Survivor

Ongoing Controversy Over $38 Million Award to Youth Detention Center Abuse Survivor

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Manchester, NH — In a remarkable legal settlement, a victim of abuse at the Youth Development Center in Manchester has been awarded $38 million by a federal jury, sparking continued debate and scrutiny over the handling of abuse allegations in state-run juvenile facilities. This substantial award has highlighted systemic issues and has prompted different stakeholders to weigh in on the ramifications for the state and its responsibility to protect its young wards. The case involves David Meehan, who courageously came forward with claims of severe abuse that he endured as a teenager while at the … Read more

Jury Awards $39.9 Million to Stroke Survivor for Negligent Medical Care

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – Antonio DeAngelo, a landscaper and landscape designer from Hoffman Estates, has been awarded $39.9 million by a Cook County jury in a lawsuit over the medical care he received leading up to his stroke in 2015. DeAngelo, now permanently disabled following the stroke, has been struggling with daily tasks, such as showering and navigating his non-wheelchair accessible home. In the lawsuit, DeAngelo and his wife, Jennifer DeAngelo, alleged that his physician at Advocate Physician Partners failed to properly assess and treat his symptoms, ultimately leading to his stroke. The couple expressed … Read more

Bringing Justice to the International Court: British Holocaust Survivor Represent Israel in Genocide Battle

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LONDON, UK – A British lawyer who survived the Holocaust will lead Israel’s legal team in their battle against a claim of genocide at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Henry Meyer, 89, has been appointed to handle the case, which accuses Israel of committing genocidal acts against the Palestinian people. The claim was submitted to the ICJ by Palestine in response to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Meyer, a prominent human rights lawyer, brings a unique perspective to the case. As a Holocaust survivor, he understands the horrors of genocide first-hand. His personal experience adds … Read more

Lyft Driver Faces Rape Lawsuit After Assault Results in Child’s Birth: Survivor Demands Safety Changes

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San Francisco – A lawsuit was filed on Wednesday alleging that a Lyft driver based in San Francisco sexually assaulted and raped a passenger, resulting in the birth of a child. The lawsuit claims that the woman was repeatedly and violently raped by the driver. According to the survivor’s lawyer, Lyft has been aware of multiple sexual assaults and rapes committed by its drivers but has failed to take appropriate action. The alleged attack took place in April 2019 after a night of drinking, as reported by the victim in the lawsuit. Tabatha Means, the … Read more