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Press Releases

July 28, 2012 – Press Release re: The Justice for Michael Nida II, March & Rally in Downey, CA

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June 7, 2012 – Eleven Abused Children From Miramonte Elementary School, And Parents, File Lawsuit Against LAUSD

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RECENT EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION

California Culinary Arts Faces Harrowing Suit

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Multimedia & Videos

ABC News reporting on the immediate removal of a Canoga Park middle-school teacher for lewd acts on a minor; within hours of Mr. Claypool’s press conference at the LAUSD headquarters where he broke the story.

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Compilation of press conferences and television coverage.

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February 3, 2012 – Press Conference – Miramonte Elementary School Sex Abuse Scandal

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Family of Slain Father Files Suit Against Downey Police Department

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November 4, 2011 – Zerby Press Conference re: DA’s finding – Long Beach, CA

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Ismael Lopez Press Conference – September 8, 2011

Ismael Lopez Press Conference – Part 1

Ismael Lopez Press Conference – Part 2

Ismael Lopez Press Conference – Part 3

Ismael Lopez Press Conference – Part 4

3-5-11 Press Conference – Terry Grey Tazering

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Zerby Rally – 2-12-11

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Eric Jones Shooting – News Clip

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Eric Jones Shooting– News Clip 2

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Grasso vs. CHP ABC 7 – News Clip

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Newspaper Articles

Los Angeles Times – March 13, 2013 – Miramonte Elementary School sex abuse scandal

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Los Angeles Times – January 30, 2013 – Attorney Brian Claypool Announces Lawsuit Against LAUSD Administration

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Los Angeles Times – February 4, 2012 – Miramonte Elementary School sex abuse scandal

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Los Angeles Time – February 3, 2012 – Press Conference re: Miramonte Elementary School Scandal

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Long Beach Post – November 5, 2011 – Zerby Family: We Will “Seek Justice”

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Los Angeles Times – 3-4-11 – Long Beach Police Tactics Targeted

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Los Angeles Times – 12-18-10 – Man with water nozzle shot up to 12 times by police

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Press-Telegram, Long Beach, CA -12-18-10 –“A Flat Out Ambush”

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The Daily Triplicate – 6-26-10 – Attorney: Sylvester wasn’t the aggressor

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The Daily Triplicate – 5/1/10- County settles suit over shooting.

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Visalia Times-Delta – 11/7/09- Suit Expected in Tulare Shooting

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Daily Breeze – 9/25/09 – Family files suit in fatal shooting by cops

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Daily Breeze – 9/6/09 – Jacobo

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Two Rivers Tribune – 8/11/09 – Wrongful Dealth Suits Filed in Peters, Stewart Cases

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Times Standard, Northcoast & State – 8/5/09 – Attorney: Witnesses afraid to come forward in wrongful death case.

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San Diego Tribune 8/27/08 – Man killed by police…

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San Diego Tribune 8/1/08 – Dancer’s parents file claims against department, officers.

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Los Angeles Times 7/26/08 – Family of slain man files suit.

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The Daily Triplicate – Family sues for $20 million in police shooting.

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The Daily Triplicate – Dead mans family plans lawsuit in shooting.

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Curry Postal Pilot 5/31/08 – Attorney: Jones’ death was murder.

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San Gabriel Tribune 5/17-08 – Probe Continues Into Fatal Chase

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Daily Journal – Verdicts & Settlements 2/8/08

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Your Victories Are Our Victories

Recent Verdicts & Settlements
  • CITY OF SANTA MONICA $122,500,000 Global Settlement

    Recovered $122.5 million global settlement with City of Santa Monica.

  • Landmark Child Sexual Abuse Case $42 Million Settlement

    Recovered $42 million for 45 child sexual assault victims of Eric Uller in lawsuit against the City of Santa Monica and the Police Activities League.

  • Child Sexual Abuse Case $35 Million Tentative Settlement

    We recovered $35,000,000 on behalf of the family of Anthony Avalos, a 10-year-old boy who was allegedly tortured along with 3 other children. $32 million is to be paid by the County of Los Angeles and $3 million by Hathaway (mental health clinic). Attorney Claypool was assisted by Attornies Nathalie Vallejos, Jay Deratany, and Thomas Stewart.

  • Child Sexual Abuse Case Against LAUSD $38 Million Recovery

    We recovered $38,000,000 on behalf of 19 children in the Miramonte child abuse case against Los Angeles Unified School District.

  • Child Sexual Abuse Case $32 Million Settlement

    We recovered $32,000,000 on behalf of the family of Anthony Avalos, a 10-year-old boy who was tortured by his mother and the mother's boyfriend in 2018. Attorney Claypool was the lead attorney who stated, "the case was always about two things: in honor of Anthony to make social change and prevent this from happening again.”

  • Wrongful Death Case $15.8 Million Tentative Settlement

    $15.8 million tentative settlement in wrongful death action against Yucaipa/Calimesa Unified school district on behalf of mother of a 13 year old girl who died at school after suffering an asthma attack. Assisted by co counsel Robert Glassman and Erika Contreras.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

Why You Can Count on the Claypool Law Firm
  • A History of Success for Our Clients
    The firm has an approximate 90% success rate. Mr. Claypool has conducted in excess of 100 jury trials in state and federal courts.
  • Undivided Attention on Your Case
    Mr. Claypool is personally involved in every case and is committed to building strong personal connections with his clients.
  • Selective Caseload
    To ensure that every client receives the attention and support he or she deserves, our firm maintains a select caseload and will not hesitate to partner with other upstanding lawyers in Southern California.
  • Dedicated to Social Change
    Our firm is committed to helping victims of injustice break the code of silence that often permeates within private and government entities.

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