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Operators of four nursing homes agree to pay $45 million following neglect and mistreatment of residents, including sitting in their own waste and understaffing.
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Public Safety
A Colorado state representative has filed a lawsuit against Lyft, alleging she was sexually assaulted by a man posing as a certified driver.
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Healthcare
Columbia University and NY-Presbyterian Hospital agreed to pay $750 million for 576 abuse claims against former gynecologist Robert Hadden, adding to over $1 billion in total payouts related to his misconduct.
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After six years of litigation, nearly 500 survivors in Rochester, New York, have reached a $246 million settlement for claims of childhood sexual abuse by clergy members.
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Religious Institutions
New Orleans Archdiocese Offers $230M Abuse Settlement
The Archdiocese of New Orleans proposed a $230 million settlement for over 500 clergy sexual abuse claims, conditioned on institutional reforms and a two-thirds survivor vote for approval.
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Juvenile Homes & Detention Centers
Oregon Youth Authority Sued Over Sexual Abuse at Detention Facilities
Former youth detainees filed a lawsuit accusing the Oregon Youth Authority of failing to prevent staff sexual abuse in state facilities.
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Colleges & Schools
New Jersey Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Students
In 2023, a New Jersey high school teacher pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting multiple students, triggering both criminal penalties and civil lawsuits against the district.
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Colleges & Schools
California School District Settles Abuse Lawsuit for $7M
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District in California reached a $7 million settlement with a former student who alleged she was sexually abused by a teacher.
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Sports Organizations
NWSL and U.S. Soccer Agree to $5M Settlement Over Abuse Scandal
The National Women’s Soccer League & U.
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Sports Organizations
Larry Nassar Survivors Reach $380M Settlement with USA Gymnastics
Hundreds of survivors of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar reached a $380 million settlement with USA Gymnastics and the U.
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Addiction Centers
Former Addiction Counselor Accused of Abusing Patients
A former addiction counselor in the Syracuse, New York area has been accused of sexually abusing four patients while overseeing their treatment.
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General Abuse
Institutional Custody Abuse
DOJ Report Details Widespread Sexual Abuse in Federal Prisons
A 2023 Justice Department investigation revealed extensive sexual abuse by staff members in federal prisons, documenting hundreds of incidents over several years.
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General Abuse
Entertainment Industry Abuse
Harvey Weinstein Loses Appeal of Rape Conviction
New York’s highest court upheld Harvey Weinstein’s 23-year prison sentence for rape and sexual assault, rejecting his appeal for a retrial.
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General Abuse
Human Trafficking
Major Hotel Chains Face Human Trafficking Lawsuits
A series of lawsuits filed in federal court accuse hotel giants Hilton, Marriott, and others of profiting from human trafficking by failing to intervene when warning signs were present.
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General Abuse
Hospitality & Lifestyle Abuse
Edgewood Country Club Sued for Ignoring Predator Chef
At Edgewood Country Club, a lawsuit alleges that female staffers were aware of a chef’s inappropriate and predatory behavior but that management ignored warnings.
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General Abuse
Hospitality & Lifestyle Abuse
Employee Sues Boys & Girls Club Chapter Over Repeated Sexual Abuse
A Schenectady, New York woman has filed suit against the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area, alleging that two staff members sexually harassed and assaulted her.
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General Abuse
Hospitality & Lifestyle Abuse
Guest Sues St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort Over Intrusion During Shower
A woman has filed a lawsuit seeking $7 million from St.
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General Abuse
Hospitality & Lifestyle Abuse
Hotel Chain Faces Sex-Trafficking Claims in Seattle
A lawsuit in Seattle has cleared a hurdle in court: a judge allowed claims to proceed against Choice Hotels International for allegedly facilitating sex trafficking at a motel location.
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General Abuse
Institutional Custody Abuse
DOJ Sues Shelter Provider over Sexual Abuse of Migrant Children
The U.
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General Abuse
Family Abuse
Woman Awarded $25M After Suing Brother for Years of Abuse
In New York, a woman secured a $25 million civil judgment against her older brother after alleging he sexually abused her beginning when she was six years old.
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General Abuse
Family Abuse
$2.28B Verdict Against Stepfather in California
A Riverside County jury awarded $2.28 billion to a woman who sued her stepfather for years of sexual abuse beginning in childhood.
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Public Safety
Online Platforms & Apps Abuse
Surrey Woman Sues Skip Over Alleged Sexual Assault During Delivery
A woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Skip, claiming that a driver representing the company grabbed her wrist, attempted to kiss her, and refused to let go as she tried to escape.
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Online Platforms & Apps Abuse
DoorDash Investigates Alleged Sexual Assault Attempt by Driver at UConn
DoorDash is under investigation after a student reported being lured into a vehicle during a delivery, where an attempted sexual assault allegedly took place.
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Public Safety
Hospitality & Lifestyle Abuse
Airbnb Housekeeper Sues After Sexual Assault by Intruder
In Fort Lauderdale, a housekeeper is suing Airbnb, the property owner, and others after reportedly being sexually assaulted by an intruder while cleaning a rental property.
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Public Safety
Online Platforms & Apps Abuse
Survivors Call Out Dating Apps for Mishandling Assault Reports
A WBUR report found that many survivors of sexual assault through dating apps felt unsupported after reporting incidents to companies like Tinder and Hinge.
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Public Safety
Online Platforms & Apps Abuse
Report Says Dating Apps Allow Abusers Back on Platforms
An LAist investigation revealed that Match Group, the parent company of dating apps like Tinder and Hinge, has allowed individuals accused of sexual assault to rejoin the platforms.
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Healthcare
Healthcare Abuse
$23M Class-Action Settlement for Patients Abused Under Anesthesia in West Virginia
A class-action lawsuit has led to a $23 million settlement for approximately 2,500 women who claim they were sexually abused while under anesthesia.
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Healthcare
Healthcare Abuse
300 Former Patients Sue Chicago-Area Health System Over OB/GYN Abuse
Three hundred women have filed a lawsuit against a Chicago OB/GYN and associated hospitals, alleging that Dr.
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Healthcare
Healthcare Abuse
2 Lawsuits Filed Over Sexual Misconduct by WA Doctor & Hospital System
Five lawsuits have been brought by women against Providence Health & Services, Kadlec Regional Medical Center, and Kadlec Clinic, alleging sexual abuse by OB/GYN Dr.
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Healthcare
Healthcare Abuse
Lawsuit Against BlueSprig for Alleged Behavioral Therapist Abuse
BlueSprig Pediatrics, along with its behavioral health wing, is facing a lawsuit alleging that a therapist sexually abused a patient while treating behavior issues in a clinical setting.
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Colleges & Schools
LA School Speech Therapist Sued for Alleged Abuse
A mother has filed a lawsuit against a speech therapist working under the LA Unified School District, alleging the therapist groomed and sexually abused her 13-year-old son.
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Military & Law Enforcement
Army Doctor Pleads Guilty to Abusing Soldiers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord
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Military & Law Enforcement
Defense Contractor Found Liable in Abu Ghraib Torture Case
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Institutional Trust - Foster Homes & Child Services
$7M Settlement for Abuse by Foster Parents in Massachusetts
Four people who were abused in a Massachusetts foster home by licensed foster parents filed suit against the Department of Children and Families and state social workers.
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LA County $4B Settlement Covers Foster Home Abuse Claims
Los Angeles County has approved a historic $4 billion settlement to resolve nearly 7,000 claims of sexual abuse in foster homes and juvenile facilities spanning decades.
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Public Safety
Online Platforms & Apps Abuse
Webster County Family Sues Roblox After Alleged Exploitation
A Missouri family in Webster County has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, alleging that the platform's safety features and moderation policies failed to prevent the predatory grooming of their teenage child.
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Public Safety
Online Platforms & Apps Abuse
Louisiana AG Sues Roblox Over Child Safety Failures
Louisiana's Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed a lawsuit against Roblox Corporation, accusing the gaming platform of enabling sexual predators due to insufficient child safety protections.
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Addiction Centers
Multiple Women Sue Drug Rehab for Alleged Director Abuse
Several women formerly admitted to Crossroads Treatment Center in LaGrange, Georgia, have filed a lawsuit accusing the center’s former director of sexual abuse, harassment, and coercion.
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Elderly & Nursing Home Abuse
Dragged and Left: Lawsuit After Hip Fracture at NY Nursing Home
A 79-year-old dementia patient suffered a displaced hip fracture after being allegedly dragged by a nursing home staff member and left on the floor for nearly eight minutes without help.
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Elderly & Nursing Home Abuse
$45M Settlement in NY Nursing Home Abuse Case
Operators of four nursing homes agree to pay $45 million following neglect and mistreatment of residents, including sitting in their own waste and understaffing.
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Public Safety
Uber & Lyft Assault
Uber Faces Hundreds of Sexual Assault Lawsuits
Uber is facing hundreds of lawsuits alleging sexual assaults by drivers, with cases consolidated into multidistrict litigation in California.
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Uber & Lyft Assault
Colorado Lawmaker Sues Lyft Over Alleged Assault
A Colorado state representative has filed a lawsuit against Lyft, alleging she was sexually assaulted by a man posing as a certified driver.
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Institutional Trust
Boy Scouts of America
$25M Verdict Against Former Scoutmaster
A Buffalo TV outlet reports a $25M CVA verdict against a former scoutmaster for decades-old abuse; significant survivor win (older case but strong accountability).
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Boy Scouts of America
$30M Verdict in Boy Scouts Camp Abuse Case
A New York judge awarded $30M to Jeff Pringle, who was abused in the 1980s by an attorney posing as a camp doctor at Forestburgh Scout Reservation.
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General Abuse
Entertainment Industry Abuse
James Toback Verdict Awards $1.68B
A New York jury has awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of sexual abuse.
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Religious Institutions
Holy Cross Order Verdict: $2.4M to Survivor
A jury in New Orleans awarded $2.4 million in damages to a survivor abused decades ago by a member of the Holy Cross order, under new state laws enabling older claims.
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Religious Institutions
LA Archdiocese $880M Abuse Settlement
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles agreed to pay $880 million to settle decades of clergy sexual abuse claims, one of the largest church settlements to date.
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Sports Organizations
U.S. DOJ Settles Nassar Claims for $138.7M
The Justice Department reached a $138.7 million settlement with survivors of Larry Nassar, after claims the FBI failed to act on early reports of abuse.
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General Abuse
Institutional Custody Abuse
California Prison Abuse Settlement Reaches $116M
The federal government agreed to pay over $116 million to more than 100 women who were abused by prison employees in a California federal prison.
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Healthcare Abuse
Columbia / NY-Presbyterian $750M Hadden Settlement
Columbia University and NY-Presbyterian Hospital agreed to pay $750 million for 576 abuse claims against former gynecologist Robert Hadden, adding to over $1 billion in total payouts related to his misconduct.
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Juvenile Homes & Detention Centers
LA County $4B Settlement in Juvenile Abuse Cases
Los Angeles County approved a $4 billion settlement to resolve over 6,800 sexual abuse claims in its juvenile detention and foster care facilities, covering decades of alleged institutional failure and abuse.
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Religious Institutions
Diocese of Rochester $246M Clergy Abuse Settlement
After six years of litigation, nearly 500 survivors in Rochester, New York, have reached a $246 million settlement for claims of childhood sexual abuse by clergy members.
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