Assault and Abuse Mass Tort Cases in San Francisco and Nearby Areas
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San Francisco Mass Tort Attorney
If you are a survivor of sexual assault and have experienced trauma near San Francisco, you’re not alone, and justice is possible. Rene Potter, an experienced sexual abuse attorney, can be your advocate, connect your mass tort case with other survivors, and push for accountability from the defendants, institutions, and companies that failed to protect you. We understand the legal complexities of filing both an individual claim and a sexual assault mass tort case, and we can ensure your voice is heard and reassure you that receiving justice is possible.
Attorney Litigation Areas:
Sexual Abuse Survivors, Mass Tort, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment
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What is a Sexual Abuse Mass Tort Case?
A sexual abuse mass tort case is a civil lawsuit in which multiple survivors sue the same institution, organization, or group of defendants for acts of non-consensual sexual abuse. The cases are grouped because they share common facts and prove a pattern of misconduct. Mass tort cases give survivors strength in numbers and expose systemic harm that could be hidden if the cases were individually pursued. Lawyers seek justice for survivors by filing a collective action and pressuring institutions or companies to acknowledge their responsibility, change harmful practices, and prevent more abuse from occurring.
How Can an Experienced Mass Tort Lawyer Help?
For sexual abuse survivors, the aftermath of a sexual assault can be overwhelming. An attorney with experience in mass tort law can empower you by guiding you through the mass tort legal process, explaining your options, and ensuring you are treated with dignity and compassion. As your trusted advocate, our mass tort attorneys provide support, helping you win compensation for medical and emotional trauma, and validating your experience.
Attorney Rene Potter is Ready to Fight for You.
Rene Potter, head attorney at The Law Office of Rene Potter, has devoted her career to defending sexual assault survivors and employees. Having graduated Magna Cum Laude from California Western School of Law, she enriched her professional acumen through an externship with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. Rene focuses her career on sexual assault both in and out of employment and employment matters involving sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. She deeply engages on every case, and her highest priority is getting her clients justice.
Client Centered Approach for Sexual Assault and Employment Matters
Achieving Justice using a No Success, No Fee Structure.
Experienced Legal Counsel
The Law Office of Rene Potter focuses exclusively on providing dedicated legal representation in sensitive sexual assault cases and complex employment matters.
No Success, No Fee.
We operate on a contingency fee basis. This means we will not charge you any fees for our legal services until and unless we successfully achieve a favorable resolution in your case. Your success is our priority, and you won't owe us anything for our time or effort unless we win or settle your claim.
Your Victory is Our Victory
We select our cases carefully, keeping our caseload at a level which never dilutes the personal experience we provide to our clients. We take our clients’ cases personally, and fight aggressively to not only obtain you monetary compensation, but vindication.
Dedicated Legal Team
At The Law Office of Rene Potter, our experienced team fights tirelessly for your rights. Our own experiences as employees and with loved ones who have experienced sexual assault equip us with a deep understanding and empathy for your situation, fueling our passion to litigate your case aggressively and to secure you a victory.
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Case Results
Millions in settlements obtained from employers who directly harmed or failed to protect their employees from sexual assault or harassment. Recent results:
$950,000
Settlement obtained at mediation where a boss verbally and sexually abused his assistant.
$750,000
Pre-litigation. Strong female employee in the construction industry sexually harassed by multiple male co-workers.
$750,000
Pre-litigation. Account executive sexually assaulted by VP of Sales at a work convention.
$600,000
Young female nurse sexually assaulted by clinic owner.
$275,000
Female assistant manager at apartment complex management company sexually and racially harassed.
$275,000
Male nurse sexually harasses female nurse.
Voices of Victory
Chronicles of Client Gratification and Victorious Case Results
"I worked with a man named Michael. He sexually harassed me and assaulted me. He had an emotional effect on me [and] I was having suicidal thoughts because I just couldn’t keep up with it. Rene is amazing. She just kept standing for me, like, “I believe in you and I believe in your case,” and just kept fighting. She has experience with these types of cases and assured me, like, “No. I didn't deserve this or I didn't do anything wrong.” It actually gave me the confidence to keep moving forward and knowing that I was doing the right thing.
Client, Anonymous
"When I lost my job, I was really desperate because I knew that I was a victim of wrongful termination. I asked for help. It was a relief for me because I have a family that I need to feed, and I have bills to pay. It's totally life-changing to me because of their [Attorney Rene Potter’s] help, you know, I was able to start a new life. Me and my wife were able to move on. I've got a better job right now. The way they [The Law Office of Rene Potter] handle their clients, they treat you as a family. Not just like a client, but as a family.
Client, Anonymous
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The Legal Process for Mass Tort Claims
In a mass tort claim, the legal process begins by asking an attorney to review the evidence for your case and your medical records to confirm the defendant’s harmful actions. After the lawyer files an individual claim for the victim, they connect it to other similar cases to file a mass tort case against the same institution or company. The mass tort case moves through stages like evidence collection, court review, and settlement discussions, and some cases go to trial. The lawyer ensures that each victim’s voice is heard. The goal of a mass tort case is not only compensation, but holding defendants and institutions accountable through the strength of collective action to achieve justice and validation.
Rideshare Assault Lawsuit: Mass Tort Cases in San Francisco
More than 3,000 lawsuits have been filed in California state and federal courts alleging sexual assault or harassment by Uber and Lyft drivers. Our law firm handles rideshare assault lawsuit mass tort cases as well as civil lawsuits for survivors. The background checks performed by Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare companies are inadequate, and these companies do not implement any safety measures to prevent assaults. If you were assaulted by a rideshare driver, call us today about joining a mass tort case so we can defend your rights.
Are you ready to assert your rights?
Contact The Law Office of Rene Potter to request your free case evaluation.
FAQs
Our frequently asked questions provide clear answers to common concerns about sexual abuse, harassment, and survivors’ rights. This section is designed to help you understand your legal options, what steps to take, and how an attorney can support you through the process.
What is the difference between a class action and a mass tort case?
The difference between a class action and a mass tort case is the way plaintiffs are represented.
In a class action lawsuit, one case is filed for all of the plaintiffs, and the resulting decision is shared equally. Mass tort cases allow every plaintiff to keep their own case, and the outcomes reflect the individual harm they suffered. During the acquisition of clients for a mass tort case, lawyers take the time to understand each survivor’s story and help them feel supported while building their claim individually. They provide legal representation that reflects the survivors’ individual experiences to help them receive justice.
What compensation is available in sexual assault mass tort cases?
Compensation in sexual assault mass tort cases is designed to recognize the deep and lasting harm survivors have endured. Lawyers can request compensation for the cost of medical treatment, counseling, lost wages, and long-term mental health costs. They can also fight for compensation for your pain, suffering, and emotional distress. Punitive damages may be awarded in mass tort cases to punish the abuser and prevent abuse from continuing.
How are rideshare companies like Lyft and Uber held responsible in assault lawsuits?
Rideshare companies can be found legally responsible when their lack of oversight regarding drivers contributes to unsafe conditions. Survivors in Lyft assault lawsuit mass tort cases claim that Lyft knew about these risks but did nothing to protect riders. In a recent Uber assault lawsuit mass tort case in San Francisco, the jury found Uber negligent regarding safety practices, but they did not hold Uber accountable for the sexual assault. Uber still faces 2,721 sexual assault lawsuits that are pending, which is one of the largest mass torts in U.S. history. If you have been sexually assaulted by a Lyft or Uber driver, or another rideshare driver, contact us today so we can advise you about filing a mass tort claim.
What should I do first if I believe I have a mass tort case?
If you have experienced sexual abuse that could potentially be part of a mass tort case, speak with our San Francisco sexual abuse lawyer who understands sexual abuse claims. We offer a safe space to share your story, and we can explain if your case can be included in a larger group of claims as a collective action. We do not charge any fees until we win your case. You do not have to navigate the legal system alone. We are committed to being your advocate and protecting your rights against powerful institutions. Your voice can contribute to meaningful accountability and change when you are included in a mass tort lawsuit.
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