If you experienced sexual abuse, assault, or harassment while working at a Del Taco in California, please know that you are not alone and that support is available. Our compassionate legal team is here to listen confidentially and help you understand your options.
Table of Contents
- Legal Help for Del Taco Employees Who Experienced Sexual Abuse in California
- Employer and Franchise Accountability at Del Taco
- Warning Signs of Sexual Abuse in Quick-Service Restaurants
- California Deadlines to File a Sexual Abuse Claim (CCP § 340.1 and § 340.16)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Speak With Wilshire Law Firm — Free, Confidential Case Review
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Legal Help for Del Taco Employees Who Experienced Sexual Abuse in California
A caring, judgment-free conversation
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.
Employer and Franchise Accountability at Del Taco
A safe workplace is the employer’s responsibility
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.
Warning Signs of Sexual Abuse in Quick-Service Restaurants
Recognizing conduct that should never be tolerated
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.
California Deadlines to File a Sexual Abuse Claim (CCP § 340.1 and § 340.16)
How much time you may have
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sue Del Taco for sexual abuse that happened at work in California?
You may be able to pursue a civil claim. Depending on the facts, the employer, a franchise operator, and individuals involved may be held accountable. A free, confidential case review can help you understand your options.
Several coworkers experienced the same thing. Does that matter?
It can. A pattern of misconduct or an employer’s failure to respond to multiple complaints may be important to a claim. We can review the circumstances with you confidentially.
Will my case stay private?
Yes. We represent clients confidentially and handle every matter with sensitivity. You decide what to share and when.
What does it cost to hire Wilshire Law Firm?
Nothing upfront. Consultations and case reviews are free, and we work on contingency — there are no fees unless you get paid.
I was a teenager when it happened. Do I still have time?
Likely yes. Under California Code of Civil Procedure § 340.1, there is no time limit for childhood sexual assault occurring on or after January 1, 2024, and extended deadlines for earlier abuse. A legal professional can confirm how the law applies to you.
Speak With Wilshire Law Firm — Free, Confidential Case Review
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.
Call us anytime or request your free, confidential case review online.
