Attorney John Winer told the Merced Sun-Star “what makes him even more dangerous is that he’s devious,” Winer said. “He managed to sexually abuse (her) under the guise of treatment to the point where she was initially confused about what he was doing. It’s very, very devious behavior.” Click here to read the full article […]

WB&S filed a lawsuit on behalf of a former patient of a prestigious Marin County rehab center who accuses a staff member of sexual harassment and abuse. Our client shared her harrowing experience with the Marin Independent Journal. Marin drug rehab faces sexual abuse lawsuit                     […]

The Press Democrat talked to WBS’s John Winer about our firm’s workplace sexual harassment lawsuit against Napa Valley’s Auberge Solage Resort & Spa. “If you let somebody get away with this, if you don’t fire somebody who has multiple accusations with credible proof, the problem is going to spread.” We represent three former employees who are speaking out […]

Another Former Employee of a Luxury Napa Valley Resort Breaks Silence About Workplace Sexual Harassment at Auberge Solage Resort & Spa in Calistoga A third woman has shared her story with the California Business Journal detailing allegations that a supervisor in charge of training other employees on policies and procedures for Auberge habitually harassed and […]

WB&S Partner John Winer quoted in The Daily Californian: “Our goal is to change policies so that complaints are taken more seriously,” Winer said. Read the full article below Former Berkeley High School teacher accused of sexual assault, harassment by Gabe Classon Berkeley High School alumna Rachel Phillips has filed a lawsuit against her former […]

John Winer Quoted in SF Chronical article:  “In over 42 years of handling a large number of psychological injury cases caused by chiropractors, doctors, psychotherapists abusing their influence, I’ve learned this kind of conduct by a chiropractor can create significant injuries,” said John Winer, Kohler’s attorney. Read Full Article here:  https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Head-of-Alameda-fitness-center-surrenders-16603975.php Or read below: Head […]

NAPA, Calif. (December 16, 2021)— Two massage therapists that worked at the Auberge Solage Resort & Spa in Calistoga filed a lawsuit this week in Napa County Superior Court that accuses the global corporation of protecting a senior staff member who preyed on other employees. The complaint names two women who claim a supervisor in […]

Apple ex-employees file ageism, gender discrimination lawsuit: report Article by Yahoo News by Peter Aitken October 23, 2021 Two former Apple employees have lodged lawsuits against the tech giant, alleging ageism, sexism and other discriminatory practices in the company. Employees last month launched #AppleToo, a campaign to gather and share current and past employees’ experiences […]

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‘Worst moments of my life.’ Former Berkeley High student alleges repeated abuse by teacher by Matthias Gafni Soon after Rachel Phillips arrived at H Building for her senior yearbook photo shoot, she felt a hug from behind. She said she quickly realized it was her chemistry teacher, the one she alleges sexually assaulted and harassed […]