Lawsuits Claim Nearly 200 Children Were Sexually Abused At Juvenile Detention Center in Illinois
Systemic problems at the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center are blamed for creating a culture that forced child sexual abuse victims into silence
Systemic problems at the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center are blamed for creating a culture that forced child sexual abuse victims into silence
MDL Judge has ordered the Uber to turn over data regarding internal reports of driver sexual assaults and sexual misconduct between 2017 and 2020, in response to lawsuits being pursued by passengers who were attacked
Under new laws that opened the child sexual abuse lawsuit statute of limitations, hundreds of individuals formerly held as children in juvenile detention centers are coming forward with allegations of rape and torture.
Groups are pushing for Utah health officials to act against facilities known for nursing home abuse and neglect, following years of complaints.
Although judge certified an interlocutory appeal about whether passengers can participate in an MDL, the court rejected a request to stay of all pretrial proceedings in the Uber sexual assault lawsuits.
Law removed the statute of limitations for Maryland child sexual abuse lawsuits, allowing claims to be pursued against perpetrators and entities that enabled the conduct, regardless of how long ago the assault occurred.
The Catholic Church organization estimates it could face between $500 million and $1 billion in liability from child sex abuse lawsuits in Maryland.
Although the state legislature recently removed the Maryland child sexual abuse lawsuit statute of limitations, survivors still face a May 31st deadline to file claims against the Archdiocese of Baltimore under a bankruptcy order
Judge says company's arguments against an Uber sexual assault MDL would interfere with the court's ability to efficiently manage the growing litigation.
At least 100 more plaintiffs who would like to file Pennsylvania juvenile justice system child sexual abuse lawsuits are time-barred by state laws.