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The Atrium C-Qur Mesh MDL has its first bellwether trial scheduled
The Atrium C-Qur mesh MDL has its first bellwether trial scheduled for February 2020 by order of the U.S District Judge McCafferty. This will allow both plaintiff and defendant to better understand how the jury will respond to evidence and testimonies that may play a recurrent role throughout the trial. The C-Qur mesh was manufactured…
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Key Adviser to Pope Francis requested the Vatican to adhere to strict policy handling for cases of sexual abuse.
Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston, key adviser to Pope Francis requested the Vatican to adhere to strict policy handling for cases of sexual abuse involving high ranking clergy of the Church and Bishops. The appeal with the Church comes on the heels of allegations of yet another Cardinal allegedly abusing minors from many years ago.…
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#MeToo movement is encouraging companies to examine their workplace environment
The #MeToo movement is encouraging companies to examine their workplace environment even further as of today, to establish a healthier culture that administers respect to all workers with a zero tolerance policy that focuses on sexual harassment and other types of discrimination. Training programs for supervisors and employees alike will likely be put in place…
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Complications with Hernia Mesh
Mesh material is often used in hernia repair surgery to keep the hernia from protruding and recurring. Even though complications don’t occur most times that surgical mesh is used, there can still be some long-term problems in certain cases. If you experience any of these problems after undergoing hernia repair surgery with mesh, an attorney…
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Two IHOP Restaurants in Illinois have settled to pay over $1 Million Dollars in Restitution
Two IHOP restaurants in Illinois have settled to pay over $1 million dollars in restitution by the federal government and a group of employees that underwent extreme sexual harassment at the two diners. The settlement was proposed last week but still requires approval from the court. This case of alleged harassment, falls on the Equal…
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Former Delta Airlines employees filed lawsuit against airline for firing them for speaking native tongue
Four former Delta Airlines employees have filed a lawsuit against the airline for firing them for speaking in their native tongue, Korean along with being sexually harassed while working. All four women have a combined 50 years working experience and were all born in Korea. Each woman has handled passengers flying back and forth to…
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Child Sex Abuse Survivor in Albany pressing for the Child Victims Act to Pass
Gary Greenberg, a child sex abuse survivor in Albany has been pressing for the route for the Child Victims Act to pass through once and for all. The bill would allow a passage for victims to seek justice, as grown adults – even if their abuse occurred in childhood. Greenberg is calling upon state leaders…
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Supervisor for the New York City Parks Department accused of Sexual Harassment
Michael Palamar, a supervisor for the New York City Parks Department has been accused of sexual harassment whilst advancing within the department despite lengthy documents revealing his misconduct at the workplace. The NY Post noted that Palamar was handed promotions after he was convicted of on-the-job sex abuse. Pilar Taylor, former Parks Department employee claims…
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Defective Medical Devices: Hernia Mesh
Legal Assistance for the Victims of Defective Hernia Mesh Implants The hernia mesh is a widely used medical device that has also been the source of trouble for many of its users. If you believe that you have suffered physical harm after receiving a hernia mesh, you may consider filing a defective product lawsuit. A…
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Former Hardee’s Employee claiming she was Sexually Harassed by her Supervisor
A fast food restaurant is being sued by a former employee who was a minor at the time of employment, claiming she was sexually harassed by her supervisor while working at Hardee’s in Branson West. A petition was filed in Stone County against the restaurant and her alleged abuser, Wyatt-Thomas Robert Cannady, 23 for harassment…
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