A former substitute teacher who worked in multiple Chicago-area Catholic schools is now facing criminal charges and a civil sexual abuse lawsuit, raising serious questions about screening and oversight within the Archdiocese of Chicago.
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A growing number of sexual assault charges and civil lawsuits are forcing renewed scrutiny of the troubled teen industry, including facilities with direct ties to Chicago and Illinois. In the past year, survivors and attorneys have brought forward claims of systemic abuse in residential behavioral health programs for children and teens, and prosecutors have filed criminal charges in one of
When exploitation, grooming, and harmful content slip through the cracks on platforms like Roblox, families are left asking a hard question: what went wrong, and who is legally responsible?
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When a child is sexually exploited online through Roblox, parents are often left asking an urgent and painful question: Can you sue Roblox?
Roblox grooming & predator tactics are a growing concern for parents as more children spend time socializing inside online games. Roblox is often viewed as safer than traditional social media, but its open chat features, private servers, and user-generated content make it vulnerable to online grooming. In most cases, grooming does not begin with obvious danger. It starts with friendly
Parents today are facing an unprecedented battle. Social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube aren’t harmless distractions. They are intentionally engineered to be addictive, drawing children into endless scrolling, harmful comparisons, and dangerous content. Families across the U.S., including right here in Chicago, are taking legal action through a social media addiction lawsuit.
Roundup lawsuits in 2025 remain active as people in Chicago and elsewhere across the nation continue to get sick after exposure to Roundup. Courts still deliver large verdicts, so if you think you may have a claim, a Roundup lawsuit lawyer can help you prove diagnosis and exposure. Meeting your lawsuit deadline is just as important. There is a lot
Heavy metals in baby food have become a growing concern for parents across Chicago and nationwide. Recent investigations have revealed that many popular baby food brands contain dangerous levels of arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium. Understanding which baby foods are linked to heavy metals, and how to protect your child, is crucial for parents.
Do you qualify for a hernia mesh lawsuit? The answer could be yes, especially if you suffered complications such as chronic pain, infection, mesh migration, or additional surgery. Illinois hernia mesh claim requirements are strict, but the 12-year statute of repose may give you more flexibility. A Chicago mass tort lawyer may be able to offer much help and flexibility,
There is no hernia mesh lawsuit average payout. Victims injured by defective hernia mesh implants may be entitled to payouts ranging from $50,000 to over $250,000—with some claims exceeding $1 million. These lawsuits target major medical device companies like C.R. Bard, Ethicon, and Atrium, accusing them of selling unsafe mesh products that caused internal injuries, infections, and the need for
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