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 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 …
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 …
Uber, the popular ride-hailing company used by people all over the world, has come under scrutiny for its alleged failure to produce documents related to government probes into sexual assaults involving its drivers. Despite a court order giving Uber until January 31, 2024, to provide documents related to government investigations or inquiries into sexual assault …
The Archdiocese of Baltimore has been at the center of a disturbing scandal involving sexual abuse perpetrated by priests and members of the clergy. As a result of the Archdiocese’s recent bankruptcy filing, survivors of childhood sexual abuse within the Archdiocese have only three months left to file claims in bankruptcy court. The Pervasive Issue …
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In one of the latest lawsuits brought against Lyft over claims of rideshare assault, a Florida woman alleges that she was repeatedly raped by a Lyft driver, resulting in the birth of her child. While rideshare services like Lyft have revolutionized transportation, providing convenient and affordable options for commuters and travelers, there has been an …
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With the increasing popularity of rideshare services like Lyft and Uber, concerns about passenger safety have also risen. In a recent rideshare assault lawsuit, a Florida woman brought a complaint against Lyft, alleging that she was sexually assaulted multiple times and impregnated by a Lyft driver. The incident highlights the issue of rideshare assault and …
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Ridesharing platforms like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the way we travel, providing a convenient and affordable transportation option for people all over the country. These platforms have become increasingly popular, but unfortunately, they have also been associated with a disturbing trend of sexual assault claims. Victims of rideshare sexual assault are now taking legal …
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An Illinois woman was recently awarded more than $19 million in a federal institutional abuse lawsuit she brought against her prison counselor at Logan Correctional Center, who she says raped and sexually assaulted her for seven months during her prison sentence. Last week, the federal jury deliberated for four hours before returning the verdict in …
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Was Your Loved One Sexually Abused in a Nursing Home? Sexual abuse in nursing homes is a pervasive and serious issue, with older individuals, particularly those with limited mobility, being more vulnerable. Both men and women can become victims of sexual abuse in these care facilities. Start My Assisted Living Elder Sex Abuse Claim Please …
