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Landmark $25 Million Verdict Awarded in Sexual Abuse Lawsuit against NJ Foster Care System

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New Brunswick, NJ – A woman who suffered sexual abuse as a child in New Jersey’s foster care system has been awarded a historic $25 million by a Middlesex County jury. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the NJ Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS), formerly known as the NJ Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P), in 2019, alleging that foster caretakers had sexually molested her. The abuse occurred in three separate foster care homes during her childhood. The woman claimed that when she reported the abuse, her social workers did not adequately … Read more

Landmark $2.5 Billion Bankruptcy Settlement Empowers 82,000 Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors

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San Francisco, California – More than 82,000 survivors of childhood sexual abuse have finally obtained justice after reaching a historic $2.5 billion bankruptcy settlement with the Boy Scouts of America and related entities. This resolution, achieved after years of pain and waiting, marks a significant milestone for the survivors. The settlement comes as a result of the Boy Scouts’ decision to file for bankruptcy in 2020, in an effort to address the massive wave of lawsuits accusing the organization of covering up rampant sexual abuse. These allegations have haunted the Boy Scouts for decades, tarnishing … Read more

Jury Awards Local Man $5.4 Million in Landmark Sexual Assault Case Against Former Principal

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Brighton, New York – In a recent court case, a jury has awarded a local man over $5 million in damages after he claimed to have been sexually assaulted two decades ago by the former principal of Siena Catholic Academy. The victim, now in his 30s, bravely came forward, alleging that the abuse took place during his time in middle school at Siena. According to the victim, Joseph Grasso, the principal at the time, sexually assaulted him in St. Thomas More Church, located next door to the school. Grasso vehemently denies these allegations. The jury’s … Read more

Landmark Verdict: University of Chicago Medical Center Ordered to Pay $14 Million After Catastrophic Birth Incident

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CHICAGO — A jury has awarded a $14 million verdict to a family after a birth incident at the University of Chicago Medical Center resulted in harm to their child. The incident, which occurred at the renowned medical facility, has prompted concerns about the safety and accountability of the hospital. The case revolves around a birth incident where negligence on the part of the medical staff led to severe and lasting damages to the newborn. The child suffered brain damage due to oxygen deprivation during the delivery process, causing long-term disabilities and requiring ongoing medical … Read more