Civil Rights Law
Detroit, Michigan – Sommers Schwartz, PC, a renowned law firm in Detroit, Michigan, is currently investigating the alleged sexual misconduct of Father Joseph Carne, a former priest with around three decades of experience, who is reported to have sexually abused young adults and teenagers in Michigan for many years. Father Joseph Carne, who served as…
Continue readingMatawan, New Jersey – According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff, Carlos Quintanilla-Martinez, was caused to fall nearly three stories during a construction project. The lawsuit also claimed that contractors allowed the use of an unsafe job-made box to hoist materials to higher floors. The box dislodged and fell to the ground with Mr. Quintanilla inside.…
Continue readingDetroit, Michigan – Attorneys of Sommers Schwartz PC are taking a stand for survivors of sexual abuse following the conviction of Father Joseph “Jack” Baker, who served numerous churches in the Metro Detroit area for nearly three decades. Father Joseph “Jack” Baker was ordained in 1993 and fulfilled various pastor and associate pastor assignments at…
Continue readingDetroit, Michigan – Sommers Schwartz, PC, a prominent litigation firm based in Detroit, Michigan, is actively investigating allegations of sexual misconduct against the late Father John G. Hughes as stated in the Michigan Attorney General’s report released on October 22nd. In a shocking revelation, an 18-year-old male had disclosed in a letter addressed to Bishop…
Continue readingSan Diego, California – Chevy Bolt owners are being advised to consider opting out of a class action lawsuit settlement to potentially secure greater compensation for issues related to their vehicle’s battery. Wirtz Law, a California-based lemon law firm has highlighted the benefits of this approach in a recent article. The settlement in question includes…
Continue readingSan Diego, California – Wirtz Law, a prominent lemon law firm based in San Diego, California, takes immense pride in announcing that attorney Jessica Underwood, has been recognized in the 2024 Super Lawyers for her exceptional contributions to plaintiff civil litigation. Attorney, Jessica Underwood was previously recognized in the 2022 and 2023 Super Lawyers list.…
Continue readingPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania – Philadelphia’s legal landscape celebrated a significant moment at the 2024 Philly Favorites awards, where the personal injury and car accident law firm, MyPhillyLawyer, was recognized for its excellence. The firm received a Bronze award for Best Personal Injury Law Firm, highlighting their expertise and commitment in representing clients involved in personal injury…
Continue readingBoca Raton, Florida – A passenger, identified as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit against Spirit Airlines alleging that she was sexually assaulted by another passenger on the flight. The victim alleges that she sustained severe physical and emotional injuries from being assaulted during the flight and that Spirit could have prevented this abuse. The lawsuit,…
Continue readingClewiston, Florida – Twentyfour-Seven Inc. is spearheading a revolutionary initiative that promises not only to redefine the financial empowerment of human trafficking victims but also to offer law firms a unique partnership opportunity. By seamlessly integrating the Twentyfour-Seven Anti-Trafficking QR Code® into settlements under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), Twentyfour-Seven is offering a sustainable…
Continue readingNorthville, Michigan – Last year, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the discovery of additional technical issues with its online disability claims system, impacting tens of thousands of veterans. The revelation came after VA officials disclosed two weeks prior that 32,000 disability claims had been lost due to similar glitches dating back to 2018.…
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