New Maryland Law Allows Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse to Sue their Abusers

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the “Child Victims Act” into law, eliminating the statute of limitations for survivors of child sexual abuse who had previously been barred from suing their abusers. In April, the Maryland Attorney General released the results of his four-year investigation into sexual abuse perpetrated on more than 600 children and teens … Continued

Long-Awaited Report Details Decades of Clergy Abuse of Children and Teens in Baltimore

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The Maryland Attorney General released the results of its four-year investigation of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, finding that hundreds of children and teens were abused for decades by priests whose actions were hushed-up by church officials. We recently discussed the shocking preliminary findings of the investigation driven by former Attorney General Brian Frosh. The original … Continued

Jonathan Schochor on WBFF TV in Baltimore

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Jonathan Schochor of Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A., recently joined WBFF TV in Baltimore to share his expertise on what’s next for sex abuse survivors in Maryland following Governor Wes Moore’s historic signing into law a bill that ends the statute of limitations for civil suits filed by survivors of sexual abuse.  Watch the full … Continued

Suburban Physician Faces More Charges of Patient Sexual Assault

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A former high school team doctor who worked with youth hockey organizations for 20 years currently faces 27 criminal sexual conduct charges. Formerly licensed to practice medicine in Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota, and Georgia, 66-year-old Zvi Levran pled not guilty to the charges against him.  He is currently jailed in Oakland County, Michigan awaiting a … Continued

Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty, Sackler Family Admits no Personal Accountability in Opioid Crises

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The manufacturer of OxyContin, Purdue Pharma, agreed to settle federal criminal charges by pleading guilty and agreeing to a multi-billion dollar fine regarding its handling of what became the opioid crisis. As the generational scars of the opioid crises settle deeply into communities throughout the US, state and federal agencies look for financial support and … Continued

Bowing to Litigation, Johnson & Johnson to Stop Selling Baby Powder in US and Canada

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Unable to silence patients who allege they were injured by baby powder manufactured by Johnson and Johnson, the pharmaceutical and healthcare products giant is removing its product from shelves in North America. For decades, Johnson and Johnson has pushed back against lawsuits, environmental questions, and rumors about one of its best-known brand name products, Johnson … Continued

Investigation uncovers Ohio State physician sexually abused 177 students over 2 decades

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Potentially more than 177 students have been sexually abused by Dr. Richard Strauss, an Ohio State team doctor. Dr. Strauss molested male athletes for two decades. Coaches, athletic administrators and other team physicians were allegedly complicit in the abuse. Students openly discussed the physician’s examination methods and were fully aware of his presence lingering in … Continued

Lawsuits Filed Over Abuse of Ohio State Wrestlers by Team Doctor

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Society has erupted in the past year with the revelations of the #MeToo movement. As women speak up and step out of the shadows about abuses inflicted on them by men across industry, new voices are following—and they are men. The headlines have been rocked with the revelations of hundreds of women abused by a … Continued

University of Southern California Doctor Accused of Sexually Abusing Patients

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In a stunning echo of the abuse suffered at the hands of convicted physician Larry Nassar, a former gynecologist at the University of Southern California is now the focus of extensive investigation for abuse of women in his care. Earlier this year, sexual offender Larry Nassar was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for … Continued

What Type of Vetting Processes do Hospitals Conduct when Hiring New Doctors? 

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When you check into a hospital for care, you do so with the expectation that every physician and nurse involved in your treatment is properly trained, experienced and credentialed to handle your medical needs. Unfortunately, as recent incidents have exemplified, this is not always the case. Questionable hiring practices commonly occur within hospitals and medically facilities. This is sometimes … Continued