Judges Deny MDL Request for Cheerleader Sex Abuse Lawsuits in Federal Court
The U.S. JPML has rejected a motion to consolidate all cheerleader sex abuse lawsuits filed in recent months for pretrial proceedings.
The U.S. JPML has rejected a motion to consolidate all cheerleader sex abuse lawsuits filed in recent months for pretrial proceedings.
The U.S. JPML will hear oral arguments over the potential consolidation of cheer sex abuse lawsuits for pretrial proceedings at a hearing next month.
A group of plaintiffs are asking a panel of federal judges to consolidate all cheerleader sex abuse lawsuits before one judge for pretrial proceedings.
Former cheerleaders who say they suffered sexual abuse at the hands of coaches and choreographers have charged several cheer organizations with federal racketeering charges.
A cheerleader sexual abuse lawsuit accuses a major cheerleading organization of ignoring inappropriate relationships between teens and coaches, and of failing to respond to allegations of grooming and assault.
Rockstar Gym, home to 14 competitive all-star cheerleading teams, is closing following allegations of sexual abuse of minors.
At least 15 cheerleaders nationwide have filed lawsuits against various gyms and cheer organizations, indicating they were frequently sexually abused by coaches.