Recent Victories

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 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 $35 Million Settlement

We recovered $35,000,000 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.

Fatal Police Shooting of Unarmed Man $4.5 Million Settlement

We obtained a $4.5 million settlement in a Federal Civil Rights action on behalf of the wife and children of an unarmed young man named Michael Nidah who was shot in the back and killed by a City of Downey Police Officer. (Assisted by co-lead counsel Dale K. Galipo).

Hazing Case Against Local School District $4.5 Million Recovery

We recovered $4.5 million dollars against La Puente / Hacienda Unified School District on behalf of 6 high school boys who were hazed by fellow soccer players

Sexual Abuse Case $4.5 Million Recovery

Recovered prior to trial on behalf of an adult female victim sexually abused by a teacher at a southern CA middle school.

WRONGFUL DEATH CASE $3.5 Million Settlement

$3.5 million tentative settlement against the county of Los Angeles (DCFS) on behalf of father of young boy murdered by boyfriend of mom.

Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting $2.5 Million Settlement

$2.5 million settlement in a Federal lawsuit against the Port Authority of San Diego Police Department in a fatal officer-involved shooting of an unarmed man named Steven Hirschfield. (Assisted by co-counsel).

Sexual Assault Case $1.25 Million Settlement

$1,250,000 settlement against the City of Paso Robles on behalf of a woman who was sexually assaulted by a City police officer.

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.

The Las Vegas Mass Shooting Case $15 Million in Recovery

$15 million recovery for multiple victims of the Las Vegas mass shooting.

Abuse Case Against Foster Care Provider $6.5 Million Settlement

On the eve of a jury trial, a $6,500,000 settlement on behalf of 5 children against a private foster care agency for physical and emotional abuse. (San Bernardino County Court).

Jury Verdict Against Long Beach PD $4.5 Million Verdict

A Federal court jury awarded $4.5 million in a civil rights case against the Long Beach Police Department stemming from the shooting death of an unarmed man named Doug Zerby. (Assisted by co-counsel).

Sexual Assault Case Against School District $1.7 Million Settlement

Claypool Law Firm secured a $1.7 million settlement against Los Alamitos Unified School District on behalf of a teenage girl who was sexually assaulted by a wood-shop teacher.

Fatal Office-Involved Shooting $1.5 Million Settlement

The firm secured a $1.5 Million settlement on behalf of the mother of a 21-year-old, unarmed young man named Zachary Atkinson who was shot to death by a Tulare County sheriff.

Paso Robles Police Officer Assault Case $1.25 Million Recovery

We recovered $1,250,000 for a woman suing Paso Robles police officer for assault.

Child Sexual Abuse Settlement $800,000 Settlement

The firm secured an $800,000 settlement (pre-litigation) against a private Catholic girl’s school in the Los Angeles area on behalf of a 17-year-old female student sexually assaulted by a female teacher.

Civil Rights Case Against Long Beach PD $750,000 Settlement

$750,000 settlement in civil rights case on behalf of mother of 32 year old unarmed Hispanic man shot and killed by the Long Beach PD (Assisted by Co-Counsel).

Wrongful Death Shooting Case $750,000 Settlement

$750,000 settlement on behalf of the mother of an unarmed Hispanic young man in a wrongful death shooting case against the LA County Sherriff’s Department. (Assisted by co-counsel).

Sexual Assault Case Against Bus Driver $500,000 Settlement

$500,000 settlement on behalf of a special needs girl who was sexually assaulted by a bus driver.

Civil Rights Violation Case Against County Jail $460,000 Settlement

$460,000 settlement against Del Norte County Jail in Northern California for Civil Rights violation arising out of failure to render medical aid to an inmate.

Sexual Assault Case Against Yellow Cab Driver $450,000 Settlement

$450,000 settlement on behalf of a severely autistic African American boy who was assaulted by a cab driver.

Negligent Security Case Against Hotel $350,000 Settlement

$350,000 settlement in personal injury case alleging lack of security against a local hotel for an assault that occurred in a hotel parking lot.

Bullying Case Against Local School District $150,000 Settlement

$150,000 settlement against a local school district (pre-litigation) involving a male student bullied by a female teacher.