Helping victims of sexual assault seek justice
In a shocking revelation, more than 60 women have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse against a former Brigham and Women’s doctor, Dr. Derrick Todd. They claim to have been subjected to unnecessary medical exams, including breast, rectal, and vaginal exams, conducted solely for Dr. Todd's personal satisfaction. The details of this class action... Continue Reading →
In a shocking case that has sent shockwaves through the medical community and beyond, a former Columbia University gynecologist, Robert Hadden, convicted of sexually abusing patients for decades, now faces a lawsuit brought forth by more than 300 victims. This lawsuit, filed under the Adult Survivors Act in New York State Supreme Court, alleges that... Continue Reading →
The medical profession is often hailed as one of the noblest, grounded in principles of ethics and trust. Doctors are entrusted with the well-being and lives of their patients, and this trust forms the foundation of their practice. However, there are instances where medical professionals engage in misconduct that shatters this trust, leading to severe... Continue Reading →
In recent years, there has been a significant shift in New Jersey's legal landscape, one that empowers survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault. Victims are now able to access the civil justice system to hold abusers and the institutions that enabled them accountable. This article explores how sex abuse victims can bring civil lawsuits... Continue Reading →
In a deeply troubling and wide-ranging case, Major Michael D. Stockin, a 37-year-old Army doctor, has been under investigation for over a year in connection with a sprawling sexual assault case involving at least 23 alleged victims, including his own patients. Military documents obtained by The Washington Post, along with interviews with informed sources, shed... Continue Reading →
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