Blog Category - Sexual Assault

Jun

Sextortion Lawsuits Are Rising as Families Seek Accountability for Online Child Exploitation

Gavin tragically took his own life. Today, his story has become one of the most recognized examples of the growing sextortion crisis impacting children and teenagers across the country — and it is raising serious legal questions about whether social media companies and online pla...

Jun

The Hidden Crisis of Sexual Abuse Against Vulnerable Individuals: Why Awareness, Protection, and Accountability Matter

A heartbreaking case out of Maryland is bringing renewed attention to that reality. According to reports, a young woman who is legally blind, largely nonverbal, and reportedly has the cognitive functioning of a toddler, became pregnant after allegedly being sexually assaulted whi...

Jun

Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuits: What Recent Bellwether Verdicts Mean for Survivors

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month—a time to elevate survivor voices, demand accountability, and examine the systems meant to keep people safe. This year, that conversation is being shaped in a significant way by ongoing litigation against Uber, as federal juries begin to we...

Jun

Uber Hit With $8.5 Million Verdict in First Sexual Assault MDL Bellwether Trial

In a landmark decision with nationwide implications, a federal jury has ordered Uber Technologies Inc. to pay $8. 5 million to a survivor of sexual assault in the first bellwether trial arising from the consolidated Uber sexual assault multidistrict litigation (MDL). The verdict s...

Jun

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Fighting for Survivors of Sexual Assault in Medical Settings: What the Michigan Settlement Means – and How We Help Clients Seek Justice

A Michigan court recently finalized a $100 million settlement that will compensate thousands of patients subjected to sexual abuse and privacy violations by Dr. Oumair Aejaz, a physician affiliated with Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. The magnitude of the settlement reflects the dept...

Jun

Uncovering the Truth: The Bibb County Sex Trafficking Case and What It Means for Justice in Alabama

What Happened in Bibb County? Law enforcement recently uncovered an underground bunker on private property in Bibb County where multiple individuals were reportedly held against their will and trafficked. The situation involved not only physical confinement but also alleged sexua...

Jun

Uber “Women Preferences” Feature: Legal Perspective on Mitigating Sexual Assault Risk in Rideshares

Uber's recent announcement unveils a new pilot program—Women Preferences—allowing women riders to request female drivers, and women drivers to opt into serving only women riders. This feature is being tested in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit in the comi...

Jun

Former Troy Football Player Alleges Sexual Harassment and Bullying

A former football player from Troy University recently filed a lawsuit against the university, three coaches, and a former teammate. The player accuses the defendants of engaging in sexual harassment and bullying while on the football team. Specifically, the plaintiff alleges se...

Jun

Ex-Paramedic in Alabama Sentenced for Sexual Assault

When we become injured or ill and need medical assistance, we trust that the paramedics, nurses, and doctors will help us recover. Unfortunately, not all medical professionals take their ethical obligations seriously. A former paramedic who worked in Alabama and Mississippi has ...

Jun

HGD Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault Lawsuits

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Jun

The Rise of Sexual Abuse by Teachers

Erik Heninger and Brandy Robertson secured a $1. 5 million judgment against a cheerleading coach and gym for sexual assault and invasion of privacy of two women. Along with other acts, the coach was secretly recording the cheerleaders - minors at the time – in various...

Jun

Jury Finds AL School Superintendent Guilty of Sexual Harassment, Assault, and Battery

An Alabama jury found a former school superintendent guilty of sexual harassment and assault, and battery last week. Sexual harassment victims filed a civil lawsuit against the superintendent. The court found him guilty of sexual harassment under the 14th Amendment equal protect...

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