Between an explosive political climate and a global pandemic, the ins and outs of the U.S. justice system are more convoluted than ever before. If you are looking for more help on the latest changes in the legal system, you will find it here.
U of M Staff heard about Anderson’s sexual misconduct with patients as soon as his employment began, but nobody investigated him, allowing him to abuse patients for 37 years. ” Over the course of his thirty-seven years as a University employee, Dr. Anderson engaged in…
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Johnson & Johnson seeking to undo a damages award against it over allegations that asbestos in its talc powder products caused women to develop cancer. The company must now pay $2.1 billion in damages to 20 women…
On June 1 an Illinois state court will hear a highly-anticipated trial over the alleged risk of Parkinson’s disease supposedly associated with exposure to the herbicide Paraquat. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit Thomas and Diana Hoffman claim Thomas Hoffman developed Parkinson’s disease after decades of…
The Diocese of Rochester has formally submitted its request to a bankruptcy judge for approval of its $35 million plan to resolve sexual abuse claims in bankruptcy court. In a statement issued Friday afternoon, the diocese said the proposed agreement was with Lloyd’s of London…
“We are talking about a predator pedophile who was protected by Bo Schembechler,” Mick Grewal said during a press conference in which Matt Schembechler and 2 former U of M football players discussed how they were sexually abused by team physician, Robert Anderson. Matt reported…
This is the question asked by a U of M football player who was sexually abused 45 times by physician Robert Anderson, who worked for U of M for 37 years. At a press conference yesterday, Jon Vaughn, a former Wolverine and Big Ten Player…
I recently received an email from a trial lawyer friend introducing me to another attorney. While the email touted my company’s expert settlement planning, the author specifically called out structured settlements as our offered service. And it got me thinking: How many attorneys – and…
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed into law a bill that will give victims of childhood sexual abuse by clergy members and others much more power to seek justice. House Bill 492 was approved last week by the state legislature, and the governor signed it…
Bridie Farrell builds roadmap for fellow survivors through litigation and beyond BUFFALO, N.Y. – Bridie Farrell, former three-time American record holding speed skater and leading advocate for child sexual abuse survivors, is partnering with Milestone Consulting, a renowned financial settlement planning firm. This new partnership…
The unofficial start to summer is just a few days away. Thinking back to this time last year, I’m grateful that things are looking up. My family and I are vaccinated and looking forward to safely enjoying the beautiful season ahead with friends and family.…