The Long Beach Police Department is looking for any additional victims of a gardener who was accused of sexually assaulting women; this includes two incidents of the suspect targeting elderly women.
The suspect has been identified as Meliton Santoyo Jaramillo, 38, of Norwalk. He was arrested on Monday, April 8, 2024 in La Mirada, CA and booked into the Long Beach City Jail; he faces three counts of sexual battery. Santoyo Jaramillo is being held without bail.
He has been accused in three different incidents, all of which occurred near the intersection of Bellflower Boulevard and Wardlow Road in Long Beach. Two of these incidents occurred in August 2023, in which he targeted two elderly females. The third incident occurred in late February 2024, in which he targeted a female adult.
According to the Long Beach Police Department, the suspect was working as a gardener for the victims in each of the incidents. The authorities believe that there may be additional victims and are urging anyone with information to contact them as soon as possible.
The Normandie Law Firm Can Help You – The sexual assault attorneys here at the Normandie Law Firm are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and recover the maximum payout available for your claim. If you are ready to learn more about the legal options available to you if you were sexually assaulted by a gardener working at your home, contact us as soon as possible.
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Possible Injuries Resulting from Sexual Assault
Without a doubt, sexual assault can result in significant physical, mental, and emotional harm. Although every situation is different, victims could suffer the following harm:
- Unwanted pregnancies and related complications
- Injuries to genitals
- Internal injuries, specifically to reproductive organs
- Fractures, lacerations, scrapes, bruises and other physical injuries especially if there was a struggle
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Panic disorder
- Fear
- Anxiety
- Depression
No matter the age of the victim, sexual assault can result in lasting harm which some may never be able to overcome.
Can I Sue for Sexual Assault?
Yes, you could have the right to a file a lawsuit for sexual assault. For assault that occurs at the hands of a worker, victims could actually have the right to file a lawsuit against the company that employs the attacker. This is based on negligent hiring, negligent training, and negligent supervising, for example. Other ways that employers could be negligent include failing to address reports of abuse or even covering up abuse.
For more information about your right to file a lawsuit for the sexual assault that you suffered, contact us today.
What Remedies are Available for Victims of Sexual Assault?
Although every claim is different, victims of sexual assault could be eligible to recover compensation for medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, property damage, punitive damages, and legal fees, for example. Based on the details surrounding these claims, victims could potentially recovery $150,000 or more. Here at our law firm, our team is committed to providing our clients with the maximum recovery available for their claims. Whether our team has to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can trust that our team will fight for your right to get the highest payout available for your claim.
How Long Do I Have to Sue?
In California, adult victims of sexual abuse have 10 years to sue. There is also a 3-year discovery rule, meaning that victims can sue within 3 years of the discovery of harm caused by the assault. All claims are subject to a statute of limitations, or a deadline to sue. If claimants fail to file their claims on time, they can lose their right to sue entirely. For more information about the time that you have to file your sexual assault lawsuit, contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm Today
If you were sexually by Meliton Santoyo Jaramillo or any other gardener or worker that was working at your home, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. Our gardener sexual assault lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and help you recover the maximum payout available for your claim. The team here at the Normandie Law Firm is committed to getting our clients justice for the harm caused by the sexual abuse.
To remain as accessible as possible, we offer free legal services. These free legal services include free consultations and free second opinions, which will allow our team to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your claim. To benefit from these free legal services, contact us today.
Our Zero-Fee Guarantee ensures that our clients will never have to worry about paying upfront legal costs for our legal services. Additionally, our firm works on a strict contingency structure, meaning that our clients will not pay anything if their claims are not successful. If you do not win your sexual assault claim, you will not have to worry about paying any legal costs whatsoever.
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