Lawsuit Information Center

July 12, 2025

Maryland Juvenile Detention Center Sex Abuse Lawsuits

Recent reports and investigations have shown that detainees at Maryland juvenile detention centers (the Hickey School, Cheltenham, and Waxter, in particular) were often subjected to sexual abuse and assault by staff and other inmates.

Thanks to a new law in Maryland, victims of child sexual abuse at Maryland juvenile detention schools can now bring civil lawsuits against the state and get financial compensation. This page will look at sex abuse lawsuits against juvenile facilities in Maryland.

Our Maryland sex abuse lawyers are helping victims of juvenile detention center sex abuse get the compensation they deserve. Our attorneys are still taking new cases, even with the new cap.

July 12, 2025

Illinois Malpractice Settlement Amounts and Law

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page is about Illinois medical malpractice lawsuits, how they work, and the settlement amounts and jury payouts victims see.

Sample settlements and verdicts are useful tools in conjunction with other tools to help victims better understand at least the range of values in a medical malpractice case. Clearly, no two cases are the same, and you cannot summarize a case in a paragraph.

Sometimes, I have tried or settled cases where there was no way to summarize the case in a way that would explain why the plaintiff won or why the verdict was as high or low as it was. Said differently, reading these is important and education in understanding the value of medical malpractice claims in Illinois but you can only learn so much from these.

July 11, 2025

Michigan Juvenile Detention Center Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

For years, juvenile detention centers in Michigan have been accused of failing to protect young inmates from sexual abuse. Recently, a series of investigations and lawsuits have begun to uncover a systemic problem and evidence that juvenile inmates in Michigan were frequently victimized by staff members at various facilities. Victims of sexual abuse at Michigan juvenile detention centers are now coming forward and filing lawsuits against the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

This page will look at Michigan sex abuse lawsuits involving juvenile detention centers and residential treatment facilities, and the settlement value of these cases.

If you were abused in a Michigan juvenile detention center, talk to our lawyers who are already litigating these cases. We can help you understand your options–confidentially and at no cost. Call us at 800-553-8082 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.

July 11, 2025

Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawyer

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Miller & Zois has some of the most highly regarded and successful Maryland medical malpractice lawyers. Our attorneys have earned tens of millions of dollars for our clients by successfully litigating medical malpractice cases throughout Maryland and Washington, DC. We care, and we can help you.

The purpose of this page is to tell you what you need to know to make the right decisions to maximize your medical malpractice settlement amount or jury payout. You only have one medical malpractice case. Our malpractice lawyers tell you what you need to know to make sure you get the most money possible.

If you have been the victim of medical malpractice in Maryland, contact us today for a free case evaluation. Call us at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

July 9, 2025

Over-the-Counter Drug Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and medications are widely used these days for common ailments. OTC drugs are popular and convenient because consumers can buy them without any input from a doctor or other medical professional. Ready access to OTC drugs presents some risks, however. On this page, our product liability lawyers will look at potential lawsuits involving OTC drug injuries.

OTC Lawsuits – News and Updates:

July 2025: The FDA issued a warning to PMS4PMS, LLC, a company producing OTC drugs in New York, for violating manufacturing quality standards. The agency found that the company was releasing products without confirming whether they actually contained the listed active ingredients or whether the drugs remained stable through the expiration date. These types of violations raise serious concerns about consumer safety.

July 9, 2025

Massachusetts Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

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 Massachusetts. Our lawyers explain the Massachusetts statute of limitations for sex abuse civil cases and the potential settlement amounts you might see if you bring a claim. We will also discuss how a new proposed law in Massachusetts could make it much easier for child sex abuse victims to bring lawsuits.

If you have a Massachusetts sex abuse case, contact our law firm today for a free online consultation or call us at 800-553-8082.

July 8, 2025

AFFF Testicular Cancer Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page examines AFFF firefighting foam lawsuits involving testicular cancer and their potential settlement value.

Aqueous film-forming foam (“AFFF”), commonly referred to as firefighting foam, has been used for a long time to extinguish fires fueled by gasoline and other chemicals. Firefighting foam contains high concentrations of PFAS, and new scientific evidence has linked PFAS exposure to certain cancer types.

Testicular cancer is one of the diseases that has been scientifically linked to occupational exposure to AFFF firefighting foam. Our lawyers like these cases. We think the link between testicular cancer and firefighting foam is overwhelming. Our attorneys also think these lawsuits have a strong chance of settling in 2025. If the defendants are going to target types of claims to settle, testicular cancer cases would be an excellent place to start.

July 7, 2025

West Virginia Sex Abuse Lawsuit Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault in West Virginia 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 look at the process of filing a civil lawsuit for sexual abuse in West Virginia. We will look at the relevant laws regarding sex abuse and the average settlement value of these cases.

If you or your child has been a victim of sex abuse, call our attorneys today at 800-553-8082 for a free consultation, or get a confidential case evaluation online.

July 7, 2025

South Carolina Sex Abuse Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This post will look at sex abuse and assault lawsuits in South Carolina. We will look at some of the key points of law regarding sex abuse lawsuits in South Carolina, including the statute of limitations. We will also examine the potential settlement value of South Carolina sexual abuse lawsuits.

South Carolina Sex Abuse Lawsuit Updates

The law on sex abuse lawsuits is always evolving. So let’s begin with recent updates on sexual abuse and assault claims in South Carolina:

July 7, 2025

UHS Hartgrove Hospital Sex Abuse Lawsuit Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System, located in Chicago, Illinois, is a psychiatric facility that provides inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment to children, adolescents, and adults. Owned and operated by UHS of Hartgrove, Inc., a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), the facility serves patients suffering from a range of psychiatric disorders, including depression, PTSD, ADHD, and behavioral disorders.

Despite its mission to provide psychiatric care, Hartgrove Hospital has faced persistent allegations of abuse, neglect, and institutional failures, particularly concerning the treatment of minors. Over the years, reports have surfaced of staff members exploiting patients, failure to supervise vulnerable minors, and systemic efforts to cover up abuse rather than report it. These allegations are consistent with issues found across multiple UHS-owned behavioral health facilities.

If you or a loved one experienced abuse at Hartgrove or another UHS facility, call us at 800-553-8082 or reach out to us confidentially online. We understand how difficult it is to come forward. Our job is to listen, to take you seriously, and to guide you through the legal process with respect and care. You deserve answers, accountability, and a legal team committed to helping you pursue fair compensation.