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Officials Substantiate Synagogue Sex Abuse
Officials Substantiate Child Sex Abuse at Synagogue Clergy sexual abuse knows no religious boundaries. Children who attend religious services and schools of all orders can suffer at the hands of trusted spiritual teachers and leaders. Allegations of sexual abuse by Catholic priests have permeated the news recently. In early July, a CNN report revealed that…
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Will Insurers Pay Sexual Abuse Claims from Lawsuits Against the Catholic Church?
Will Insurers Pay Sexual Abuse Claims from Lawsuits Against the Catholic Church? In New York, sexual abuse by priests, rabbis, ministers and other clergy have been a tremendous problem. The New York Child Victims Act, opens a window of opportunity for victims of sexual abuse to bring lawsuits for older cases. This window will open…
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New York Archdiocese Files Lawsuit Against 32 Insurance Company Regarding Sexual Abuse Claims
New York Archdiocese Files Lawsuit Against 32 Insurance Company Regarding Sexual Abuse Claims As reported by Lohud.com (part of USA Today), the New York Archdiocese has filed a lawsuit against 32 insurance companies. Their claim? Failing to pay claims brought by victims of sexual abuse by the church. Under the New York Child Victim’s Act,…
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Nursing Home Abuse Unreported
Nursing Home Abuse is a National Problem That is Under-Reported Reports released in June 2019 by the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Inspector General (OIG), indicate that nursing home abuse in the United States remains a problem that is “under-reported.” An article posted by ABC Action News discusses some of…
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Lawsuit Against VA Hospital for Malpractice
Veteran Sues Government For $4 Million: Alleges Malpractice by Northport VA Hospital All doctors, nurses, and medical professionals owe a duty of care to their patients. In addition to the oaths they take to treat people, there are legal obligations. The law requires that medical professionals, including people who own and operate medical facilities, take…
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Reports of Clergy Abuse Double
Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse BY Priests Double in 12 Months, According to Report The AP news reported at the end of May that the US Roman Catholic Church confirmed some upsetting information. The church stated that “allegations of child sex abuse by clerics more than doubled in its latest 12-month reporting period.” From July…
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Jury Awards $110 Million For Malpractice
Bronx Woman Wins Over 100 Million Dollars in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit The New York Daily News has reported that in a Bronx Supreme Court medical malpractice case, a jury awarded 110 million dollars to Keimoneia Reddish, a 48-year-old mother of 5 who was permanently disabled following an asthma attack in 2010. Reddish sued St. Barnabas…
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Priests Identified from Diocese of Rockville Center Accused of Sexual Misconduct
Priests Identified from Diocese of Rockville Center Accused of Sexual Misconduct As the fallout of sexual abuse by the clergy continues, lists of priests accused of sexual abuse, including the sexual abuse of children, continue to grow. Recently, a list of more than 60 priests accused of sexual misconduct over the last 60 years has…
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Dangerous Medical Devices Often Untested by the FDA
Dangerous Medical Devices – Untested by the FDA – Are No Laughing Matter Comedian John Oliver tackles a touchy subject – defective medical devices. The truth is many devices are not “FDA Tested” but instead are “FDA Cleared.” This is a much easier status to reach, by coming to market with a medical device you…
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Xeljanz Lawsuits Explained
National Law Review Explains Xeljanz Lawsuits A National Law Review article posted May 2, 2019, is aptly titled “What Is The Deal With Xeljanz Lawsuits?” Lawsuits involving dangerous drugs can be quite complex. They often include a variety of legal issues, hundreds or thousands of plaintiffs, and a multitude of courts across the country. The…
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