More than 150 civil lawsuits were filed last week in New York, accusing staff at juvenile detention facilities in the Bronx of widespread sexual abuse. The juvenile prison sexual abuse accusations span decades, with some dating back to the 1970s and others as recent as the 2010s, with victims as young as 11 years old …
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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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Hundreds of people across the United States have come forward with claims of rideshare assault, alleging that Uber and Lyft have not done enough to protect passengers from incidents of physical abuse, kidnapping, and attacks by drivers. These brave individuals have shared their harrowing experiences, recounting incidents of groping, kidnapping, and even rape. Already, more …
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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 …
Bayer, the chemical giant behind the popular weedkiller Roundup, has faced significant legal battles and hefty settlements over claims that the product causes cancer. Seeking to protect itself from further liability, Bayer has been lobbying lawmakers in several states to pass bills providing legal protection from Roundup cancer claims. Bills introduced this year in Iowa, …
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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 …
$120 Million Verdict Awarded in Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury Lawsuit Read More »
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 …
