Lawsuits Claim Sexual Abuse at Oregon’s Coffee Creek Correctional Facility
The plaintiffs claim Coffee Creek staff enabled an alleged sex predator to abuse inmates for years.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Chester County Family Sues SoCal Herbal Remedies Over Son’s Death
A Chester County family is suing SoCal Herbal Remedies after Caleb Sturgis, 25, took kratom, an herbal supplement, and died.
Alabama Judge Recognizes Aborted Baby as Legal Person, Allowing Personhood Alabama Case to Proceed
Earlier this week, an Alabama judge ruled that unborn babies are legal people entitled to the same legal rights and protections as everyone else. The decision allows a suit filed by Ryan Magers against the Alabama Women’s Center for Reproductive Alternatives (AWC) abortion facility to proceed.
Inaugural Data-Driven Lawyer Award Winners and the “Future of Law”
Five tech-savvy attorneys – from senior associate to shareholder – discuss the importance and impact
of data and analytics in today’s challenging legal environment.
Abu Ghraib Inmates’ Lawsuit Given Green Light After 10 Years
A federal judge has scheduled an April trial, giving the three inmates a chance to finally tell their story before an American jury.
Transgender Illinois Inmate in Men’s Prison Sues for Transfer
Two months after another transgender Illinois inmate was moved to a women’s prison, Janiah Monroe is trying to pressure the state Department of Corrections to move her, too.
Jury Awards Patient’s Family $14 Million Following Debilitating Stroke
A young woman’s family is set to receive nearly $14 million after an elective heart stent replacement surgery led to a stroke and cognitive impairment.
Therapist Allegedly Took Advantage of Vulnerable Patients, Staff
Renowned Massachusetts psychiatrist Dr. Keith Ablow has been accused by several patients and former staff members of sexual harassment and coerced sexual relationships.
Doctor for Late Soundgarden Singer Chris Cornell Moves to Dismiss Negligence Lawsuit
While Cornell’s widow and children blame the singer’s death on a bad prescription, Dr. Robert Koblin claims he ordered Ativan without any ambiguity.
Widow is Ready to Sue Army for Husband’s Stomach Cancer
Widow of Army vet is ready to sue over her husband’s missed stomach cancer, but the Feres Doctrine will likely ensure her case never makes it to trial.