Abuse
Maryland Terminates Statute of Limitations on Maryland Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
Maryland Governor Wes Moore approved a bill on Tuesday that abolishes Maryland's statute of limitations concerning civil lawsuits for child sexual abuse against institutions. This development occurs just days after the state attorney general unveiled a report illustrating the extent of abuse across 80 years and accusing church … [Read more...] about Maryland Terminates Statute of Limitations on Maryland Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
Press Release PARKER WAICHMAN LLP APPLAUDS THE EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ADULT SEX ABUSE CLAIMS AGAINST THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE
PARKER WAICHMAN LLP APPLAUDS THE EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ADULT SEX ABUSE CLAIMS In Re The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York the Honorable Judge Martin Glenn Case No. 20-12345. On August 4, 2022, Judge Martin Glenn of the … [Read more...] about Press Release PARKER WAICHMAN LLP APPLAUDS THE EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ADULT SEX ABUSE CLAIMS AGAINST THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE
Guidepost Investigation of Southern Baptist Sex Abuse
Guidepost Investigation of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee confirms abuse, silencing of victims According to a report released by Guidepost Solutions LLC, an investigations firm hired by the Southern Baptist Convention (“SBC”), the Executive Committee of the SBC has repeatedly refused to report child molesters … [Read more...] about Guidepost Investigation of Southern Baptist Sex Abuse
Irwin County Detention Center Forced Sterilization / Hysterectomy Lawsuit Lawyers
ICE Nurse Whistleblower Confirms Detainees' Allegations of Forced Sterilizations, Ovary Removals, and Hysterectomies on Immigrant Women at ICE Facility According to several news sources such as CNN.com and BBC.com, an ICE nurse whistleblower has come forward with allegations that confirm what immigration detainees' have asserted … [Read more...] about Irwin County Detention Center Forced Sterilization / Hysterectomy Lawsuit Lawyers
Civil Rights Group Sues New York Detention Due to Failure to Maintain Safe Distances
BUFFALO, New York — Two prisoner advocacy groups filed a lawsuit in federal court in Buffalo, New York, against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials seeking protection for prisoners from COVID-19 housed in the New York Detention lockup. Specifically, the advocacy groups have asked to be certified as a class so they … [Read more...] about Civil Rights Group Sues New York Detention Due to Failure to Maintain Safe Distances
Press Release – Governor Extends Time for Filing Child Victims Act Claims
Governor Extends Time for Filing Child Victims Act Claims Victims of childhood abuse throughout the State of New York were relieved on the morning of May 8th to learn that Governor Andrew Cuomo had signed an Executive Order extending the time in which to file actions under the Child Victims Act (CVA) to January 14, 2021, due to … [Read more...] about Press Release – Governor Extends Time for Filing Child Victims Act Claims
Assaults in Ubers and Lyfts Lead to Lawsuits
USA- News.bloomberglaw.com writes that there have been numerous reports of people being assaulted while using a rideshare company. While Uber and Lyft have stated that they are committed to keeping customers safe, they are denying responsibility in the courtroom. According to the companies’ stances in court, the assaults are not … [Read more...] about Assaults in Ubers and Lyfts Lead to Lawsuits
Long Island Priest Steps Aside Amid Allegations of Abuse
LONG ISLAND, NY. – November 6, 2018 - An online article from newsday.com reports that a Long Island priest in the Diocese of Rockville Centre is stepping aside amid allegations of sexual misconduct with children. The Rev. Richard Kammerer was serving as associate pastor in the Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church in Mineola. … [Read more...] about Long Island Priest Steps Aside Amid Allegations of Abuse
$4 Million Settlement In Lawsuit Over Pap Smear
A Woman Died After Pap Smear. Dr. Lynne Toombs-Datema, 37, died of cancer in 2000, six years after her Pap smear was sent to Metropolitan Reference Laboratory in St. Louis. The Pap smear was screened by a cytotechnologist, who found it to be normal, according to Missouri Lawyers Weekly, a legal journal that reported the settlement … [Read more...] about $4 Million Settlement In Lawsuit Over Pap Smear
