Sexual Assault
Second Circuit Ending Forced Arbitration in Sexual Assault and Abuse Cases
Forced Arbitration in Sexual Assault and Abuse Cases Forced arbitration has long been a legal method in which disputes are resolved outside of traditional courtrooms. Historically, many employment contracts and agreements included mandatory arbitration clauses, binding parties to resolve issues in private settings. This method of dispute resolution can be efficient in many cases, but…
Read MoreEx Harrods Boss Mohamed Al Fayed Accused of Sexual Assault by 400 Victims
Mohamed Al Fayed: Accusations of Sexual Assault Mohamed Al Fayed, a prominent business figure, is perhaps best known for his ownership of Harrods, the iconic London department store he acquired in 1985. With an extensive career in business, Al Fayed established himself as a powerful force in British and international circles. His influence extended beyond…
Read MoreNew York Uber Lawsuit Filed by Sexual Assault Victim
Uber Passenger’s Sexual Assault Leads to New York Lawsuit Against Uber Uber is no stranger to controversies related to sexual assault. Last year, after growing pressure, Uber acknowledged that in 2017 and 2018, approximately 6,000 people in the US filed sexual assault reports with the rideshare giant. On September 28, 2020, an unnamed woman filed…
Read MoreU.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Increase of Lawsuits
More lawsuits have been filed through the U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission this year. The percentage has increased to 50 percent since 2017. Victims have collected over $70 million in compensation this year compared to $46 million last year. The 50% rise in lawsuits can be a direct result of the Me Too Movement which…
Read MoreHyundai Manufacturing Plant sued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
A Hyundai manufacturing plant in Montgomery was sued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission last week after allegations were made against a general manager stating that he was sexually harassing and assaulting female employees at work and also in his apartment. The alleged perpetrator, Joung Ho Kim is being held accountable for sexually assaulting two…
Read MoreCompensation of Victims of Sexual Crimes
A new version of the Child Victims Act would create a pathway for the compensation of victims of sexual crimes due to a local Baltimore advocate for legislation that would also remove the statute of limitations. Gary Greenberg of New Baltimore has been a long-time advocate for the Child Victims Act bill and has been…
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