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17 articles on Civil Sexual Assault Claims
Is Sexual Misconduct Medical Malpractice?
Patients have to have a lot of trust when they open up to a doctor. You may tell your doctor things you would never even tell your closest friends or family members. During physical exams and evaluations, your doctor…
Understanding The Federal Government’s Pending Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act Of 2017
The U.S. House of Representatives is in the process of passing H.R. 720, named the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA). Several years ago, the House passed a similar piece of legislation (H.R. 758); however, the Senate…
ABA Opposes The Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act In Letter To Congress
The Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA) bill is working its way through Congress. The bill will amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) to mandate that courts impose sanctions on parties that file…
Doctor Commits Sexual Assault And Medical Malpractice
When patients visit their family physician, they expect their doctor to act professionally and responsibly. This includes operating with the level and type of care that a reasonable doctor would under similar…
Former MI State Dean Gets Jail For Role In Nassar Abuse Scandal
The former Dean of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine will serve jail time for his role in the sexual abuse scandal involving Larry Nassar. William Strampel was sentenced last week to a maximum of…
Claims Of Alleged Sexual Misconduct Against Massage Envy Surface Across The U.S.
Habtamu Gebreslassie, a 24-year-old massage therapist with Massage Envy, is facing sexual assault charges in a Washington D.C. Superior Court. Attorneys involved say that he plans to plead guilty to charges of…
Sexual Discrimination In Medicine
Discrimination is present in nearly all branches of society; however, it can be particularly insidious in some areas. Of particular importance and interest is the unfortunate and disastrous forms of discrimination that…
Archdiocese Wants To Compensate Victims Of Clergy Sexual Abuse To Avoid Lawsuits
As New York legislators are considering expanding -- or eliminating -- the statute of limitations for the time victims of clergy sex abuse have to file civil lawsuits, the Archdiocese of New York announced a new…
Retaliation Involving Workplace Sexual Harassment
You have been sexually harassed at work . It's a problem, and it's interfering both with your personal and professional life. You finally build enough strength to make a formal complaint about it, but then something…
Whistleblower Fired After Complaining About PPP Fraud And Harassment
A former employee of a large Wendy's franchisee has filed a whistleblower complaint after alleging the owner was fraudulently misusing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for personal use. The lawsuit comes at a…
Unlicensed Grand Rapids Home For Veterans Charged With Abuse, Neglect
Elderly veterans are some of our country's most vulnerable citizens and often suffer from elder abuse. Like other older populations, veterans with dementia, post-traumatic stress disorder, or Alzheimer's can be easily…
Sexual Assault In The Workplace
Research suggests that 1 in 5 females are sexually assaulted at some point and they are victims in vast majority of sexual assaults. An estimated 63% of these assaults go unreported to authorities. Sexual violence is a…
The Workplace Sexual Harassment Policies For The State Of Maryland
In light of the recent highly publicized allegations of sexually-related misconduct, The Washington Post reports the Maryland legislature is now tracking complaints of sexual harassment involving all staff and updating…
Illinois Doctor Accused Of Medical Malpractice And Sexual Abuse
Some patients may miss the days when doctors would make house calls. Instead, many patients with mobility issues have to find a way to the doctor's office, often waiting hours before they can be seen and return home…
Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against CA Doctors Skyrockets
The Los Angeles Times has analyzed California medical board data and found that since the fall of 2017, there has been a 62% increase in complaints against physicians for sexual misconduct .
Sexual And Physical Abuse Lawsuit Against Children's Hospital
Injuries and disease involving children can be heartbreaking as they may be too young to understand what is happening. With their whole lives ahead of them, it is important for children to receive the best care…
Alarming Report On Physician Sexual Abuse And Malpractice
Last week, we reported on the case of a doctor who was suspended for sexual misconduct with patients . The case was disturbing, detailing the doctors inappropriate touching and comments to female patients and employees…
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