Michigan Looks to Pass Human Trafficking Bills
At Andreozzi + Foote, our mission has always been clear: hold traffickers accountable and ensure that victims are treated with dignity. We do not want them punished for their exploitation. The newly introduced bills in Michigan present a pivotal moment. They offer a chance to align Michigan with states that have already adopted strong, victim-centered […]
Andreozzi + Foote Files Lawsuit Against Motel 6 for Enabling Child Sex Trafficking in Arizona
Andreozzi + Foote has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of a survivor who was trafficked as a child between 2014 and 2018 in California and Arizona. The case I.G. v. Motel 6 (District of Arizona) seeks to hold the hotel chain accountable for its failure to intervene as a visibly underage girl was repeatedly exploited for […]
Andreozzi + Foote Files Lawsuits Against Hotels Enabling Child Sex Trafficking
Andreozzi + Foote has filed multiple federal lawsuits on behalf of a survivor of child sex trafficking whose exploitation spanned more than a decade and several states. These cases seek to hold hotel chains accountable for their failure to protect a visibly underage victim from repeated and prolonged abuse on their premises. Case Overview The […]
Survivor’s Guide to Preserving Evidence and Protecting Your Rights
When someone experiences sexual assault or abuse, the aftermath can feel like a whirlwind of confusion, fear, and disbelief. The first instinct for many survivors is simply to survive to find safety, to breathe, to function.What most don’t realize in those early moments is that every choice they make can impact their ability to pursue […]
Wisconsin’s Proposed Bill Offers Some Progress
But still falls short of what is truly needed for survivors of sexual abuse. When Congress or state legislatures so often tell survivors of sexual violence to hurry up or lose their chance at justice, you know the deck is stacked. In Wisconsin, the newly proposed bill signals meaningful reform but also reveals just how […]
California’s New School-Safety Law and Misconduct Database
California just enacted a sweeping K-12 safety law that finally treats educator sexual misconduct like the systemic problem it is. The law, championed by Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, requires statewide prevention training, tighter reporting, and crucially a centralized database of school-employee misconduct. This prevents districts from quietly letting a problem […]
Safeguarding Kids in Online Gaming Worlds
As a parent of a 10-year-old boy who absolutely loves gaming, I’ve watched with delight as he builds worlds, teams up with friends, and explores digital spaces. But along with the fun comes real risk. In recent years, predators have infiltrated gaming communities using in-game chat, voice, and private messaging to groom children, exploit vulnerabilities, […]
Families Sue Schools After Teen Suicides.
The grief of losing a child to suicide is immeasurable. But in recent months, several families have taken action beyond mourning. They’ve filed civil lawsuits against school districts, alleging that persistent bullying, neglect, or systemic failures directly contributed to their child’s death. These cases spotlight a critical question. When does a school’s failure to prevent harm […]
World Mental Health Day: Healing Is a Daily Practice
Today is World Mental Health Day, a moment to pause, reflect, and remind ourselves that mental health is not a one-day awareness campaign it’s a daily practice. As someone who has lived through trauma, addiction, and the long road of recovery, I can tell you: healing is not linear. Some days are heavy, some are beautiful, […]
CA Is Investigating Survivors for Fraud.
A new motion in Los Angeles County calls for investigating alleged fraud in childhood sexual abuse lawsuits. I understand the impulse to protect public dollars. But if we’re not careful, this kind of sweeping “fraud” narrative becomes a blunt tool that chills reporting, undermines legitimate claims, and retraumatizes survivors who have already waited too long […]