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This page looks at the growing tide of lawsuits alleging that Boston area doctor Derrick Todd, M.D., at Bringham and Women’s Hospital sexually abused hundreds of females.

A growing number of women—228 and counting—have come forward and filed lawsuits alleging that Dr. Todd performed unnecessary pelvic and rectal exams on them for his own sexual gratification. This page will look at who is eligible to file a lawsuit against Dr. Todd and what the potential settlement value of these cases could be.

This page examines settlement amounts and jury awards in personal injury cases in Illinois. Our attorneys also offer an analysis of Illinois personal injury law.

As a personal injury victim pursuing a compensation claim in Illinois, it’s natural to want to understand the potential range of settlement payouts. After all, monetary compensation is ultimately the goal of a personal injury or wrongful death claim.

This page aims to explore how personal injury cases have been resolved in Illinois, allowing you to compare your claim with Illinois personal injury settlement statistics and examples of settlements and jury awards.

On this page we will look at civil lawsuits alleging that juvenile detainees and foster children at VisionQuest facilities were sexually abused by staff members. If you were sexually abused at a VisionQuest facility, you may be able to get financial compensation. Call us today at 800-553-8082.

About VisionQuest

VisionQuest provides residential treatment and mentoring for troubled and dependent minors or juvenile delinquents in Arizona, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Texax.  A juvenile delinquent is a young person engaging in behavior that would be considered criminal if done by an adult. Juveniles whose legal guardians are unable or unwilling to care for them may be placed in foster care through a dependency proceeding initiated by the state.

Recent scientific evidence has shown that long-term use of chemical hair relaxer products can increase the risk of uterine cancer and other hormone-related health conditions. This has prompted hair relaxer lawsuits against cosmetic companies like L’Oréal. These lawsuits allege that L’Oréal’s popular hair relaxer product, Dark & Lovely, caused uterine cancer and other injuries.

In this post, we will look at the new scientific evidence and the allegations that are being made against L’Oréal regarding its Dark & Lovely product.

Dark and Lovely Relaxer Lawsuit Updates

This page will look at recent sexual abuse lawsuits filed by former patients at the Good Shepard Services mental health treatment center for youth. Good Shepherd was , a now-closed facility in Halethorpe, Maryland, of sexual abuse. The lawsuits were filed under the new law CVA law in Maryland and they alleged that the state Department of Juvenile Services negligently failed to prevent young women from being sexually abused at Good Shepard.

On this page, we will look at sex abuse lawsuits involving juveniles who were detained at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center (BCJJC), a detention facility in Baltimore, Maryland for juvenile offenders. A new law in Maryland now gives victims of child sexual abuse the ability to file civil lawsuits against the state to seek financial compensation even when the abuse occurred decades ago.

News and Updates:

February 3, 2025: The Maryland Child Victims Act (CVA), which took effect in 2023, eliminated the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits related to child sexual abuse. What made this legislation especially significant was its retroactive application, granting survivors the ability to file claims even for decades-old abuse. However, opponents quickly challenged the law, arguing it was unconstitutional under Maryland’s state constitution. The case was fast-tracked to the Maryland Supreme Court for review.

One piece of future litigation that is interesting is processed food childhood diabetes lawsuits. Our law firm is not currently handling lawsuits regarding childhood type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease linked to ultra-processed foods. But the prospect of future litigation is interesting and worth talking about.

Ulta-Processed Food Diabetes Lawsuit Updates

This litigation is moving forward quite quickly.  Here is the latest news and updates:

Miller & Zois is a national personal injury law firm.  Our law firm routinely handles severe personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits nationwide, including Washington. Our firm has helped injury victims in Washington get compensation in various types of cases across the state, including medical malpractice, birth injuries, sex abuse, major auto accidents, and everything else.

Calculating Settlement Amounts in Personal Injury Lawsuits in Washington

Settlement payouts for personal injury claims in Washington are largely driven by the strength of the plaintiff’s case and the likelihood of winning at trial. It all starts there. The ability to present compelling evidence that establishes the defendant’s liability and proves damages puts significant pressure on defendants. They are more likely to settle when faced with the risk of a high jury payout. The prospect of losing at trial and paying even more in compensation—including legal fees—motivates defendants to offer larger settlements when they believe the plaintiff will win at trial.

This page will look at Saxenda cancer and gastroparesis lawsuits. Saxenda is a weight loss drug that is similar to Ozempic. Several years ago, Saxenda was linked to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. Now, new evidence has emerged that indicates that Saxenda might also cause a serious condition called gastroparesis (stomach paralysis).

Our firm is currently investigating Saxenda cases from anyone who used Saxenda for at least 6 months and was subsequently diagnosed with gastroparesis. Contact us at 800-553-8082 for a free consultation or get a free case evaluation online. Continue reading

Your cell phone tracks more about your life than you might realize—calls, texts, location data, and more. In legal cases, these digital footprints can become crucial pieces of evidence. But how accessible are these records? Can your phone records be subpoenaed without your knowledge? What do phone records actually show, and how can they be obtained?
This guide breaks down everything you need to know about subpoenas for phone records. Our lawyers explain the legal process for obtaining phone records, how much it costs to subpoena phone records, and whether you can access someone else’s records without their consent. We also discuss whether you can subpoena text messages and what kind of data wireless carriers store.

Whether you are involved in a lawsuit, need evidence for a legal dispute, or are simply concerned about your privacy, understanding the rules around cell phone records can be critical. Knowing when and how these records can be accessed may help you protect your rights or build a stronger case.

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