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Navigating the Ever-Changing Statutes of Limitations for Sexual Abuse Actions

Personal Injury Services, , , , , , Leonard Galloway

How did E. Jean Carroll successfully bring a sexual assault lawsuit against Donald J. Trump when the assault occurred over twenty-five years earlier and should have been barred by the statute of limitations? Why are medical centers being sued by patients who claim to have been sexually abused by physicians decades ago? And why are … Continue reading Navigating the Ever-Changing Statutes of Limitations for Sexual Abuse Actions →

Lehrman Law Files Lawsuit Against Spirit Airlines for Failing to Protect Passenger from Sexual Assault

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Boca Raton, Florida – A passenger, identified as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit against Spirit Airlines alleging that she was sexually assaulted by another passenger on the flight. The victim alleges that she sustained severe physical and emotional injuries from being assaulted during the flight and that Spirit could have prevented this abuse. The lawsuit, … Continue reading Lehrman Law Files Lawsuit Against Spirit Airlines for Failing to Protect Passenger from Sexual Assault →

Navigating the Ever-Changing Statutes of Limitations for Sexual Abuse Actions

Personal Injury Services, , , , , , Laura Miller

How did E. Jean Carroll successfully bring a sexual assault lawsuit against Donald J. Trump when the assault occurred over twenty-five years earlier and should have been barred by the statute of limitations? Why are medical centers being sued by patients who claim to have been sexually abused by physicians decades ago? And why are … Continue reading Navigating the Ever-Changing Statutes of Limitations for Sexual Abuse Actions →

LawsuitLegalNews.com Provides Important Update on the Ongoing Uber Sexual Assault MDL

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Clearwater, Florida – The fight for accountability and justice within the rideshare industry has reached a pivotal moment with the 100th lawsuit recently filed in the Uber sexual assault Multidistrict Litigation (MDL). This mass tort’s significance continues to escalate. The latest lawsuit marks a milestone in the ongoing struggle to address the pervasive issue of … Continue reading LawsuitLegalNews.com Provides Important Update on the Ongoing Uber Sexual Assault MDL →

Dolman Law Group at the Forefront of Uber Rideshare Sexual Assault MDL Case

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Clearwater, Florida – The Joint Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) has taken a monumental step in addressing the prevalent issue of sexual assault in the rideshare industry by consolidating 44 lawsuits into a Multidistrict Litigation (MDL). All eyes are on the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, where the esteemed Judge … Continue reading Dolman Law Group at the Forefront of Uber Rideshare Sexual Assault MDL Case →

Damages in Sexual Misconduct Cases: A Data-Driven Approach to Controlling the Outcome

Personal Injury Services, , , , , , , Laura Tipton

This presentation will assist claims managers and their outside counsel in creating an infrastructure to assess and control damages in sexual abuse cases. The presenters will discuss methods for using local rules regarding joint tortfeasor damages distribution to benefit business and corporate clients and the value of protecting your insured and client’s reputation in negotiating … Continue reading Damages in Sexual Misconduct Cases: A Data-Driven Approach to Controlling the Outcome →

Sexual Assault and Abuse Cases: The Civil Litigator's Guide (September 2023)

Personal Injury Services, , , , , , , , Patricia Getty

Investigation, Negotiation, and Litigation Tips Every year, over three hundred thousand individuals are sexually assaulted in the United States. While many of these incidents give rise to criminal prosecution, victims can also file civil lawsuits for monetary compensation. This program will show you the nuts, bolts, and challenges of handling these unique and sensitive cases. … Continue reading Sexual Assault and Abuse Cases: The Civil Litigator's Guide (September 2023) →

Special Considerations in Mediating Sexual Abuse Cases

Personal Injury Services, , , , , Cheryl Weston

When the New York State Child Victims Act was enacted in April 2019, the legislature created a look back window that allowed survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file lawsuits through August 2021. During that look back window, more than 10,000 lawsuits were filed, and are now making their way through the court system. Currently, … Continue reading Special Considerations in Mediating Sexual Abuse Cases →

Sommers Schwartz, PC Investigates Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Late Father Raymond John Pilarski

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Detroit, Michigan – The law firm of Sommers Schwartz, PC, is spearheading an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving the late Father Raymond John Pilarski, a priest with the Saginaw and Gaylord Dioceses. These allegations have placed Father Pilarski among the names of those accused of sexual assault within the Catholic Church. Born on … Continue reading Sommers Schwartz, PC Investigates Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Late Father Raymond John Pilarski →

Special Considerations in Mediating Sexual Abuse Cases

Personal Injury Services, , , , , Gwendolyn McAllister

When the New York State Child Victims Act was enacted in April 2019, the legislature created a look back window that allowed survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file lawsuits through August 2021. During that look back window, more than 10,000 lawsuits were filed, and are now making their way through the court system. Currently, … Continue reading Special Considerations in Mediating Sexual Abuse Cases →