Confidentiality Clauses In Settlements

Summary

In California, confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements related to human trafficking or child sex abuse are illegal under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1002. If such a clause is included, the contract may be void, and you might need to return the settlement money. If your attorney made this error, you could potentially file a legal malpractice claim. This law ensures plaintiffs can discuss settlement terms publicly. Consult your attorney for guidance on voiding the contract and addressing repayment issues.

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What if your own attorney was not aware of that and put that in your contract against the person you're suing that trafficked you how would I go about saying the contract is void
You can argue the contract is void because it contains an illegal confidentiality clause. Your first step should be to contact your attorney to discuss the error. If necessary, you can also file a motion with the court to have the clause invalidated based on California Code of Civil Procedure Section *.
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no I have to get money back to defendants if that's the case
If the contract is void due to the illegal confidentiality clause, you may need to return the settlement money. Consult your attorney for guidance on this process. They can help you file a motion to invalidate the clause and address the repayment issue.
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if it was your own attorney's mistake can you make them take responsibility for it and them to have to repay the settlement money
In California, if your attorney made an error that resulted in including an illegal confidentiality clause, you may have grounds for a legal malpractice claim. This could potentially hold your attorney responsible for repaying the settlement money.
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What is does California code of civil procedure one * prohibits the plaintiff from mentioning there was a settlement against the defendant through a confidentiality clause
California Code of Civil Procedure Section * prohibits confidentiality clauses in settlements for civil cases involving human trafficking or child sex abuse. This means that the plaintiff cannot be prohibited from mentioning the settlement in these cases.
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Will California Code of Civil Procedure * prevents the plaintiff from discussing the terms of litigation and if there was a settlement after the trafficking happened
California Code of Civil Procedure Section * prohibits confidentiality clauses in settlements related to human trafficking and child sex abuse. This means the plaintiff can discuss the terms of litigation and any settlement.
Would you like more information on how to proceed if you want to discuss the details of your case publicly?