Kim Martel Named 2020 Paralegal of the Year
Paralegal Kim M. Martel of Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC has been named the 2020 winner of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Paralegal of […]
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Earlier Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis Improves Quality of Life
Five U.S. hospitals have now implemented international cerebral palsy diagnosis guidelines that have allowed them to reduce the average age at diagnosis from 19.5 months
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Bankruptcy Court: What it Means for Survivors
As greater numbers of childhood sexual abuse survivors have come forward with their stories, pressure is mounting on schools, churches, and other institution to properly
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Covid-19 Will Not Stop Justice for Survivors in New York
(NEW YORK) In August of 2019 the New York Child Victims Act went into effect, giving survivors of childhood sexual abuse greater ability to
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Churches and Catholic Institutions Move to File Bankruptcy
Many states are now moving to help survivors of childhood sexual abuse seek justice for the suffering they endured. New legislation, such as the New
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Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Filed Against Methodist Church, Children’s Home Under North Carolina’s New Safe Child Act
(Charlotte, NC) – A North Carolina man has filed a lawsuit alleging he was sexually abused by his house parents while living at the Children’s
Pittsburgh Diocese Refuses to Help Child Sexual Assault Victim Identify John Doe Priests in Lawsuit
(Pittsburgh, PA) – The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has refused to release names of priests who were assigned to visit Woodville State Hospital and the
Jesuits, Bishops Sued for Hiding Child Molester in PA Parish
This week Richard M. Serbin, Chair of the JJS Sexual Abuse Division, announced legal action he is taking on behalf of two survivors of clergy
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Childhood Sex Abuse Survivor Sues Harrisburg Diocese and Bishops for Concealing Knowledge of Pedophile Priests
Richard M. Serbin, Chair of the JJS Sexual Abuse Division, speaks of a new lawsuit that he has filed on behalf of Don Asbee, who
Judge Rules in Favor of SCE&G Customers for $2.2 Billion Dollars in Federal Racketeering Lawsuit
JJS attorneys Kenneth Suggs and Patrick Thronson were among the team of lawyers representing customers in a federal racketeering lawsuit against South Carolina Energy and Gas company (SCE&G).
In the C-Suite: Attorney Howard Janet’s firm is creating a sexual abuse division. Here’s why.
In the midst of what he calls “an epidemic of sexual abuse,” Howard Janet and his Baltimore law firm are taking steps to build “a
Iowa Verdict for Brain Injured Child
Ken Suggs, assisted by Adam Janet and local counsel Fred James, went to trial in late January, representing a 6-year-old child who was injured at birth because
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Timeline of Dr. Nikita Levy Case
Dr. Levy Patients Receive $190 Million From Settlement Agreement 07/21/14(Baltimore, MD – July 21, 2014) – Howard Janet, managing partner of Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC,
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The Real Law Behind Developing a Case
Each photo brought a grin, but the last panel, a lawyer overcome by a mountain of paper, brought a groan. The volume and endlessness of
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As a nationally recognized law firm, we’ve dedicated our lives to fighting for justice on behalf of survivors in all different kinds of cases. But we also want our clients to have an active role in the rewriting of their story, and that’s why it’s so important to stay informed and aware. After all, as we experience changes in technology, community awareness, and societal expectations of the legal system, the laws adapt to reflect that change.
We’ve made it easy for clients like you to stay on top of newsworthy updates that may affect your case. From press releases to lawsuits similar to yours to our firm’s recent accomplishments, our firm news blog covers everything you’ll need to know, including these topics:
- What you need to know about bankruptcy court. These days, more childhood sexual abuse survivors are coming forward with their stories than ever before. As a result, some of these institutions may be unable to offer survivors the compensation they deserve.
- How an earlier cerebral palsy diagnosis can improve the future for children with CP. New diagnosis guidelines have allowed various U.S. hospitals to reduce the average age at diagnosis from 19.5 months to 9.5 months.
- JJS recognition. In March 2021, JJS and co-counsel achieved a $842.4M settlement against the University of Southern California (USC) on behalf of women who were sexually exploited during exams performed by former OBGYN Dr. George Tyndall at USC’s Student Health Center. This is the largest known settlement in a sexual abuse case in U.S. history, as well as the largest known personal injury settlement against a university.