Elder Law and Disability Center

Second Federal Lawsuit Filed Against County On Behalf of Riverbed Homeless

Santa Ana Riverbed Homeless

By Thy Vo | February 8, 2018

The Legal Aid Society of Orange County has filed a federal lawsuit against the County of Orange on behalf of seven homeless individuals with disabilities, who lawyers say have not been able to access the county’s housing and case management programs because of their disabilities.

Santa Ana, County Sued For Violating Civil Rights of Civic Center Homeless Population

Housing & Homelessness

By Thy Vo | August 3, 2017

The lawsuit was brought on behalf of OC Catholic Worker and seven homeless plaintiffs, who allege law enforcement have created additional hardship for homeless people by seizing property and issuing citations while people are away from their belongings, going to the bathroom, attending doctor’s appointments and performing other essential tasks.