former employees of ICM Partners allege that the talent agency tolerated harassment and misconduct toward women and people of color. http://ow.ly/f4VL50EFCAU

Top Hollywood talent agency accused of tolerating s*xual harassment, misconduct Current and former employees of ICM Partners allege that the talent agency tolerated harassment and misconduct toward women and people of color.

A new investigation by the U.S. Army confirmed the suspicion that a supervisor s*xually harassed the soldier before she was murdered last year. http://ow.ly/wjZk50EEMjq

Vanessa Guillén reported s*xual harassment before her death, Army report finds The Army said 21 soldiers have been relieved of duty or reprimanded as a result of the investigation.

While ageism is nothing new, the widening wealth gap and current economic frustrations have put a spotlight on age discrimination in the workplace. http://ow.ly/Xh0M50EDGsS

How to Fight Age Discrimination in the Workplace - John Winer Site Written by John Winer May 03, 2021 While ageism is nothing new, the widening wealth gap and current economic frustrations have put a spotlight on age discrimination in the workplace. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of workers aged 65 or older has grown by 117% in a span o...

A recent report featured 20 women who accused the “Bulletproof” actor of s*xual harassment, unwanted groping, inappropriate comments made on set, sharing explicit photos and videos without consent and bullying. http://ow.ly/5nSV50EC7tv

Noel Clarke "Seeking Professional Help" Following Sexual Harassment Allegations Embattled Noel Clarke announced he will seek "professional help" in the wake of s*xual misconduct allegations made by 20 women.

SAG-AFTRA announced in a virtual press conference on Thursday that it has launched SAG-AFTRA Safe Place, a new website to allow members to discreetly and privately report incidents of s*xual harassment. http://ow.ly/oL3A50EB7dA

SAG-AFTRA Launches New Website for Reporting Sexual Harassment SAG-AFTRA says it has launched SAG-AFTRA Safe Place, a new website to allow members to discreetly report incidents of s*xual harassment.

Although they experience s*xual harassment in the workplace the most, women who try to find justice by suing their alleged abusers rarely see a courtroom. http://ow.ly/vjQj50EA7Zy

Women frequently experience s*xual harassment at work, yet few claims ever reach a courtroom A review of some cases offers a window into why very few civil s*xual harassment claims make it to trial.