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Glen Mills Schools Legal Battle: New Key Hearing Dates Scheduled in Ongoing Abuse Case

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Philadelphia, PA – A significant legal development has been set in motion as the Glen Mills Schools, a former Pennsylvania reformatory school, faces a mass tort proceeding involving numerous former students. These cases, which have been consolidated due to their similar claims of abuse and neglect, will be scrutinized under new bellwether trial dates. These trials are pivotal as they may set the tone for resolutions in hundreds of other related cases. The school, once renowned as the oldest reform school in the country, was shut down in 2019 following numerous alarming allegations. These claims … Read more

Restart on the Horizon: Glen Mills Schools Litigation Rescheduled for New Bellwether Trial Dates

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PHILADELPHIA — After a temporary pause in proceedings, the first in a series of bellwether trials regarding alleged abuse at the Glen Mills Schools is slated to begin, following a rescheduling by the overseeing judge in Philadelphia. Initially set to commence this past summer, the trials were put on hold to allow for court-ordered mediation between the parties involved. This legal action follows a tumultuous period for the once notable reform school, which shuttered in 2019 after reports of abuse surfaced, leading to significant legal and social fallout. The upcoming trials are expected to set … Read more

Webster County Jail Escapees Indicted for Second-Degree Escape – Trial Dates Set

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Dixon, Kentucky – Two men who escaped from Webster County Detention Center in December are now facing charges after being indicted by a grand jury on February 14th. According to the grand jury, there was sufficient evidence against Tony Bojangles Elders and Jodie Eugene Crowley for their cases to proceed to Webster County Circuit Court. Both men have been charged with second-degree escape. Last Thursday, Elders and Crowley were arraigned, with pretrial conference dates set for May 2nd. The incident took place on December 17th when the two inmates walked away from the jail’s Restricted … Read more

Save the Date: Mass Torts Puerto Rico 2024 Conference Announces Dates for Annual Event

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The Mass Torts Puerto Rico 2024 Conference has been announced by Paul Napoli, Partner at Napoli Shkolnik. The event, organized by The Trial Lawyers of Puerto Rico, will be held from April 30th to May 2nd, 2024. This marks the third annual mass torts event since its launch in 2021. The Mass Torts conference aims to provide a platform for attorneys to come together and engage in substantive programming. Over the course of two days, participants can expect concise seminars on emerging and active torts, as well as discussions on … Read more