Diocese of Saint Cloud Bankruptcy Petition 06.15.20 (Saint Paul, MN) – Today, the Diocese of St. Cloud filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Minnesota. The Diocese is the 26th Catholic Diocese or Religious Order to file for bankruptcy protection in…
Every year, there are nearly 18,000 new cases of spinal cord injury (SCI) around the country. On average, motorcycle accidents are responsible for almost 7 percent of them, or more than 1,000 SCIs annually. If you or someone you love is among these cases, your…
Large truck crashes have the potential to cause catastrophic—and oftentimes fatal—injuries. Passenger-vehicle occupants are especially vulnerable in collisions with big rigs because tractor-trailers can weigh 30 times as much as cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs. If your loved one was killed in a truck accident,…
When you drop off your children at the bus stop, it’s reasonable to assume they will get to school safely. After all, the school bus is one of the safest vehicles on the road—far safer than the typical passenger car. That is, of course, as…
During this national emergency, we want you to know we’re still working and making sure your interests are protected. With government recommendations on meetings, and the safety of our staff and clients in mind, we are limiting staff numbers and wont be scheduling any in-person…
Huffing, or what’s sometimes called “dusting,” refers to inhaling compressed gas that contains 1,1-difluoroethane (DFE). DFE is a refrigerant-based propellant that’s used to force products like shaving cream, spray paint, and whipped cream out of the can. When inhaled, it can produce a temporary, narcotic-like…
If you were a victim of clergy sex abuse, you may be entitled to compensation for the mental anguish and other damages you have incurred as a result. While filing a personal injury claim won’t erase the trauma you have experienced, it could provide the…
If you’re driving and your cell phone rings, what do you do next? We all know what the right answer is — ignore it until you’ve safely reached your destination — but data shows us that most Americans would pick up the phone. Per the National…
Today, I filed a civil sexual abuse lawsuit against the Diocese of Metuchen concerning a courageous survivor who was abused by McCarrick in the early 1980’s when McCarrick was the bishop of Metuchen. Apart from all the recent news stories about McCarrick, I learned about…
In New York the Child Victims Act has been extended for a second time. The original one-year window allowing survivors of childhood sexual assault to file civil suits beyond the statute of limitations restrictions is being extended an additional 12 months. Lawmakers recently passed…
