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…
*** News Conference Schedule Advisory *** For Wednesday, March 4th at 11:00 a.m. North Dakota Clergy Sexual Abuse Report containing 53 Perpetrator Names and Assignments to be released at Fargo News Conference Wednesday An Investigation into the more than 50 Catholic Clergy from Fargo and…
In early February 2020, the Boy Scouts of America declared chapter 11 bankruptcy. Because the bankruptcy court implements an automatic stay as soon as the petitioner files, this effectively halted the hundreds of lawsuits against the organization alleging sexual misconduct. The national chairman of the…
The South Dakota Legislature has again had the chance to vote to open the statue of limitation for survivors of child sexual abuse. The politicians again have voted it down, unlike 14 other states in the country. This is nothing new. They went so…
