Columbia University Irving Medical Center and New York Presbyterian have agreed to pay a combined total of over $165 million to 147 women who came forward alleging that they were sexually abused while under the care of disgraced former gynecologist Robert Hadden. Hadden was convicted of sex-related charges in 2016 in New York state court but served no prison time as a result. Federal charges are still ...
Settlement Reached in New York Gynecologist Sex Abuse Case
Posted November 29, 2022 in Product News and Recalls | Sex Abuse and Trafficking
Over 500 Women Are Ready to Sue Uber for Sexual Assault
Posted September 13, 2022 in Product News and Recalls | Sex Abuse and Trafficking
“While we can’t comment on pending litigation, we will continue to keep safety at the heart of our work.” These words finished a statement issued by Uber in response to news that over 500 women are ready to sue the rideshare service over allegations that they were “kidnapped, sexually assaulted, sexually battered, raped, falsely imprisoned, stalked, harassed, or otherwise attacked” by drivers summoned using the app. The lawsuit also ...
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court May Have Just Shown Us Why a Sex Abuse Amendment is So Important
Posted August 12, 2021 in Product News and Recalls | Sex Abuse and Trafficking
“We need not resolve this issue as it is clear the statute of limitations expired decades ago.” These are the words penned by Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Christine Donohue when writing for the 5-2 majority that seemingly ended a sex abuse survivor’s effort to get justice.
The lawsuit was brought by a woman over claims of sexual abuse endured at the hands of her ...
continue reading...Amendment to Expand Time Limits on Childhood Sex Abuse Allegations Set to Clear Pennsylvania House
Posted June 3, 2021 in Product News and Recalls | Sex Abuse and Trafficking
An amendment to Pennsylvania’s Constitution that would extend time limits on when a survivor of childhood sexual abuse can come forward has once again been approved through a vote in the Commonwealth’s House of Representatives. Changes to Pennsylvania’s constitution must be approved through both chambers of its legislature during two consecutive legislative sessions before being presented to the people as a referendum vote. The ...
New Jersey Schools Settle Laptop Sex Abuse Case for $1 Million
Posted January 26, 2021 in Product News and Recalls | Sex Abuse and Trafficking
When the family of a Camden County 12-year-old girl accepted a school-issued laptop for their daughter to complete work during the 2017-2018 school year, they assumed it would be locked down and configured to prevent access to sites that could potentially cause harm and risk to a child. Instead, the girl used the laptop to download Discord – a chat and messaging platform primarily used for communication within the gaming community.
It was on Discord that she met ...
continue reading...University of California Settles Sex Abuse Case for $73 Million
Posted December 31, 2020 in Product News and Recalls | Sex Abuse and Trafficking
A class-action suit filed against the University of California has led to a $73 million settlement agreement with the seven women who filed the suit alleging multiple acts of sexual abuse at the hands of a university gynecologist. Additionally, the settlement makes compensation available to upward of 6,600 additional women seen by the doctor during his time practicing. Under the terms of ...
