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Uber has been facing a growing number of allegations and civil lawsuits from rideshare passengers alleging that Uber drivers sexually assaulted them. The lawsuits against Uber allege that the company should be held liable for these sexual assaults because it negligently failed to screen its drivers properly.

Recently, a growing number of sexual assault lawsuits with similar allegations have been filed against Uber across the country. These cases were recently consolidated into an Uber new class action lawsuit (In re: Uber Technologies Inc., Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation – MDL No. 3084).  This new MDL has over 1,400 plaintiffs over 29 states as of November 2024 and is expected to grow to the thousands.

This page will provide the latest news and updates on the Uber driver sexual assault litigation. Our lawyers also provide our predictions on the potential settlement value of these cases. Continue reading

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This page will look at civil sex abuse lawsuits in Georgia. We will discuss the steps involved in filing a sex abuse lawsuit in Georgia. We will also discuss average settlement amounts and jury payouts in Georgia sex abuse cases and look at recent verdicts and settlements.

Recent Georgia Sex Abuse Lawsuit News

December 3, 2024: Sex Trafficking Insurance

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A growing number of women are now suing Massage Envy (a national massage therapy chain) alleging that they were sexually assaulted by company employees during their massage. The lawsuits began getting filed several years ago and are now being filed across the country.

Our national sex abuse lawyers are currently seeking Massage Envy sexual assault cases. If you were sexually abused or touched inappropriately during a massage session at a Massage Envy location, contact us today for free case evaluation online or call 800-553-8082.

Massage Envy Lawsuit News & Updates:

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Dr. Fabio Ortega was a prominent OB/GYN at NorthShore University Health System in Chicago, treating thousands of women for decades. In 2021, Dr. Fabio pleaded guilty to criminal sexual abuse of two former patients. Dr. Ortega had been sexually assaulting and abusing female patients for years. Our sex abuse lawyers blame Dr. Ortega… and NorthShore Health System, as we explain below.

A growing number of Dr. Ortega’s former patients are now coming forward and filing sexual abuse lawsuits against the doctor and against NorthShore Health System (now called Endeavor Health).

If you are a victim of Dr. Ortega, we can help.  Call us today at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

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Victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault can file civil lawsuits against their abuser and other third parties, such as schools, churches, etc. Our sex abuse lawyers help victims get financial compensation by filing civil lawsuits against parties who negligently allowed the abuse to occur or failed to prevent it.

In this post, we will discuss the process of filing a civil lawsuit for sexual abuse in North Carolina. We will look at the relevant laws regarding sex abuse and the average settlement value of these cases.

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This page is about settlement compensation in sex abuse civil lawsuits. We look at sex abuse settlement amounts and jury awards, analyzing both example compensation claims and discussing how payouts are calculated in sex abuse lawsuits.

Our attorneys handle these claims nationwide. If you are a victim of sexual assault or abuse, call us today at 800-553-8082 or contact us confidentially online.   Our sex abuse lawyers can help you get the compensation and justice you deserve for what you have been through.

Sex Abuse Lawsuit News and Updates

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Our national sexual abuse lawyers are currently investigating claims of patient sexual abuse by Dr. Robert Altman, an OB/GYN in Modesto, California. Dr. Altman has recently been accused by the California Medical Board of sexual misconduct and abuse of female patients during examinations.

If you have been a victim of Dr. Robert Altman, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact us at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

About Dr. Robert Altman

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If you were the victim of sexual abuse or assault, either as a child or an adult, you have the right to bring a civil lawsuit against both your abuser and any school, company, or organization that might be liable for the abuse.

In this post, we will provide a brief overview of sexual abuse lawsuits in Iowa. We will explain the applicable statute of limitations for sex abuse civil cases in Iowa and the potential settlement value of these cases.

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This page explains how sex abuse victims can bring civil lawsuits in Michigan and get compensation. Our lawyers will discuss the newly amended statute of limitations for sex abuse civil cases in Michigan. Finally, we will examine these cases’ potential settlement value and recent settlements and verdicts in Michigan sex abuse lawsuits.

Michigan Sex Abuse Lawsuit Recent Updated

November 21, 2024:  The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a sexual abuse lawsuit against multiple defendants, ruling that the claims were barred by statutes of limitation. The plaintiff, who alleged abuse from 1979 to 1993, filed his complaint in 2023, asserting repressed memories of the abuse surfaced during therapy in 2022.

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This page will look at sexual abuse lawsuits against Dr. Barry Brock, an OB-GYN who practiced in Los Angeles for four decades. Many of Dr. Brock’s former patients are now coming forward and accusing him of sexual abuse during examinations.

If you were a victim of unwanted sexual touching during examinations by Dr. Barry Brock, contact our national sex abuse lawyers today for a free case evaluation.

About Dr. Brock

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