Were You the Victim of School Bullying or Discrimination? Schools have a duty to protect students from bullying and can be held liable if they fail to adequately address known incidents of bullying. Lawsuits have been brought against schools for negligence, civil rights violations, and failure to properly investigate and respond to bullying, especially when […]
Uber finds itself at the center of a rapidly escalating legal storm, as more than 250 sexual assault lawsuits have been consolidated into a multidistrict litigation (MDL) in California federal court. As part of an effort to stop or stall the mounting claims, the rideshare company recently filed a motion arguing that the Terms of
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Authorities in Clovis, California, are on the hunt for a suspect accused of sexually assaulting a woman after posing as a rideshare driver outside a bar near Fresno. The alleged incident, which occurred on April 21, 2024, has prompted a multi-state search for the perpetrator, a long-haul driver police say could be anywhere in the
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A Maryland woman has filed a rideshare assault lawsuit against Lyft in the California Superior Court, alleging that the company knowingly assigned the task of driving vulnerable passengers, often late at night, to drivers who were not adequately screened or vetted. According to this new complaint and a growing number of similar claims, this critical
In a recent rideshare sexual assault lawsuit filed in Massachusetts’ Suffolk County Superior Court, a Boston woman has accused Sonpreet Singh, Rasier LLC, and Uber Technologies Inc. of sexual battery and negligence. The plaintiff, Rebecca Check, alleges that she was sexually assaulted by her Uber driver during a ride from Boston to Brighton on April
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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.
Who is Liable for Construction Worker Deaths in Baltimore Bridge Collapse? Read More »
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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Nursing home abuse is a serious public health issue that has garnered significant attention in recent years. The quality of care provided to elderly and ill Americans in nursing facilities has been a subject of concern, with staffing levels playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of residents. Sadly, new data released
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The picturesque island of Maui, known for its stunning landscapes and idyllic beaches, was plagued by a series of devastating wildfires last month, which killed more than 100 people, left dozens more unaccounted for, burned thousands of acres of land, and destroyed more than 2,000 structures. These wildfires, the deadliest in modern U.S. history, left
Did Your Loved One Suffer from Elder Neglect in their Nursing Home? Nursing home neglect refers to the failure to meet the basic needs of residents, resulting in physical harm, illness, and even death. It is a form of abuse that can have severe consequences, and it is often caused by inadequate staffing, negligent hiring
