MD Law Reduces Compensation for Juvenile Sexual Abuse Claims
The Maryland General Assembly stealthily passed House Bill 1378, rescinding the rights of some sexual abuse survivors if they do not file their claims in court by June 1, 2025. The bill was not supported by a single member of the government other than an obligatory bill sponsor. No one stood up to testify in...
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Child Sexual Abuse Claims at Charles H. Hickey Jr. School
In a groundbreaking development, justice is near for survivors filing child sexual abuse claims from the Charles H. Hickey Jr. School in Maryland. Ronald Neverdon, a former staff member at the juvenile detention center, has been arrested on multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor and third-degree sexual offense. The charges stem from allegations...
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Child Sexual Abuse Claims at Mount St. Joseph High School
Child sexual abuse is an unimaginable violation of trust that leaves lasting scars on survivors and their families. In recent years, we’ve seen a growing number of allegations emerge, shedding light on the systemic failures that have allowed such abuse to persist in institutions meant to nurture and protect children. One such troubling case involves...
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Uber Driver Sexual Assault of Minor Arrested in North Texas
The Troubling Pattern of Sexual Assault Incidents Involving Rideshare Drivers and What Needs to Change. Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have transformed how we commute, offering convenience, affordability, and reliability. With just a few taps on a smartphone, riders can request a ride to take them from one place to another, often feeling safer...
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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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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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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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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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