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California’s juvenile detention system has faced longstanding criticism due to a deeply troubling history of widespread sexual abuse allegations involving its most vulnerable youth. Survivors have suffered lasting physical, emotional, and psychological trauma—pain that often persists for a lifetime. In many cases, the perpetrators were the very guards charged with their protection. In others, the abuse came from fellow detainees, while the system failed to intervene or deliberately turned a blind eye.

A 2019 law extending the statute of limitations for civil suits in child sexual abuse cases until a survivor’s 40th birthday has given many the legal power and confidence to come forward, often decades after the abuse occurred. This legislative shift has triggered a wave of legal action, with more than 2,300 lawsuits now pending against California’s Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), many involving incidents from years past. Recent updates to the law have gone even further, completely removing the statute of limitations for abuse that occurs on or after January 1, 2024.

Our California sexual abuse lawyers are currently seeking and accepting cases involving sexual abuse of inmates at California juvenile detention center facilities. If you were the victim of abuse at a California juvenile detention center, contact us today for a free case evaluation. Contact us online or call us at 888-322-3010.

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Philips has been at the center of a legal battle following the recall of millions of CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator devices due to toxic foam degradation. The inhalation of foam particles, which may release harmful chemicals, has been linked to severe health conditions, including cancer, lung cancer, and other respiratory illnesses. Questions like “Can a CPAP machine cause cancer?” or “Can CPAP cause lung cancer?” reflect growing public concern, driving thousands of lawsuits against the company.

Philips recently agreed to a $1.1 billion settlement to address personal injury claims, with payouts expected hopefully in 2025. This settlement is separate from a $479 million class-action settlement for economic losses. Compensation amounts will depend on the severity of injuries, with cases involving lung cancer, head and neck cancer, and pulmonary conditions likely to see the highest awards but this remains to be seen.

People want to know what a CPAP per person settlement check might be. That is tricky to estimate in any litigation even after settlement. There are so many different types of injuries and we do not have numbers yet.  But here, our lawyers discuss this and give you a lens to our thinking of how these payouts could play out when there is a CPAP settlement points system.

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The Paragard IUD is a widely used contraceptive device implanted in thousands of women.

Unfortunately, the Paragard has certain design flaws, making it highly prone to fracture during removal.

Women who suffered serious injuries due to their Paragard IUD fracturing during removal are pursuing legal action against the device manufacturer and may be entitled to financial compensation.

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Our legal team is actively involved in Suboxone litigation, specifically focusing on lawsuits related to tooth decay. Our attorneys are representing individuals affected by tooth decay, broken teeth, and other dental injuries caused by Suboxone.

Suboxone lawsuits are being pursued because the defendants were aware of the drug’s propensity to cause severe dental issues, yet failed to inform the public.

While a warning was eventually added in 2022, these Suboxone lawsuits seek justice for individuals who suffered dental injuries prior to this warning. These victims, unaware of the risks associated with Suboxone, experienced tooth decay and other dental problems without sufficient warning or justification.

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Over the past several years, Illinois behavioral health facilities operated by Universal Health Services (UHS) have been named in a growing number of lawsuits involving disturbing allegations of physical and sexual abuse, neglect, and institutional failure. These cases are not just about isolated events. They point to a pattern across multiple hospitals, where children and adolescents were allegedly harmed in facilities that were supposed to help them.

This page offers a comprehensive look at the litigation landscape, the specific claims being made, and what survivors of abuse at UHS facilities in Illinois should understand about their rights. These are individual lawsuits, not class actions. And that distinction matters.

The Core Allegations in the UHS Lawsuit 2025 Filings

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Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center was supposed to be a safe place. For years, families entrusted Timberline Knolls in Lemont, Illinois, with their daughters, sisters, and loved ones. The facility promised compassionate care and evidence-based treatment for mental health issues like trauma, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder.

Instead, many survivors say they found something else: a dangerous environment, a culture of silence, and employees who exploited residents. As word spread, the Timberline Knolls scandal came into public view, sparking multiple Timberline Knolls lawsuits and eventually leading to Timberline Knolls closing.

Today, survivors and families are stepping forward to share their stories. If you or someone you love was harmed at Timberline Knolls, you have legal options. A Timberline Knolls lawsuit can help you seek accountability and compensation for the harm you suffered.

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For decades, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church or Mormon Church) has operated behind a carefully constructed curtain of respectability. With over 17 million members and a global reputation for discipline and family values, the Mormon Church portrays itself as a moral anchor in a world adrift. No question, many of its members have followed the path of righteousness.

But underneath that public image lies a darker truth: a systemic pattern of sexual abuse and institutional cover-up that has left thousands of survivors in its wake. These survivors are now filing Mormon Church sexual abuse lawsuits to expose the truth, seek justice, and ensure that what happened to them never happens to another child again.

In 2025, the scope and magnitude of LDS sex abuse lawsuits has expanded significantly. These legal claims target not just individual perpetrators, bishops, missionaries, youth leaders, and other members of the LDS Church. They target the institution itself, alleging decades of deliberate concealment and obstruction. These LDS Church sexual abuse lawsuits aim to shine a spotlight on what plaintiffs allege is a coordinated system of silence, where protecting the Church’s reputation was prioritized over protecting children from predators.

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From the early 1950s to the late 1980s, the Marine Corps base at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina provided residents and employees with drinking water heavily contaminated with toxic chemicals.

Extensive scientific research has revealed that the poisoned water supply at Camp Lejeune had a devastating impact on the long-term health of base residents, who have suffered significantly higher rates of birth defects, cancer, and neurological conditions.

Our lawyers are not taking new clients in this litigation. This page provides the latest updates on the Camp Lejeune litigation and addresses some of your key questions as this litigation drags on.

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New laws in Maryland have enabled victims of child sexual abuse to bring civil lawsuits against churches, schools, and other negligent third parties even decades after the sexual abuse occurred. This has prompted a wave of sex abuse lawsuits in Maryland and victims are expected to receive billions in settlement compensation over the coming years.

On this page, our Maryland sex abuse lawyers will look at the legal basis for civil sex abuse lawsuits. We will also discuss some of the various categories of sex abuse lawsuits currently being filed. Finally, we will examine the potential settlement value of sex abuse cases in Maryland.

Our Maryland sex abuse lawyers are taking abuse cases. Contact us at 888-322-3010 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.

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Ozempic (semaglutide) is a widely used prescription medication for type 2 diabetes and weight management. Recent scientific studies indicate that higher doses of Ozempic can lead to gallstones and gallbladder disease, often requiring surgical intervention for gallbladder removal. Research has also shown that Ozempic can cause gastroparesis, a serious condition that causes food to move too slowly through the stomach to the small intestine.

Until recently, the warning label for Ozempic failed to inform patients and physicians about the risk of gallbladder-related issues or gastroparesis. Individuals who experienced gallbladder disease or gastroparesis after using Ozempic may have grounds for financial compensation through a product liability lawsuit. Lawsuits against the drug’s manufacturers emerged in 2023 and will soon be consolidated into an Ozempic class action lawsuit.

For those involved in an Ozempic-related gallbladder lawsuit, contact our attorneys today at 800-322-3010 or reach out online for a complimentary consultation.

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