Sexual Abuse While Working at Del Taco in California

Reaching out about sexual abuse takes courage, and you get to do it on your own terms. When you contact Wilshire Law Firm, a legal professional will listen with compassion, answer your questions honestly, and help you understand what options may be available — with no pressure and no obligation. We represent clients confidentially and are available 24/7.

Del Taco restaurants in California are operated through a mix of corporate and franchise ownership, and every operator has a legal duty to protect workers from sexual abuse and harassment. That duty includes screening and supervising managers, taking complaints seriously, and stopping known misconduct. When an employer ignores reports or allows a supervisor to exploit their authority, that failure can be the basis of a civil claim. Our team identifies who was responsible and pursues every accountable party on your behalf.

Sexual abuse in a restaurant setting can take many forms — unwanted touching, repeated sexual comments or advances, propositions tied to your schedule or job, coerced sexual contact, or assault. Young workers are often targeted precisely because they may be unsure of their rights. Please hear this clearly: abuse is never the survivor’s fault, and an employer’s inaction never excuses it. If any of this feels familiar, a confidential case review can help you understand your rights.

The deadline to file depends on your age when the abuse occurred. Survivors who were minors are covered by California Code of Civil Procedure § 340.1, which imposes no deadline for childhood sexual assault committed on or after January 1, 2024, and provides extended time for earlier abuse (generally until age 40 or five years from discovering the injury). Adult survivors fall under California Code of Civil Procedure § 340.16, which generally allows up to ten years from the assault or three years from discovery. Because exceptions may apply, we encourage you to speak with a legal professional as soon as you’re ready.

These deadlines also apply to survivors of sexual abuse at school.

You deserve to be heard, believed, and supported. Wilshire Law Firm’s nationally recognized team is here to listen with compassion, protect your privacy, and help you understand your options at your own pace. We’re available 24/7, case reviews are free, and there are no fees unless you get paid.

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Our firm also represents survivors of sexual abuse by doctors.