State Bar Urged to Probe DTLA Law Group Over Alleged False Claims

Allegations of false claims spark calls for investigation. Slow tort reform leaves consumers paying high litigation costs.

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2025 October 16 . 12:05 PM

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State Bar Urged to Probe DTLA Law Group Over Alleged False Claims

Consumer Attorneys of California's president, Geoff Wells, has called for the State Bar of California to probe the DTLA Law Group in Los Angeles. The law firm stands accused of paying former foster care residents to file false sexual abuse claims.

The state attorney general's office recently filed fraud allegations against the DTLA Law Group. This comes amidst concerns from California tort-reform supporters about the slow pace of reforming the state's civil litigation climate. California, known for its high litigation rates, continues to see lawmakers pass bills expanding liability opportunities, driving up costs for consumers.

Kyla Cristoffersen Powell, president and CEO of the Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC), attributes this issue to a system with insufficient oversight and excessive incentives for abuse. Victor Gomez, executive director of the California Association of Legal Administrators (CALA), estimates that excessive litigation costs California residents nearly $2,500 on average. The slow pace of passing meaningful tort reforms, such as Senate Bill 84, adds to these concerns.

Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week has brought these issues to the forefront. With high-profile allegations against the plaintiff's bar and continued concerns about the state's litigation climate, there's growing pressure for the State Bar to investigate the DTLA Law Group and for lawmakers to push for tort reforms.