Sexual Assault & Abuse

Case Details Who: Adam Oakes, a 19-year-old freshman, died as a result of a Big Brother fraternity ritual that was part of the required initiation, admission, and affiliation process to…

Case Details Who: Daphne Beletsis and Yvonne Rainey, the parents of the deceased University of California, Santa Cruz student Alex Beletsis, filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Santa Cruz County, California,…

Case Details Caleb Jayden Wilson was a 20-year-old junior at Southern University and A&M College and a member of the university’s marching band. The wrongful death lawsuit names Omega Psi…

Case Details Who: This case arose from the death of Carson Starkey, a student at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly). Our firm represented Carson’s family following his death during…

Case Details Who: The case involved Gary L. DeVercelly Jr., an 18-year-old freshman at Rider University, who died following a fraternity initiation ritual. Our firm represented Gary’s family and estate…

Case Details Who: George was a student at Cornell University who aspired to become a surgeon, inspired by his godfather. The wrongful death lawsuit was brought by George’s mother, Marie…

Case Details Who: The parents of Luke Tyler, the Washington State University (WSU) freshman who was found dead in his dorm room on January 22, 2023, filed a wrongful death…

Case Details Who: Joshua Daniel Mardis was a college sophomore and participant in a fraternity rush event. What Happened: On February 2, 2023, Joshua Mardis participated in a fraternity rush…