Milligan Legal Notes
Milligan Legal Notes
Periodic writing by the Law Offices of David L. Milligan, APC on institutional accountability, catastrophic injury, and environmental contamination cases across California. Plain-English, grounded in active case work.
Institutional Accountability ·
Six Months Left: California’s AB 2777 Window Closes December 31, 2026
The revival window for many adult sexual-assault claims — including abuse in California institutions and prisons — closes at the end of 2026. What the deadline covers, why “filed” means filed in court, and what survives after it.
Institutional Accountability ·
LA County D.A. Seeks Pause of $4 Billion Juvenile-Abuse Settlement Payouts
The D.A. has asked the court to pause payouts under the county’s historic juvenile-abuse settlements while fraud allegations are investigated. What the requested pause means — and does not mean — for survivors whose claims are real.
Institutional Accountability ·
Was I Included in the LA County Juvenile Hall Settlement?
If you were abused in an LA County juvenile facility but never spoke with a lawyer, you almost certainly were not included in the recent settlements. A short, careful guide for survivors who saw the headlines and are now wondering whether their own claim was already resolved.
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Institutional Accountability ·
DOJ Investigation into CCWF and CIW: What Survivors Should Know
The U.S. Department of Justice opened a federal civil rights investigation into staff sexual abuse at California's CCWF and CIW women's prisons. What that investigation actually is, what it does not do, and what it means for someone considering coming forward.
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Environmental Law ·
How to Find Out If Your Central Valley Well Water Has Nitrate Contamination
A practical, plain-English guide for Central Valley families who have started to wonder whether the water coming out of their tap is actually safe to drink. How to test, what the numbers mean, what to do if you have a problem.
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