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Fifth Faculty Member Arrested For Sexual Abuse at Agape Boarding School in Missouri

Agape Boarding School Faculty Facing Additional Charges According to the Springfield News-Leader a fifth faculty member has been arrested for sexual abuse while employed at the Agape Boarding School located at 12998 E 1400 Rd, Stockton, MO 65785. New Accusations of Sexual Abuse The 57-year-old…

By Reed Martens Esq.

/ 4 Jan 2022

Fifth Faculty Member Arrested For Sexual Abuse at Agape Boarding School in Missouri

Amended Lawsuit Alleges Fairfax County Police Officers Traded Sex for Protection to Sex Trafficking Ring

Virginia Police Chief Allegedly Covered Up Sex Trafficking Ring Fox 5 DC has reported that a lawsuit has recently been amended to include the involvement of the Fairfax County Police Department, located at 12300 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22033. The initial lawsuit was…

By Kevin Biniazan Esq.

/ 3 Jan 2022

Amended Lawsuit Alleges Fairfax County Police Officers Traded Sex for Protection to Sex Trafficking Ring

Matthew Hockersmith, Teacher and Coach at Greenwood High School In Indiana, Arrested for Child Seduction

Indiana High School Teacher Accused of Child Seduction According to IndyStar, Matthew Hockersmith, a teacher and coach, was arrested after allegations surfaced regarding an inappropriate relationship between him and a student. The abuse allegedly occurred while Hockersmith was employed at Greenwood

By Jeff Gibson Esq.

/ 15 Dec 2021

Matthew Hockersmith, Teacher and Coach at Greenwood High School In Indiana, Arrested for Child Seduction

Lawsuit Filed Against Devereux Behavioral Health Alleging Years of Sexual Abuse Went Ignored

Devereux Behavioral Health Being Sued By Patients Alleging Years of Sexual Abuse The largest behavioral healthcare organization that has locations across the country is being sued by 13 former patients. Allegations of sexual and physical abuse have accused as many as 20 defendants between 2004…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 7 Dec 2021

Lawsuit Filed Against Devereux Behavioral Health Alleging Years of Sexual Abuse Went Ignored

Lawsuit Alleging Rampant Sexual Abuse at Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center in Lima, PA

New Lawsuit Filed Against Pennsylvania Juvenile Detention Center A lawsuit was brought against the Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center in March 2021. Under the legal guidance of Brian Kent, ESQ., two victims have courageously stepped forward with allegations that staff ignored sexual, physical

By Brian Kent Esq.

/ 7 Dec 2021

Lawsuit Alleging Rampant Sexual Abuse at Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center in Lima, PA

Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescence and Former Medical Director Facing Another Lawsuit

Second Lawsuit Filed Against Virginia Children Treatment Center Attorney Kevin Biniazan was retained for a sexual abuse lawsuit against the Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescence and its former medical director, Dr. Daniel Davidow. On Monday, July 19, 2021, a lawsuit was filed by 18…

By Kevin Biniazan Esq.

/ 7 Dec 2021

Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescence and Former Medical Director Facing Another Lawsuit

Mid-Trial Settlement Resolves Power Pressure Cooker XL Class Action

A federal jury trial has been convened in Cleveland to decide whether or not Tristar Products, manufacturer of the Power Pressure Cooker XL, marketed and sold a product with “serious and dangerous” design defects. A judgment, however, was never rendered. Records from the US District…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 6 Dec 2021

Mid-Trial Settlement Resolves Power Pressure Cooker XL Class Action

Consumers Report Fagor America Pressure Cookers Defect Causing Explosion

Consumers have begun to file product liability claims over alleged pressure cooker defects, saying the common kitchen appliances can explode suddenly, causing severe burn injuries. A host of different manufacturers have been hit with allegations of selling defective and dangerous products – includin

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 4 Dec 2021

Consumers Report Fagor America Pressure Cookers Defect Causing Explosion

Tristar & Costco Named Defendants in Power Pressure Cooker XL Injury Claim

A woman from Santa Barbara, California is suing Tristar Products and Costco, writing in her new complaint that a Power Pressure Cooker XL suddenly exploded during normal operation, leading to severe burns, excruciating pain, and permanent scarring. Her lawsuit, now pending in the US District…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 3 Dec 2021

Tristar & Costco Named Defendants in Power Pressure Cooker XL Injury Claim

Two New Pressure Cooker XL Lawsuits Filed in Florida

Two new pressure cooker lawsuits were filed in the US District Court of Florida on September 22, 2017, accusing Tristar Products of selling and manufacturing a defective product, the Power Pressure Cooker XL. With these two latest filings, the growing pressure cooker litigation has now…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 30 Nov 2021

Two New Pressure Cooker XL Lawsuits Filed in Florida

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Lawsuits For Explosions, Defects & Malfunction Injuries

Were you or a loved one injured when an Instant Pot exploded? Did you suffer burn injuries? Our experienced pressure cooker lawsuit team can help. 40+ years of combined trial experience Millions secured in compensation for clients You pay nothing unless we recover damages Our…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 29 Nov 2021

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Lawsuits For Explosions, Defects & Malfunction Injuries

Agape Boarding School Abuse Lawsuit

Investigation Of Abuse At Agape Boarding School Several former students have filed lawsuits against Agape Boarding School alleging that school authorities enabled physical, emotional, and even sex abuse while under supervision in Stockton, Missouri. Reports from Springfield News-Leader have shared t

By Reed Martens Esq.

/ 23 Nov 2021