Well-known mediator Paul Finn who handled the Archdiocese of Boston sexual abuse settlement two decades ago, spoke out in frustration recently concerning the stalemate in negotiations between the Diocese of Albany and the abuse survivors. Speaking to reporters, Finn noted, “I’ve been doing this a…
As the deadline for filing a sexual abuse lawsuit in California nears its expiration on December 31, 2022, names of new priest not previously named as sexual abusers is emerging. Recently, 10 names of priests serving primarily in the Archdiocese of San Francisco and Oakland…
Of the five Catholic cardinals personally implicated in the sexual abuse of a minor, former Cardinal McCarrick garnered the most media attention. There are several reasons for this. He is an American, powerful in the US but also very influential in the Vatican. News of…
Parkinson’s disease is seen by scientists and neurologists as the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world. Over 8 million people worldwide suffer from this incurable neurodegenerative disorder and the number is growing. According to the World Health Organization, the number of people suffering from…
In 2021 the Louisiana legislature passed House Bill 492 which removed deadlines for child sex abuse victims to pursue damages in civil court. The bill also created a three-year window where all unresolved child molestation claims — no matter how old — can be pursued in…
On October 27, 2022, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the release of a 154-page report detailing allegations of abuse at Michigan’s seven dioceses, including the Diocese of Marquette. In Oct. 2018, Michigan law enforcement authorities executed search warrants at Michgian’s seven dioceses and seized…
California’s Child Victims Act is officially Assembly Bill 218 (AB 218). AB 218 is legislation passed in 2019 which took effect in 2020 and allows all survivors of childhood sexual abuse the option to sue for financial damages, regardless of how long ago the crimes…
There are virtually unlimited ways in which a person could suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI), including Virginia car accidents, falls, and many, many others. Traumatic brain injuries can have significant, long-lasting consequences, and the physical, mental, and psychological symptoms of TBI can create problems for…
A devastating midday accident in Visalia claimed two lives and injured another victim on Wednesday. Visalia Police say the two-car accident occurred along Demaree Street near the intersection of West La Vida Avenue on March 15, 2023. KGPE-TV reported the collision occurred around 12:30 p.m.…
On March 8th, 2023, Daniel Tsai (Deputy Administrator and Director of CMS) sent a letter to all state Medicaid agencies providing guidance related to changes in third-party liability (TPL) requirements based upon the holding in Gallardo v. Marstiller. The Supreme Court’s ruling in Gallardo v.…
