The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) this week revealed a $138.7 million settlement agreement with sexual abuse victims of the disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor, Larry Nassar. The settlement aims to resolve the victims’ claims against the FBI, which allege that the agency failed to properly investigate allegations of sexual abuse involving Nassar. This landmark …
The city of Baltimore was left devastated when the Francis Scott Key Bridge, a vital piece of infrastructure, collapsed in a deadly incident involving a cargo ship late last month. The bridge’s collapse resulted in the loss of lives and significant damages, prompting an urgent investigation into the cause and liability of this catastrophic event. …
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Did You Lose Embryos Due to CooperSurgical’s Faulty IVF Solution? The CooperSurgical IVF solution recall has left many couples devastated due to destroyed embryos or embryo loss, causing immense emotional distress and financial burden. Affected couples may be entitled to pursue lawsuits against CooperSurgical to seek compensation for their emotional suffering, medical expenses, and the …
The alarming prevalence of rideshare assault has become a pressing concern for passengers across the country. Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against Uber and Lyft, each raising similar allegations of failure to protect passengers from sexual assault, rape, or harassment by drivers. Over the past year, Uber has been named in more than 200 …
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden in August 2022, has provided a ray of hope for veterans, military family members, and individuals who have suffered serious illnesses due to exposure to contaminated water at the U.S. Marine Corps training base in North Carolina. This landmark legislation has opened a …
Cerebral palsy is a devastating condition that affects a person’s ability to move, maintain balance, and control their muscles. It is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the brain, often occurring shortly before or during birth. In some cases, cerebral palsy is the result of medical malpractice, where negligent care during delivery leads …
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A Chicago hospital system is facing a lawsuit filed on behalf of 300 women who claim they were sexually assaulted by a former OB/GYN. The accused, Fabio Ortega, was arrested for criminal sexual assault in 2018 and pleaded guilty, resulting in a three-year prison sentence. He was released in October 2023 after completing his parole …
In response to growing concerns over the health risks associated with ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized new rules aimed at reducing the release of this carcinogenic gas into the environment. The regulations, which target commercial sterilization facilities, seek to protect communities living near these facilities and mitigate the …
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The U.S. government is one step closer to settling thousands of claims alleging illnesses and deaths related to the contaminated water supply at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Between the years 1953 and 1987, the water supply at Camp Lejeune was contaminated with toxic chemicals, causing severe health issues for veterans and their family members. …
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The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on nursing homes across the United States, exposing longstanding issues of staffing shortages and infection control. A recent report released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) sheds light on the challenges faced by long-term care facilities and emphasizes the need for …
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