Misconduct

Surgeon Wins $15M Verdict in Biased Investigation of Sexual Misconduct Complaints at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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Philadelphia, PA – In a recent case at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJ), a surgeon was awarded a substantial $15 million in a sex bias lawsuit. The surgeon, who remains unnamed, was accused of sexual misconduct by a student and medical resident at TJ, leading to a Title IX complaint against the surgeon. Following the complaint, an investigation was carried out by an external law firm, and during the subsequent legal proceedings, the court ordered the release of the investigation report, albeit with permissible redactions for attorney-client privilege. According to the plaintiff, the investigation into … Read more

Allegations of Abuse and Misconduct Surface in Lawsuit Against NY National Guard and DocGo, Revealing “Systemic Problems” at Facility

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Buffalo, NY — A lawsuit has been filed against the New York National Guard and the company DocGo, alleging various abuses that took place at the Quality Inn in Cheektowaga. According to the plaintiffs’ attorney, Nate McMurray, the facility has “systemic problems” and a failure of leadership on all levels. The 19 plaintiffs in the lawsuit claim instances of rape, battery, false imprisonment, and other abuses by asylum seekers and contractors from DocGo. The lawsuit, which spans 16 pages, accuses members of the New York National Guard and DocGo staff of engaging in sexual relationships … Read more

Closing Arguments Unveiled in Sydney Trial: Rugby Star Accused of Sexual Misconduct

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SYDNEY, Australia – Closing arguments began today in the trial of Australian rugby player Kurtley Beale, who is accused of sexual misconduct. The trial is taking place in the Downing Centre District Court in Sydney. Beale is facing charges of sexual intercourse without consent and two counts of sexual touching. During the closing address, Crown prosecutor Jeff Tunks highlighted specific sections of the pub’s CCTV footage that, he argued, support the allegations against Beale. Tunks claimed that Beale’s hand moved downwards from the woman’s back before swiftly removing it, suggesting intentional touching. He asked the … Read more

Loveland Lawyer Publicly Censured by Colorado Supreme Court for Professional Misconduct in Personal Injury Case

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LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) – Loveland lawyer Sarah Schielke has received a public censure from the Colorado Supreme Court presiding disciplinary judge as a result of an incident that occurred two years ago. The ruling, which was approved on January 26 by Presiding Disciplinary Judge Bryan Large, came after Schielke’s close friend and client allegedly suffered injuries and emotional trauma. A public censure is a published reprimand that acknowledges a lawyer’s actions as grounds for disciplinary action, but does not prevent them from continuing to practice law, according to the terminology of the Colorado Supreme Court. … Read more