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April 2022: The MDL Paraquat class action judge will have a status conference on April 1st to review where the litigation is headed and how best to take the bellwether lawsuits forward for trial in November 2022. 44 new paraquat lawsuits have been added to the MDL in the last two weeks. At this pace, April 2022 will be the busiest month for new files yet. Last week, the parties filed their class-action bellwether picks with the Paraquat MDL judge. Those choices, however, have not been made public.

May 2022: In the last month, over 50 new cases have been added to the Paraquat Lawsuit Multidistrict Litigation (MDL). A group of six patients was recently selected by the Paraquat MDL court for the initial Paraquat Parkinson's disease bellwether trials. As a result, the first trial in November 2022 is approaching soon. The strategy is to select 16 paraquat claims from among the almost 1000 Parkinson's disease litigation claims filed. Following some limited fact discovery in these instances, paraquat attorneys on both sides submitted a preference list to the MDL court, ranking the 16 cases in order of priority. Attorneys for plaintiffs seek the finest facts for their clients, while defense attorneys want the worst. The judge whittled the list down to six Paraquat claims based on these rankings.

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Anyone who has suffered sexual abuse by a priest or clergy member in a New York State school, summer camp, daycare, sports program, or other youth organization should contact us now. Seek the justice and closure you deserve, no matter how long ago the abuse happened.

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In recent years, New York State has witnessed a significant number of legal cases and settlements involving public and private schools accused of failing to protect students from sexual abuse. The enactment of the Child Victims Act (CVA) in 2019 has been instrumental in enabling survivors to seek justice. If you or someone you love was sexually abused as a child in a New York school, summer camp, daycare, sports program, or other youth organization, you may still have time to seek justice. New York law provides survivors with powerful legal tools to hold abusers and negligent institutions accountable.

Michigan lawmakers introduced bipartisan legislation to give sexual abuse victims more time to sue for damages, expanding the civil statute of limitations from age 28 to 52 and allowing a two-year window for retroactive lawsuits. The measures would allow victims to pursue lawsuits previously barred by time limits. Government entities could not claim immunity if they failed to act on prior misconduct. Vermont, Maine, and Maryland have already removed such limits. The push follows decades-old abuse reports, including convictions of Catholic clergy and Larry Nassar, a former Michigan State doctor. The legislation also proposes a "Survivors Bill of Rights" to ensure access to advocates, counselors, and legal support. 

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Visiting a loved one in prison is already an emotional challenge. If you’ve faced sexual abuse while trying to visit, the pain and trauma can feel overwhelming. No one should endure such an experience, especially while trying to provide support to an incarcerated family member. We are dedicated to helping individuals who have suffered sexual abuse during prison visits. We understand the unique emotional, legal, and financial struggles that come with these traumatic events. Our compassionate team is here to support you every step of the way, ensuring that your rights are protected and your voice is heard.

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Legal precedents are showing that substantial compensation may be achievable for those willing to come forward. Survivors have already received settlements reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars, bringing both acknowledgment and resources to aid in recovery. For many, taking action is about more than money; it’s about holding institutions accountable and preventing future harm.

Potential Outcomes: Financial compensation for trauma and losses. Public acknowledgment of harm. Long-term support for recovery and advocacy.

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You are not alone, support is here. Many survivors have faced silence, fear, and isolation. But now there is strength in numbers. By coming forward, you’re joining a supportive network of others who understand and stand with you. We work with professionals experienced in handling sensitive cases within state-run institutions, ensuring your voice is heard and respected.

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Notable Cases and Settlements

Since New York's Child Victims Act (CVA) passed in 2019, New York City has paid over $160 million to settle 161 lawsuits, mostly involving the Department of Education (DOE). Of those, 135 settlements were related to abuse allegations against DOE employees. Many settlements remain publicly undisclosed or listed as active in court records.

Port Jefferson School District: 

  • The district reached a $16.5 million settlement to resolve claims brought under the CVA, acknowledging failures in protecting students from abuse.

Russell Bracher (band instructor, 1979–2019):

  • Two settlements totaling over $4.5 million for sexual abuse.

  • Bracher remains named in at least two additional open lawsuits.

  • Despite repeated allegations and past SCI investigations, he continued working for years.

Frank Mickens (Brooklyn principal):

  • $1.25 million paid in May 2023 to settle a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse of a student between 1976–1978.

Reginald Landeau Jr. (Queens principal):

  • $1.25 million paid in a 2021 settlement to a woman who alleged he raped her in the early 1990s when she was 13.

  • Landeau was still employed by DOE as of 2023.

Nicholas Auriti (Brooklyn PE teacher):

  • $2.4 million settlement in 2022 to four students who alleged sexual abuse between 1994–1995.

  • Auriti was still working for the DOE in 2023.

Yeshiva Torah Temimah (Private School): 

  • This Brooklyn-based yeshiva faced multiple lawsuits alleging that school administrators knew about sexual abuse by staff members but failed to act. In 2016, the school settled two cases for $2.1 million.

These investigations revealed systemic issues, including claims that the Department of Education’s internal watchdog agency instructed investigators to reverse substantiated findings of abuse, allowing accused staff to continue working with children.