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Family Sues California Hospital After Woman’s Death is Concealed, Body Stored a Year in Cold Storage

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CARMICHAEL, Calif. — In a harrowing discovery, the family of 31-year-old Jessie Marie Peterson learned that she had died and her body had been stored in cold storage for nearly a year after being told by hospital officials that she had been discharged. The shocking revelation came to light through a civil lawsuit filed by Peterson’s family in Sacramento County Superior Court against Mercy San Juan Medical Center, marking a disturbing claim of negligence. Peterson, who suffered from Type 1 diabetes, was admitted to the hospital on April 6 last year. Concerned about her daughter’s … Read more

Landmark Trial Begins in New Hampshire Youth Center Abuse Case

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CONCORD, N.H. — A jury was selected Wednesday to deliberate in the inaugural criminal trial tied to extensive allegations of abuse at New Hampshire’s youth detention facilities, marking a pivotal moment in a scandal that spans decades. The case involves Victor Malavet, a 52-year-old former employee from Gilford, who faces 12 charges of aggravated felonious sexual assault. According to court documents, Malavet is accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl multiple times while she was detained at the Youth Detention Services Unit in Concord during the summer and fall of 2001. This trial is part … Read more

Motley Rice Bolsters Philadelphia Team with New Hire, Aiming for Deeper Collaboration in Mass Torts Arena

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Philadelphia, PA – The legal landscape in Philadelphia is set to change with the addition of Michael Daly, a prominent mass tort attorney, to the team at Motley Rice LLC. Daly, who previously led the Philadelphia office of Pogust Goodhead, has been appointed to enhance Motley Rice’s local operations amidst significant ongoing litigations, including the Ozempic and Roundup cases. According to Motley Rice, Daly’s arrival marks a significant expansion in Philadelphia, supplementing its robust team across the nearby Cherry Hill, New Jersey office. Donald Migliori, a member of the firm’s executive board and a trial … Read more

Anli Partners Bolsters Legal Expertise, Welcoming New IP and Labour Law Partners in China

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Beijing, China — In a strategic move to bolster its legal services, Anli Partners has recently expanded its team by appointing Daniel Han and Luo Kaitian as partners in its Shanghai and Beijing offices, respectively. These new hires underscore the firm’s commitment to enhancing its expertise in intellectual property and labor law, pivotal areas given the complex and rapidly evolving regulatory context in China. Daniel Han, a seasoned patent attorney, brings a wealth of experience in intellectual property disputes, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and unfair competition. His forte extends to representing high-profile international clients, notably … Read more