Childrens

Syracuse University Unveils Innovative Legal-Medical Clinic to Support Children’s Health and Legal Needs

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Syracuse, N.Y. — Starting this Spring 2025 semester, Syracuse University’s College of Law will enhance its Office of Clinical Legal Education with the addition of the Syracuse Medical Legal Partnership (SMLP). This innovative clinic aims to merge legal support with pediatric healthcare to optimize outcomes for children confronting major health and societal challenges. The SMLP is a collaborative endeavor between the SUNY Upstate Medical University’s pediatric unit and Syracuse University’s College of Law. It is co-directed by Professor Suzette Meléndez of the College of Law, Dr. Steven Blatt from Upstate University Hospital, and Professor Sarah … Read more

Seattle Children’s Hospital Ordered to Pay $21M in Landmark Racial Discrimination Case

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Seattle, Washington — A Seattle jury recently ruled that Seattle Children’s Hospital created a racially hostile work environment, culminating in a $21 million judgment for Dr. Benjamin Danielson, a former senior medical officer at the hospital’s Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic. The verdict, announced on December 23, 2024, concludes a protracted legal battle spotlighting the deep-seated racial issues within healthcare institutions. Dr. Danielson, who led the Odessa Brown clinic from 1999 until his 2020 resignation, stepped down citing persistent institutional racism. His departure was followed by litigation against the hospital, where he detailed a work environment … Read more

Former Seattle Children’s Doctor Wins $21 Million in Landmark Discrimination Lawsuit

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Seattle, WA – A jury in Seattle has awarded a substantial $21 million verdict to a former doctor at Seattle Children’s Hospital, highlighting serious allegations of workplace discrimination. The former employee, Dr. Russell DeGroote, successfully argued that his termination was a result of discriminatory practices based on his age and perceived mental and physical disabilities. Dr. DeGroote, who was 68 at the time of his dismissal, held the position at Seattle Children’s for over seven years. Throughout his tenure, he claimed to have experienced repeated discriminatory actions that were based on assumptions about his age … Read more

Massachusetts Mother to Pursue Insanity Defense in Tragic Case of Children’s Deaths

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Duxbury, MA — In a tragic case that has gripped Massachusetts, Lindsay Clancy, a mother accused of the murder of her three young children, is set to pursue an insanity defense, according to court filings. The incident occurred on January 24, 2023, inside the family home. Legal documents reveal that Clancy’s defense team, led by attorney Kevin Reddington, submitted a notice asserting her lack of criminal responsibility due to mental illness. This legal move, filed in Plymouth Superior Court, indicates that expert witness testimony will support her mental condition at the time of the crime. … Read more