"This film gave a voice to survivors, and this Oscar amplifies that voice which we hope will become a choir that will resonate all the way to the Vatican," said producer Michael Sugar onstage receiving the best picture Oscar. "Pope Francis, it is time to protect the children and restore the faith."
To whom do I report nursing home abuse in Connecticut?
We have previously touched on the definitions of various types of mistreatment that can occur to the elderly by their caregivers. You may recall that these include abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment. When one suspects that one of these situations applies to a loved one, the emotions elicited can be very strong. So, to whom does one turn for help if one suspects that an older loved one may be the victim of some form of abuse?
To whom do property owners have a legal duty?
Readers of this blog may remember that in the past we have discussed the basic tenets of negligence law as provided by the common law. This week, we will look into the concept of to whom a property owner owes a duty.
New London Doctor's License Suspended; Faces Sex Assault Charges in Wisconsin
Dr. Wilton Calderon, formerly practicing medicine with the Lawrence and Memorial Medical Group in New London, CT, has been criminally charged with sexual assault of at least seven female patients. The charges stem from Dr. Calderon's work as a family practitioner in Wisconsin where he had practiced before coming to Connecticut. Dr. Calderon's Connecticut medical license has now been suspended.
Connecticut drivers ranked among the worst in the U.S.
A recent report ranks the 200 largest cities in the country by vehicle accident frequency. Several cities in the northeast are among the worst, including two in Connecticut.
What is a 'good faith certificate' in Connecticut malpractice?
Mistakes made by medical professionals can have devastating consequences. Despite their years of training, doctors and other people in the health care industry make errors that can harm their patients. In such situations, patients harmed by a medical professional's error may want to take legal action. First of all, however, the state of Connecticut requires that anyone filing a medical malpractice claim based upon negligence submit a 'good faith certificate' along with the initial petition.
Is there a time-limit on filing a civil suit for child sex abuse?
Some Connecticut residents may have heard of the term "statute of limitations." These laws place a time limit on taking a certain legal action. Some individuals may have heard about statutes of limitations in the context of the state bringing a criminal prosecution against an alleged perpetrator of a crime. What people may not know is that there are sometimes limitations on the filing of civil suits for the recovery of damages.
Florida State University has agreed to pay a former student
Florida State University has agreed to pay a former student at the school $950,000.00 as settlement of her claim against the University. The student claims that she was raped by Jameis Winston in 2012 and that Florida State did not properly investigate her claim when she brought it to the school's attention.
