Detainment

Major Lawsuit Targets Acadia Healthcare Over Alleged Insurance Fraud and Patient Detainment Practices

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New York – A prominent securities law firm, Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP, has initiated a lawsuit against Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. and certain top executives, alleging misconduct that includes insurance fraud and unethical patient retention practices. This legal action puts one of the largest for-profit psychiatric hospital chains in the U.S. under scrutiny for its operations and financial declarations. Investors in Acadia Healthcare are encouraged to join the lawsuit if they seek to recover losses from investments made during the implicated period. The legal claim, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle … Read more

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Seeks Appeal in $208 Million Verdict Over Wrongful Detainment of Young Girl and Contributory Role in Mother’s Suicide

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St. Petersburg, FL — Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg is challenging a court’s decision to award $208 million in damages after accusations of wrongful separation of a 10-year-old girl from her family led to her mother’s tragic suicide. The controversial case, involving a young Florida resident Maya Kowalski, gained national attention following its coverage in a Netflix documentary titled “Take Care of Maya” released in June 2023. The massive settlement was determined by a jury in Venice, who concluded that the hospital’s actions were detrimental to both the child and her family. … Read more

Jury Sides with Des Moines Police in Legal Battle Over George Floyd Protest Detainment

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Des Moines, Iowa – A jury recently sided with Des Moines police officers in a lawsuit stemming from their actions during the protests that erupted following the death of George Floyd in 2020. The legal action, initiated by Denver Foote, argued that her rights were violated when she was arrested while participating in a local demonstration. Foote, who was among the many vocalizing their dissent against police brutality nationwide, contended that her arrest for violating a curfew was unjust. Her claim was that the curfew order was selectively enforced, suggesting it was a tactic to … Read more