Latte With a Lawyer Podcast | September 2024
Partner Chantal Trujillo joined the Latte With a Lawyer podcast as a guest on September 23, 2024. She discusses her journey to becoming a personal injury lawyer, provides advice to young lawyers and shares the client connection that sets Rodriguez & Associates apart from other firms. Listen to the full podcast here.
KGET | July 2024
Attorneys with Rodriguez & Associates have filed a lawsuit on behalf of eighteen-year-old Itzela Ayon who was seriously injured when her hair became caught in the engine of the go-cart she was operating at MB2 Entertainment despite wearing a helmet and having her hair tied back. Attorneys say Ayon was never trained on the go-karts and was not asked to sign a waiver. “It’s unfortunate that she’s one of the people that had to experience this in order for [MB2 Entertainment] to realize they weren’t doing something correctly,” said Danay Gonzalez, partner at Rodriguez & Associates. “We do know it happened twice in one week.” Read the full article here.
The Gazette | July 2024
The Rodriguez & Associates trial team obtained a record $35 million verdict against a trucking company for a client in Anamosa, Iowa. Read the full article here here.
The Bakersfield Californian | June 2024
Danay Gonzalez, partner at Rodriguez & Associates, sang at the Media Music Jam on June 22nd, 2024 benefiting the Kern County Cancer Foundation. Steve Flores, a member of Thee Majestics and the article’s author, shared the compelling story behind her involvement in the event. Read the full article here.
Daily Journal | February 2024
Rodriguez & Associates partner, Chantal Trujillo, explains the nuances of survival and wrongful death actions in her article for the Daily Journal Corporation. Read the full article here.
The Bakersfield Californian | January 2024
Daniel Rodriguez and Joel Andreesen are representing Donte Heath in his claims against the Bakersfield Police Department. Read the full article here.
Forbes Advisor | October 2023
Daniel Rodriguez is included in the Forbes Advisor list of Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Bakersfield, CA. Read the full article here.
Valley Voice | October 2023
Lindsay High basketball volunteer charged with sex offenses against student. Rodriguez & Associates is representing the parents in a civil suit against the Lindsay Unified School District and school officials. Read the full article here.
Bakersfield Now | September 2023
On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, Daniel Rodriguez filed a lawsuit against Target claiming wrongful death, personal injury, and general negligence in the death of correctional officer Benny Alcala Jr. Read the full article here.
The Bakersfield Californian | May 2023
Rodriguez & Associates named a favorite “Best Law Firm”, and Daniel Rodriguez a favorite “Best Personal Injury Lawyer” in The Bakersfield Californian’s “The Best of Readers’ Choice Poll” for 2023. See the full list of winners.
Bakersfield.com | April 2023
Rodriguez & Associates filed a lawsuit against the city of Bakersfield for the car accident involving the Bakersfield police that resulted in the death of Mario Lares and injuries to Ana Hernandez. Read the full article here.
KGETV-17 | April 2023
Chantal Trujillo, senior partner at Rodriguez & Associates, talks about their support for those on the Autism spectrum during Autism Awareness Month. Watch the full interview here.
Yahoo! | March 2023
Daniel Rodriguez, founder and president of Rodrigez & Associates, has filed a claim with the City of Bakersfield on behalf of the family of Mario Lares who was killed when a speeding Bakersfield Police unit collided with his car on January 19, 2023. Read the full article here.
Daily Journal | February 2023
Rodriguez & Associates listed in Daily Journal Top Verdicts in California for 2022 for the largest verdict in Kern County history of $73.6 million in the Ruckman et. al v. Big N Deep Ag Development Co. et al. Read the full article here.
Telemundo | January 2023
Rodriguez & Associates personal injury attorney Daniel Rodriguez is representing the family of Mario Lares who was killed in a serious car crash involving a Bakersfield police car on January 19. Mr. Rodriguez speaks to Telemundo regarding the incident. Watch the full story here.
KGET | January 2023
Mario Lares was killed in a multi-car crash involving police officers in Bakersfield, California on January 19. Rodriguez & Associates is representing the family of Mr. Lares. The community is asking for change and accountability. Watch the full report here.
23 ABC News | January 2023
The Bakersfield Police Department released the names of the police officers involved in the deadly vehicle crash that happened on January 19th, 2023. Two Bakersfield police officers and a woman were hospitalized in the deadly crash that killed Mario Lares. Watch the full interview here.
Telemundo | January 2023
The family of a Bakersfield man killed in a car crash with two Bakersfield police officers speaks to Telemundo about the impact of the preventable accident on January 19. The family is represented by Rodriguez & Associates in their pursuit of justice. Watch the full interview here.
KGET | January 2023
Personal Injury Attorney Daniel Rodriguez speaks on KGET about a deadly crash involving Bakersfield Police Department. Mr. Rodriguez is representing the family of Mario Lares who was killed in the crash on January 19, 2023. Watch the full report here.
Bakersfield.com | January 2023
Daniel Rodriguez is representing the family of Mario Lares who was killed in a Bakersfield police-involved crash on January 19. Rodriguez is investigating if the police vehicle ran a stop sign, causing the incident. Read the full article here.
KGET | January 2023
Daniel Rodriguez is asking the city of Bakersfield for accountability following a police-involved crash that killed Mario Lares and injured two others. Rodriguez & Associates is representing Lares’ family. Read the full article here.
Yahoo News | December 2022
Daniel Rodriguez gave his spot in the Antarctic Ice Marathon to Josh Lucker, Ridgeview physical education teacher and husband of our paralegal Phoebe Lucker. He finished in fourth place as the top American! Read the full article here.
KGET | October 2022
Daniel Rodriguez speaks at a press conference regarding Arvin High’s alleged failure to protect a special needs student. Read the full article here.
Bakersfield.com | October 2022
Daniel Rodriguez held a news conference to announce that Rodriguez & Associates is representing a special-needs student who he and many others believe was bullied and humiliated at Arvin High School. Read the full article here.
Yahoo News | October 2022
Daniel Rodriguez is representing a special-needs student who he and many others believe was bullied and humiliated at Arvin High School. Read the full article here.
KGET | September 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month: meet Daniel Rodriguez with Rodriguez & Associates. Watch video.
KGET | June 2022
Daniel Rodriguez appears on Sunrise with KGET News to discuss the celebrity defamation case between actors Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard, and how it’s a warning for everyone using social media. Watch video.
The Bakersfield Californian | April 2022
Rodriguez & Associates named a favorite “Best Law Firm”, and Daniel Rodriguez a favorite “Best Personal Injury Lawyer” in The Bakersfield Californian’s “The Best of Readers’ Choice Poll” for 2022. See the full list of winners.
CSU Bakersfield | February 2022
Rodriguez and Associates senior partner Joel Andreesen and his wife Connie Perez-Andreesen give $150,000 to CSU Bakersfield in support of the university’s Center for Social Justice and Roadrunner Scholarship Fund. Read full article.
Law Street | December 2021
A food distributor is being sued in the Northern District of California by an employee on behalf of a putative class. Rodriguez & Associates is representing the putative class. Read full article.
California State University, Bakersfield | September 2021
Daniel and Connie Rodriguez give $125,000 to CSUB to support the Roadrunner Scholarship Fund, Center for Social Justice. Read full article.
ABC Bakersfield | August 2021
Daniel Rodriguez on ABC News Bakersfield regarding the lawsuit Rodriguez & Associates has filed against the Kern High School District after a minor was sexually assaulted at school in 2019. Watch video.
KGET.com | August 2021
Rodriguez & Associates attorneys, Chantal Trujillo and Danay Gonzalez, on KGET News to raise awareness for the 2021 Clear The Shelters virtual animal adoption event. Watch video.
The Bakersfield Californian | April 2021
Rodriguez & Associates named a favorite in the “Best Law Firm” category for The Bakersfield Californian’s “The Best of Readers’ Choice Poll” for 2021. See the full list of winners.
KGET.com | February 2021
Attorney Joel Andreesen is a guest on KGET where he discusses CSUB’s Roadrunner Scholarship Fund. Watch video.
The Bakersfield Californian – February 2021
Personal injury attorney, Chantal Trujillo, is quoted in an article titled, “Seventh ‘Jane Doe’ files lawsuit against former North High employee alleging sexual abuse.” Read full article.
KGET.com | January 2021
Attorney Chantal Trujillo is a guest on KGET’s Studio 17 where she discusses the aftermath of the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Watch video.
KGET.com | October 2020
Attorney Chantal Trujillo is a guest on KGET where she discusses the history of Red Mass. Watch video.
KGET.com | October 2020
Daniel Rodriguez on KGET talking about the civil lawsuit filed against the church and Fairfax School District, over an ex-vice principal’s alleged sexual abuse of a minor. Watch video.
ABC Bakersfield | October 2020
Daniel Rodriguez on ABC News Bakersfield regarding the civil lawsuit filed against church and Fairfax School District, over ex-vice principal’s alleged sexual abuse of a minor. Watch video.
KGET.com | September 2020
Daniel Rodriguez, president at Rodriguez & Associates, talks about the history behind jury trials on KGET’s “Studio 17 Live.” Watch video.
KGET.com | August 2020
Chantal Trujillo, partner at Rodriguez & Associates, talks about the women’s suffrage movement on KGET’s “Studio 17 Live.” Watch video.
KGET.com | August 2020
Rodriguez & Associates introduces some of their employees to the Bakersfield community on KGET’s “Studio 17 Live.” Watch video.
KGET.com | July 2020
Attorneys with Rodriguez & Associates, Chantal Trujillo and Danay Gonzalez, were live on KGET News to discuss the importance of participating in the 2020 Clear The Shelters virtual adoption drive. Watch video.
KGET.com | July 2020
Attorney Daniel Rodriguez appeared in a new KGET show called, “Studio 17 Live.” He talks about what happens if you refuse to wear a mask. Watch video.
ABC Bakersfield – June 2020
Daniel Rodriguez reacts to vandalism of his personal injury law offices in Bakersfield. Watch video.
Great Trials Podcast – April 2020
Daniel Rodriguez, Chantal A. Trujillo and Danay Gonzalez were guests on the Great Trials Podcast. Listeners got a behind the scenes look of the Taft Unified School District v. Cleveland case. Listen to the episode.
Antelope Valley Press – March 2020
A former Kern County Sheriff’s deputy pleaded not guilty to an additional eight charges of inappropriate conduct while on duty. Attorney Danay Gonzalez is quoted in this article. Read full article.
The Bakersfield Californian – March 2020
Four women have said that a former Kern County Sheriff’s deputy acted inappropriately toward them while in uniform, according to documents prepared by investigators. Read full article.
KGET.com | March 2020
Rodriguez & Associates filed claims against the county on behalf of women in connection with a former deputy who was charged with sexual assault and other misconduct. Read full article.
Rodriguez & Associates | January 2020
Joseph Whittington has been named Partner at Rodriguez & Associates. Read full press release.
23ABC News | December 2019
“This was a crash that was 100% preventable because the truck driver should never have been on the road in the first place because he was driving on a suspended driver’s license. And, the family is grateful and thankful to the Kern County jury for listening to their story,” stated Bakersfield personal injury attorney Daniel Rodriguez. The $70 million verdict is the highest personal injury verdict in Kern County. Read full article.
KGET.com | December 2019
A jury awarded $70 million to a family for a crash involving a big rig in August 2017. The verdict is the highest personal injury verdict in Kern County history. Read full article.
The Bakersfield Californian – December 2019
A $70 million verdict was awarded to a mother and her two children who were driving to get new clothes when a big rig slammed into their SUV. Attorney Daniel Rodriguez represented the family. The $70,578,289 verdict is the highest personal injury verdict in Kern County history. Read full article.
Kern Radio News Talk 1180 | October 2019
Daniel Rodriguez discusses the case of Monsignor Craig Harriso on Kern Radio. Listen now.
KGET.com | October 2019
Rodriguez & Associates represented eight parties against MGM stemming from the October 2017 shooting where Stephen Paddock opened fire with assault rifles on concertgoers in Las Vegas. Read full article.
Res Ipsa Loquitur – October 2019
Daniel Rodriguez is profiled in a Res Ipsa Loquitur article titled, “Home is Where The Heart Is.” Read full article.
The Bakersfield Californian – September 2019
Daniel Rodriguez is quoted in an article titled, “Bakersfield priest Craig Harrison files second slander lawsuit over sexual misconduct accusations.” Read full article.
CVN | Courtroom View Network – July 2019
A former student who was shot at school by another student was awarded $3.8 million in nation’s first school shooting civil trial. Read full article.
The Bakersfield Californian – July 2019
The Roadrunner Scholarship Fund board president stated, “With the community’s continued support and the leadership of our incoming President Joel Andreesen, I have no doubt that we will surpass the $1 million mark on the way to our ultimate goal of being fully funded.” Read full article.
The Bakersfield Californian – July 2019
“We hope that this verdict, the first in the country, serves as a wake-up call to school districts everywhere,” Daniel Rodriguez said. “They have to do more than pay lip service to school safety — they have to make it a priority.” Read full article.
KGET.com – July 2019
A jury awarded $3.8 million to a former high school student who was shot by a student at Taft Union High School. Read full article.
23ABC News – July 2019
A $3.8 million verdict was reached in a lawsuit filed against Taft Union High School District following a shooting on campus that left a student injured. Read full article.
Taft Midway Driller – July 2019
A jury awarded a former high school student, who was shot in a Taft Union High School classroom, $3.8 million after finding the high school and some of its employees were negligent. Read full article.
Bakersfield Now – July 2019
A jury awarded $3.8 million to a former Taft High School student against Taft Union School District. The former student was shot in the chest in 2013 by another student inside a science classroom at Taft Union High School. Read full article.
KGET.com – July 2019
A jury began deliberating the damages portion of a civil trial in which Taft Union High School District is being sued in connection with a 2013 shooting inside the school. Read full article.
23ABC News – July 2019
A jury found the Taft Union High School District negligent surrounding a 2013 school shooting. Read full article.
The Bakersfield Californian – July 2019
Daniel Rodriguez is representing a former Taft Union High School student who was severely injured during a 2013 school shooting. Read full article.
KGET.com – July 2019
Daniel Rodriguez is representing a former high school student who was shot in a classroom in 2013. Read full article.
The Bakersfield Californian – July 2019
The Taft Union High School District was negligent in a 2013 classroom shooting that injured a student, a civil trial jury announced Wednesday, July 10th, 2019. Daniel Rodriguez represented the family of injured student Bowe Cleveland. “The jury did absolutely the right thing,” he said. “Despite a mountain of warning signs, the district let this happen.” Read full article.
KGET.com – July 2019
Daniel Rodriguez is quoted in an article titled, “School shooting civil trial now in the hands of the jury.” Read full article.
CVN | Courtroom View Network – June 2019
Daniel Rodriguez, President of Rodriguez & Associates, represents a victim from Taft Union High School who was seriously injured by a fellow student during a shooting in 2013. Read full article.
KGET.com – June 2019
Daniel Rodriguez who is representing a former high school student in regards to the 2013 shooting at Taft Union High School. Read full article.
The Bakersfield Californian – June 2019
Daniel Rodriguez is a representing a student who was shot during the school shooting and suffered serious injuries in 2013. Read full article.
KGET.com – June 2019
The family of a student who was seriously wounded is seeking damages and claiming administrators ignored warning signs. Read full article.
The Bakersfield Californian – April 2019
Rodriguez & Associates is representing a victim who allegedly was sent sexually explicit messages and given inappropriate comments from a Bakersfield police officer. Read full article.
The Bakersfield Californian – March 2019
Rodriguez & Associates filed a lawsuit against the Kern High School District on behalf of an autistic Centennial High student who says he was sexually assaulted. Read full article.
KGET.com – March 2019
Bakersfield personal injury lawyer and Rodriguez & Associates President Daniel Rodriguez quoted about alleged sexual misconduct case – he is representing the victim’s family. Read full article.
Bakersfield Now – March 2019
Chantal Trujillo, an attorney at Rodriguez & Associates representing three current and former cheerleaders in sexual misconduct case, quoted in “KCSO recovers disturbing Snapchat evidence in North High equipment manager investigation.” Read full article.
23ABC News – January 2019
Rodriguez & Associates expands their office in Kern County. Read full article.
The Bakersfield Californian – January 2019
A jury awarded $10 million to a Lamont girl that accused a former elementary school employee of molesting her. Daniel Rodriguez represented the family. Read full article.
23ABC News – January 2019
Daniel Rodriguez weighs in about a high school teacher keeping her job after allegedly appearing in porn videos. Read full article.
The Bakersfield Californian – November 2018
Daniel Rodriguez is quoted in an article titled, “Civil lawsuit involving Boys and Girls Club of Kern County settles for nearly $1 million.” Read full article.
The Bakersfield Californian – August 2018
Rodriguez & Associates was listed in Bakersfield.com’s “Top Attorneys 2018” list. Read full article.
The Bakersfield Californian – July 2018
Rodriguez & Associates filed a lawsuit on behalf of the estate of Angela Holder. Read full article.
Bakersfield Now – June 2018
Joel Andreesen, Partner at Rodriguez & Associates, quoted about a wrongful death complaint against Bakersfield Track Club. Read full article.
The Bakersfield Californian – June 2018
Attorney Chantal Trujillo was listed in Bakersfield.com’s “20 Under 40” List. Read full article.
The Bakersfield Californian – May 2018
Daniel Rodriguez was named 2018 Best Lawyer in the Bakersfield Californian 2018 Best of Readers’ Choice Poll. Read full article.
The Bakersfield Californian – April 2018
Attorney Daniel Rodriguez was quoted in an article titled, “John Giumarra III made call from jail requesting family friend to contact judge following arrest in fatal crash, attorneys say.” Read full article.
The Bakersfield Californian – April 2018
Joel T. Andreesen of Rodriguez & Associates, who represented Holder’s four oldest children, quoted in Bakersfield.com’s article “John Giumarra III civil trial to be held in January.” Read full article.
The Bakersfield Californian – April 2018
Daniel Rodriguez was named 2018 Best Lawyer in the Bakersfield Californian 2018 Best of Readers’ Choice Poll. Read full article.
The Bakersfield Californian – April 2018
John Giumarra III was sentenced to 90 days in jail for a crash that killed a bicyclist. Joel T. Andreesen, a partner at Rodriguez & Associates, was quoted in the article. Read full article.
Bakersfield Now – June 2017
Joel T. Andreesen was quoted in an article titled, “Death of runner: Officials from track club, fire department and others give insight.” Read full article.
The Bakersfield Californian – April 2017
Rodriguez & Associates was a 2017 Super Cruise event sponsor. Read full article.