New Rights for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
Holding Buffalo and Rochester Clergy Responsible New Yorkers who were sexually abused as kids have new rights to make claims against teachers, clergy and other organizations under the new Child Victims Act. Under the new law, someone who survives sexual abuse as a child can bring…
Things to Do Alone at Home — Activities for Quarantine
If you’re like most in the country — or around the world — you probably have plenty of time at your hands due to social distancing. Depending on how long you’ve been quarantined, you might have run out of ideas for how to pass the…
Appeals Court Awards Billions in Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder Lawsuit
An appeals court in Missouri ruled Tuesday, June 23, that Johnson & Johnson pay $2.1 billion to a group of women claiming the talcum powder manufactured by the company caused them to develop ovarian cancer. The court cut the jury verdict in half in a July 2018…
How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Lawyer in Rochester
Each year, thousands of people in Rochester are injured in car crashes, slips and falls, or workplace accidents. In those moments, choosing the right personal injury lawyer can make all the difference in your recovery: financially, physically, and emotionally. After all, they’ll be guiding you…
7 Mistakes to Avoid After a Personal Injury Accident in Buffalo
Accidents can happen anywhere. You might slip on an icy sidewalk downtown, get hurt at work, or be involved in a collision on the I-90. In those stressful moments, it’s hard to think clearly about what to do next. Yet, the steps you take right…
Baltimore’s Archdiocese Attempts to Turn Its Back on Abuse Survivors.
Baltimore’s Archdiocese avoids litigation Last Friday, Baltimore’s Archdiocese took an aggressive step to protect its secrets, money, and assets. It filed for Chapter 11 in federal bankruptcy court to avoid litigation by potentially thousands of claims related to its failure to protect children from predator…
Largest NY School Abuse Settlement Awarded to Survivor
A $3.5 Million sexual abuse settlement for one survivor was secured by attorney Leah Costanzo and the team at Steve Boyd, PC. Steve Boyd, PC, is proud to announce that partner Leah Costanzo represented four of the five plaintiffs who secured $8.4 million in settlements…
Redacted Names Revealed in Baltimore Church Scandal
On August 22, 2023, the Baltimore Church scandal—along with the names of five ranking archdiocese officials involved in mishandling the church sexual abuse crisis, seven of the ten alleged abusers whose names were initially redacted will be released. A Baltimore, Maryland judge ordered that most…
Car Accident Checklist
What you need to know to protect yourself when you’ve been in a car accident. Regardless of whether you’ve been in a minor fender bender or a multi-car collision, there are specific steps you should follow to protect yourself. Among them is finding an attorney with…
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