Abuse

Jury Awards $360 Million to Abuse Victims at Virginia Children’s Hospital, Marks Historic Personal Injury Verdict

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Richmond, Va. — A Virginia jury handed down a massive $360 million verdict in favor of three women who said they were sexually abused as patients at a children’s hospital in New Kent County. This landmark decision arrived after about seven hours of deliberation on September 27. The compensation broken down includes $20 million in compensative damages, $40 million in punitive damages, and $60 million in treble damages due to a violation of Virginia’s Consumer Protection Act for each plaintiff. Virginia Beach attorney Kevin Biniazan, representing the plaintiffs, indicated that this verdict ranks among the … Read more

Class Action Lawsuit Targets Acadia Healthcare Over Allegations of Unnecessary Detentions and Patient Abuse

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Radnor, PA – A significant legal action has commenced as Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP announced the filing of a class action lawsuit against Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. The lawsuit pertains to investors who acquired securities from the company during the period from February 28, 2020, to October 18, 2024. An important deadline for potential lead plaintiffs to join the lawsuit is marked for December 16, 2024. The law firm, known for its vigorous litigation efforts on behalf of shareholders, stands in readiness to assist those affected. Investors who have suffered substantial losses are … Read more

Diddy Faces New Set of Lawsuits Alleging Decades of Sexual Abuse as Legal Battles Multiply

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NEW YORK — Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a growing number of lawsuits spanning over two decades, with recent filings adding to his legal troubles, even as he denies all accusations. These lawsuits allege various forms of sexual abuse and come at a time when Combs is already behind bars, awaiting trial on a separate federal sex trafficking indictment. Texas attorney Tony Buzbee recently filed five new civil lawsuits in New York federal court, accusing Combs of sexual misconduct. Buzbee, who represents more than 100 alleged victims, had initiated legal action against Combs … Read more

Seeking Justice: NH Supreme Court Asked to Review Cap on $38 Million Abuse Case Award

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CONCORD, N.H. — Following a jury ruling that awarded David Meehan $38 million for suffering repeated abuse at a state-run center, his lawyers are now seeking intervention from the New Hampshire Supreme Court. This legal escalation comes in response to a judge’s order that significantly reduced the payout to $475,000, adhering to the state’s statutory cap on damages. Meehan’s attorneys argue this cap undermines the severity of the sustained abuse and are pushing for a judicial review to challenge its constitutionality. David Meehan was subjected to severe mistreatment, including rape and physical assault, by staff … Read more