Mother Claims Northwestern Sorority Hazing Led to Daughter’s Suicide
A wrongful death lawsuit filed by the mother of a Northwestern student who took her own life says sorority hazing contributed to her daughter’s death.
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Nude Photos Found in Ex-USC Gynecologist’s Storage Unit
Detectives are investigating whether the nude photos link the ex-employee to any of the women who have accused him of sexual harassment.
17 Women Sue Columbia University, Hospital for Doctor Sexual Abuse
The women are accusing the university and its hospital for the negligence of allowing a doctor to continuously abuse his patients.
Berkeley College Republicans Settle Free Speech Lawsuit with University
The lawsuit claimed UC Berkeley school officials did not set the same restrictions for liberal speakers as they did for republican speakers.
Family Awarded $14 Million in Historic NIU Hazing Death Lawsuit
Ninteen-year-old David Bogenberger died in 2012 following a pledge initiation event at Northern Illinois University’s Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.
WVU Settles Lawsuit over 2014 Fraternity Hazing Death
Nolan Burch died from acute alcohol poisoning and cardiac arrest after pledging West Virginia University’s Kappa Sigma fraternity.
$3.2M Awarded to Fired Hospital Worker in Discrimination Suit
A Muslim man claims he was harassed and fired from Loma Linda University Medical Center because of his religious affiliations.
Sexual Assault Survivors Given More Time to File Civil Cases
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Amid the #MeToo movement, California extends the statute of limitations for sexual assault survivors who are looking to file a civil case.
$23M UC Berkeley Lawsuit for Riot at Yiannopoulos Event Thrown Out
The lawsuit was filed by a Milo Yiannopoulos supporter who claimed UC Berkeley violated her First Amendment Rights as well as other complaints.
Baylor Legal Fees Rise After Sexual Assault Lawsuits
Baylor University’s legal fees have skyrocketed over the past few years due to multiple lawsuits, investigations and settlements involving sexual assault and other issues.
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