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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Understanding Birth Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, and Newborn HIE
The birth of a child is a moment filled with hope and joy, but for some parents, it may come with unexpected challenges. Birth injuries such as Cerebral Palsy or Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy Newborn (HIE) can bring confusion, heartache, and countless questions. If you’re navigating this difficult path, understanding what happened during your child’s birth—and whether...
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MD Schools Hired Teacher with History of Sexual Misconduct
Mark Planamente, a former teacher, has been linked to allegations of inappropriate communications with students at multiple schools in Maryland for over a decade. His sexual misconduct within the Maryland school system went unchecked and allowed for ten years. He was hired by several Maryland schools, including Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS), the Catholic High...
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Helping Survivors of Montrose School Child Sexual Abuse
Our client, at the young age of 13 years old, entered the corridors of Montrose School in 1987. He experienced the worst kind of betrayal and child sexual abuse within a system designed to protect vulnerable youth. Enduring unspeakable horrors at the hands of those entrusted with his care and rehabilitation, our client’s story is...
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