Lawsuit Information Center

September 25, 2026

Olympus Scope Lawsuit

Between 2013 and 2024, contaminated Olympus duodenoscopes infected hundreds of patients at hospitals across the United States. At least 35 people died from these medical scopes.

What happened? These awful infections were caused by dangerous, drug-resistant bacteria that were extremely difficult to treat.

So you had patients who went to the hospital, often getting diagnostic or therapeutic procedures that they did not think would be a big deal, only to come out with infections that damaged organs, required months of intensive care, or, tragically, proved fatal.

September 24, 2026

Gambling Addiction Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Our lawyers are primarily investigating gambling addiction lawsuits involving DraftKings and FanDuel.

These lawsuits revolve around the idea that these companies had the data to identify compulsive gambling behavior. Did they use that data to protect gambling addicts or did they use this information to target them?

No, just the opposite. Instead of slowing vulnerable users down, DraftKings, FanDuel, and other defendants allegedly saw them as cash cow targets and pushed bonus bets, deposit matches, and anything else they could to keep them addicted and burning money on their betting apps. So the issue at trial is whether the platform used design, data, and marketing to keep a vulnerable user betting when a responsible operator should have stepped in.

September 22, 2026

Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Women are still filing vaginal mesh lawsuits and bladder sling lawsuits in 2026, but this is no longer the enormous federal mass tort it was a decade ago. The old federal MDLs have closed. Most legacy claims have been resolved, and the remaining litigation is concentrated in individual cases and state-court dockets, including active Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon pelvic mesh cases in New Jersey.

A viable case now depends less on the history of the prior litigation and more on specific evidence: the manufacturer and product, the date of implantation, mesh erosion or another documented complication, revision surgery, and medical evidence linking the implant to the injury. Our lawyers are currently focused on selected claims involving products from Johnson & Johnson/Ethicon and Coloplast. We are not accepting new Boston Scientific mesh claims.

Substantively updated: October 1, 2026

September 21, 2026

Bard PowerPort Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Bard PowerPort lawsuits allege that defects in implanted port catheters can cause fractures, migration, blood clots, infections, embolisms, and other serious complications. Thousands of product liability lawsuits are now pending against Bard and its parent company, Becton Dickinson, in a federal multidistrict litigation in Arizona. After a long slog, these cases are now moving forward.

The first bellwether trial ended with a partial defense verdict and a deadlocked jury on the central design defect claim. The most recent trial, Divelbliss v. C.R. Bard, led to a $40 million verdict. It involved an alleged fracture of a silicone Groshong catheter. Five bellwether trials are now expected to run through February 2027. Our lawyers remain bullish on well-documented fracture, migration, and embolization cases.

This page provides the latest Bard PowerPort lawsuit updates, projected settlement amounts, and information about who may qualify to file a claim.

September 18, 2026

NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Our lawyers are handling Similac and Enfamil infant formula lawsuits for families whose premature babies suffered or died from necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) after taking one of these formulas. Our law firm is reviewing NEC lawsuits in all 50 states.

Medical research links cow milk-based infant formulas such as Similac and Enfamil to a dangerous neonatal medical condition known as necrotizing enterocolitis. These newborn NEC formula lawsuits make many allegations. At their core, they allege that the makers of these formulas knew of the risk of NEC and did nothing to warn families or give them a choice.

If your premature baby was diagnosed with NEC after being given Similac or Enfamil formula, you may be able to file an NEC baby formula lawsuit against the formula companies and receive financial compensation for the harm that was done to your child.

September 17, 2026

Child Sex Abuse Statistics

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Sexual violence is a pervasive and deeply unsettling reality that affects millions of lives across the United States. The statistics paint a grim picture: according to the CDC’s 2023/2024 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 45.1% of women have experienced some form of contact sexual violence during their lifetime, 21.0% of women have experienced completed or attempted rape, and 16.9% of men have experienced contact sexual violence.

There is sheer horror behind these statistics. Too many innocent people whose lives have been altered by this evil. Our lawyers are always focused on remembering that every percentage point represents countless stories of human suffering.

This page will provide the most recent data and statistics on the incidence rates for child sexual abuse in the United States. These statistics are current as of September 2026 and are drawn from a collection of sources including government agencies and various non-profit organizations.

September 16, 2026

California Juvenile Detention Sex Abuse Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will look at sex abuse lawsuits involving inmates at California juvenile detention center facilities and the potential settlement value for your abuse claim. The sad reality is that child inmates in California’s juvenile detention centers are often victims of sexual abuse and assault by staff and other inmates, and now is the time for justice and compensation.

Thanks to new laws in California, victims of sexual assault and abuse at juvenile facilities in California are now able to file civil sex abuse lawsuits against the state, counties, and other responsible public entities for failing to protect them. Our firm is currently accepting California juvenile detention center sex abuse lawsuits. Los Angeles County has already agreed to more than $4.8 billion in major childhood sexual abuse settlements, but there is no single statewide global settlement covering every California juvenile detention claim. Claims against other counties and former state facilities remain separate. You do not want to be left out. Call us at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

California Juvenile Hall Lawsuits: Current Status

September 15, 2026

Illinois Sexual Abuse Lawsuits and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Victims of sexual abuse in Illinois can file civil lawsuits and receive significant financial settlements. This post will examine the process and laws related to sex abuse lawsuits in Illinois. We will also review the average settlement value of these cases, provide examples of settlements and verdicts, and discuss the statute of limitations for Illinois sex abuse cases.

If you are the victim of sexual abuse and think that you have a potential claim, and you want justice and compensation, our compassionate legal team will fight for you. Get a free no-obligation consultation or call us today at 800-553-8082.

Rock River Academy Sex Abuse Lawsuits

September 5, 2026

Los Angeles School Sexual Abuse Lawsuits and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

A Los Angeles school sexual abuse case usually begins with the person who committed the abuse. The next step is figuring out what the adults in charge knew (or should have known).

Most predators in a school setting do much of their legwork in plain sight. A teacher or coach who texts students privately, drives them places, often that are not home, or has one-on-one meetings behind a closed door. One principal may have known about a boundary violation while the district office held a separate complaint from another campus.

Sometimes this is innocent. Teachers do take a strong interest in their students and can show signs of being a predator when they are not. So what is a school to do? Pay attention. See what is there to be seen and follow up on it. What our lawyers see way too often in these cases is, “That’s Joe, he is just like that,” without any further review and without taking signs of predator behavior to higher authority.

September 3, 2026

Sex Abuse Lawsuits Against Illinois Youth Center St. Charles

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page looks at sex abuse lawsuits involving juvenile inmates at the Illinois Youth Center St. Charles (IYC St. Charles).

Like many other juvenile detention facilities in Illinois, lawsuits allege that sexual abuse and mistreatment of juvenile inmates has been rampant at IYC St. Charles for decades. The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) negligently failed to protect juvenile inmates at IYC St. Charles, according to these lawsuits. As a result, victims are now filing civil claims against the state and IDJJ.

If you have a potential sex abuse lawsuit against IYC St. Charles, call our Illinois sex abuse lawyers today at 800-553-8082 or get a free online consultation. Our attorneys will fight to get you the overdue compensation that you deserve.