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February 11, 2022

Hurley McKenna & Mertz Spearheads Negotiations Resulting in BSA’s Revised and Improved Plan of Reorganization

Christopher Hurley and Evan Smola of Chicago’s Hurley McKenna & Mertz, working in conjunction with the Tort Claimants’ Committee (“TCC”) in the Boy Scouts of America’s bankruptcy proceeding, has negotiated important modifications to the BSA’s plan of reorganization that will...

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February 9, 2022

UCLA Settles Gynecologist Sex Abuse Suit For $243.6 Million

The University of California has agreed to pay $246.3 million to settle allegations that hundreds of women were sexually abused by a former UCLA gynecologist, The Associated Press reports. The university ignored decades of complaints and deliberately concealed abuse by...

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February 3, 2022

Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse: How to Spot It & Stop It

There are 1.3 million people living in nursing homes. As the number of people residing in these facilities grows, some may not be receiving the level of care they deserve. Congress passed the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act (NHRA) of...

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January 26, 2022

Robert Anderson & the University of Michigan: What to Know About Coaching & Sports Abuse

The opportunity to participate in organized sports has given athletes around the world the opportunity to improve their health, enjoy time with teammates, and relieve stress. However, that’s not always the situation participants face—especially student athletes. What should be a...

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January 13, 2022

4 Real-Life Examples of Sexual Abuse by Doctors

Sexual abuse suffered in a medical setting is a disturbing and traumatic experience. Often, victims of sexual abuse are left feeling confused and isolated. However, the sad truth is that sexual abuse in a healthcare setting is more common than...

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January 7, 2022

How to Report Your Doctor for Sexual Abuse

Too many people end up in devastating scenarios when they think they’re going to receive routine healthcare. Many doctors abuse their position of power and respect with inappropriate comments, actions, and/or advances towards their patients. People who suffer sexual abuse...

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December 29, 2021

The National Trial Lawyers Announces Michael Mertz as One of Its Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Illinois

The National Trial Lawyers and Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C. are pleased to announce that Michael Mertz has been selected for inclusion into the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Illinois.  Only a select group of...

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December 29, 2021

Can I Sue If I Was Sexually Abused By a Doctor?

When survivors stand up against sexual abusers, it’s because they’ve bravely chosen to confront the pain and trauma caused by those abusers. For most, reaching this point took weeks, months, or even years. Each survivor’s journey is their own; there...

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