Sexual

Uber Faces Surge in Sexual Assault Lawsuits, Class Action Consolidation as Allegations Mount

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San Francisco, CA – Hundreds of Uber passengers have alleged in a class-action lawsuit that they were sexually assaulted by their drivers, sparking broad legal scrutiny and demanding accountability from the rideshare giant. The cases have been consolidated into a multidistrict litigation (MDL) under “In re: Uber Technologies Inc., Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation – MDL No. 3084”, which as of August 2024 encompasses nearly 400 claims and is expected to surge into the thousands. The lawsuit accuses Uber of failing to conduct sufficient background checks on drivers, lacking adequate safety measures, and prioritizing rapid expansion … Read more

Harvard Settles Lawsuit with Graduate Students Over Mishandled Sexual Harassment Claims Against Professor

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Cambridge, MA — In a recent legal development, Harvard University reached a settlement with three graduate students who previously filed a lawsuit accusing the institution of mishandling their sexual harassment claims against a former professor. According to court documents released Wednesday, the parties mutually agreed to dismiss the case, incurring no costs and with prejudice, effectively bringing a close to the dispute. Margaret G. Czerwienski, Lilia M. Kilburn, and Amulya Mandava, the suing students, asserted that the university failed to act appropriately after allegations surfaced that John L. Comaroff, a professor affiliated with the Anthropology … Read more

Courage and Justice: Utah Supreme Court Reinstates Sexual Assault Case Against Provo OB-GYN, Victim Shares Her Story

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Salt Lake City, Utah — A significant legal development occurred in Utah as the state’s Supreme Court reinstated a sexual assault lawsuit involving a Provo-based OB-GYN, David H. Broadbent, prompting the victim to publicly voice her relief and determination for justice. The decision comes years after the initial filing in 2018, which faced dismissal by a lower court citing statute limitations. The case pivots around allegations from a former patient, who claims she was sexually assaulted during an appointment in 2015. Initially turned away by the courts due to the perceived timing of the legal … Read more

Local Attorney Dubbed ‘Dopest Lawyer in Town’ Faces Serious Charges of Sexual Assault and Family Violence

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San Antonio, Texas — A local attorney, who branded himself as the “dopest lawyer in town,” has been arrested on multiple charges, including felony sexual assault and family violence, authorities announced. The lawyer, whose self-promotion previously attracted attention online, was taken into custody earlier this week. His arrest followed allegations of sexual misconduct and related violent offenses, details of which were outlined in a press statement by local law enforcement. Authorities stated that the charges stem from multiple incidents, signaling a pattern of behavior that spurred them to take swift action. According to police reports, … Read more