In a recent lawsuit, Illinois’ largest independent multispecialty physician group was accused of negligence that lead to the sexual abuse of a patient. DuPage Medical Group’s own records state that one of its obstetrician-gynecologists, Dr. Vernon Cannon, was the subject...
Read MoreVictim Seeks Damages from Illinois’ Largest Independent Multispecialty Physician Group DuPage Medical Group, also known as Duly Health & Care, is under fire for negligence in a sexual abuse lawsuit. Chicago-based law firm Hurley McKenna & Mertz named Illinois’ largest...
Read MoreThe beloved Chicago Blackhawks franchise has skeletons in its closet. While it has a loyal following of fans, the thought of this organization for sexual assault victims is gut-wrenching. In the developing story of the Chicago Blackhawks, three victims have...
Read MoreThe Official Tort Claimants Committee (TCC) in the chapter 11 bankruptcy of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) now urges all BSA Abuse Survivors to vote to ACCEPT the BSA’s Revised Plan. Following weeks of mediation after the voting deadline...
Read MoreChristopher 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreSexual 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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