"I can put my hand on a Bible and say 'I ain't ever been abused sexually,' said Dunlap, who provided text messages and emails showing he sought to report the matter to the State Bar for investigation last July."
"The firm has denied all wrongdoing and maintained its lawyers 'operate with unwavering integrity, prioritizing client welfare.'"
"DTLA has asked for at least three of the lawsuits to be dismissed, and the firm said through a spokesperson that they reject most cases that filter through its office."
Melvin Dunlap, a Missouri resident, is a plaintiff in L.A. County's $4-billion sex abuse settlement despite never being abused or detained. His lawsuit alleges abuse at a detention center in Boyle Heights when he was 15. Dunlap asserts he sought to report the matter to the State Bar. The law firm representing him, Downtown LA Law Group, is under investigation for potentially fraudulent claims. They deny any wrongdoing and maintain their integrity, stating they reject most cases that come to them.
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