Should you File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Wrongful death statutes play a vital role in ensuring justice for families who have lost a loved one due to another’s negligence or harmful actions. Without these statutes, families historically had no legal recourse for such devastating losses, leaving an appalling implication—it was cheaper for defendants to cause death than injury. That changed in 1852...
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Sexual Abuse Claims at Calvert Hall College High School
Childhood sexual abuse is a profoundly traumatic experience that leaves lasting scars on survivors, affecting every aspect of their lives. Many who attended Calvert Hall College High School in Maryland endured unspeakable violations. There is still time to file sexual abuse claims against Calvert Hall College High School. The journey towards healing might feel daunting...
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Oxbryta Medication Recall for Sickle Cell Disease
In September 2024, Pfizer Inc. published a press release announcing it voluntarily recalled all Oxbryta (Voxelotor). Oxbryta was used to treat sickle cell disease and was once thought of as a breakthrough treatment for the deadly disorder. The following day, the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) published a safety alert regarding Pfizer’s recall....
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Maryland Supreme Court Upholds Child Victims Act
Child Victims Act: A Historic Victory for Sexual Abuse Survivors In a landmark decision that brings hope to countless survivors of childhood sexual abuse, Maryland’s Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Child Victims Act of 2023. This momentous ruling, delivered on February 4, 2025, effectively eliminates the statute of limitations for child sexual...
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Standing Together Against Institutional Child Sexual Abuse
At The Yost Legal Group, we are dedicated to standing up for individuals who experienced institutional sexual abuse as a minor. Tragically, facilities such as juvenile detention centers, schools, after-school programs, camps, and religious institutions have been sites of unthinkable abuse that have deeply impacted countless lives. Here is a client review from Ryan, a...
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FDA Announces Voluntary Clonazepam Recall
The Benzodiazepine, a Generic Form of Klonopin, Had a “Life-Threatening” Labeling Error A vital safety alert was issued for Clonazepam users. Endo, Inc., a pharmaceutical company based in Pennsylvania, has recalled its seizure medication, Clonazepam tablets. The recall is due to a mistake in labeling the product strength on the carton. Such a serious error...
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Depo Provera Lawsuit
A new study raises concerns about the potential link between Depo-Provera® contraceptive injections and meningioma brain tumors. Research suggests women who have used Depo-Provera® long-term may face an increased risk of developing this condition. Do you qualify to file a Depo Provera lawsuit? If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with a meningioma...
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Has Exactech Escaped Liability by Filing Bankruptcy?
Exactech is a global medical device company that creates orthopedic implant devices and surgical instrumentation for joint replacement surgeries. In June 2021, Exactech issued recalls of its knee, hip, and ankle implant systems due to defective packaging that caused the polyethylene inserts to oxidize prematurely. This failure led to rapid device deterioration and early implant...
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Women’s Prison Closes After Widespread Staff Sexual Abuse
The US Bureau of Prisons (BoP) has faced criticism for the terrible conditions women experience while in jail. The agency recently announced the permanent closure of a California women’s prison following widespread reports of staff sexual abuse. This facility became the center of a scandal. Guards abused their power to commit sexual violence against women...
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Child Sexual Abuse Claims Against Archdiocese of Washington
We Are Helping Survivors Sue the Washington Archdiocese The Yost Legal Group, with its extensive experience, is now accepting child sexual abuse cases against the Archdiocese of Washington, DC. If you are a survivor of child sexual abuse by a member of the clergy or anyone working for the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, you may...
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