Louisiana colleges and universities are now held to a higher standard for reporting sexual misconduct. Senate Bill 230 was approved by the state legislature and signed by Gov. John Bel Edwards earlier this year. The law requires schools to implement the new procedures by January,…
A New Lawsuit Alleging Sports Doctor Sexually Abused Multiple Victims Sexual assault attorney Brian Kent has been retained by victims filing a lawsuit against the sports physician. Brian is a former sex-crimes prosecutor that now represents victims of sexual assault, helping them get the justice…
Devereux Behavioral Health Being Sued By Patients Alleging Years of Sexual Abuse The largest behavioral healthcare organization that has locations across the country is being sued by 13 former patients. Allegations of sexual and physical abuse have accused as many as 20 defendants between 2004…
New Lawsuit Filed Against Pennsylvania Juvenile Detention Center A lawsuit was brought against the Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center in March 2021. Under the legal guidance of Brian Kent, ESQ., two victims have courageously stepped forward with allegations that staff ignored sexual, physical, and mental…
Second Lawsuit Filed Against Virginia Children Treatment Center Attorney Kevin Biniazan was retained for a lawsuit against the Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescence and its former medical director, Dr. Daniel Davidow. On Monday, July 19, 2021, a lawsuit was filed by 18 victims claiming…
Beginning January 1, 2022, Michigan employees will see an automatic increase in their pay statements. In the new year, Michigan employees will be guaranteed a minimum wage of $9.87 per hour. This is an increase from the previous $9.65 per hour employees were receiving after…
In the U.S., motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for people aged 1-54, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2019, about 36,100 people were killed in crashes, and estimates are that the number will increase to 38,680…
Reporting a Doctor or Medical Professional For Misconduct Doctors and other medical professionals are professionals who often gain their patients’ trust as they are relied on to offer care and treatment. Their knowledge and skills put them in a position of power over their patient.…
An Illinois woman has filed a new class-action lawsuit against Abbott Laboratories, Inc., makers of Similac Pro-Advance baby formula. She claims that the company is misleading consumers by stating that its formula is “our closest formula to breastmilk,” when it is not, in fact, almost…
With the country’s employers struggling with a national labor force down more than four million people, it is difficult to find workers. Fleet owners are saying they can’t hire enough drivers to meet the booming consumer demand in the trucking industry alone. However, despite the…
On Christmas Eve last year, a couple in Metuchen, New Jersey, and their four children were celebrating with friends when they received word from neighbors that their house was engulfed in flames. Along with losing the home to the fire, the family’s two dogs were…
If you find yourself in a situation that requires an attorney, you’re already experiencing an incredibly stressful time. Whether you’ve been injured in a car accident, by a faulty medical device or any other scenario that puts you in harm’s way through no fault of…
Less than one day remains for victims to file lawsuits for old sex abuse cases in New Jersey. Under the 2019 Child Victim’s Act, survivors of child sexual abuse in New Jersey were given the opportunity to file a civil claim against the individual who…
