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Giles County School Board Sex Abuse Lawsuit Involving a Minor with Autism

A minor identified as A N has filed a lawsuit against the Giles County School Board and individual defendants. A N is a nonverbal child with severe autism who was allegedly sexually groomed, abused, and harassed by older students while riding a school bus. The filing states that the school...

Genimous Interactive Investment Co Ltd Sexual Assault and Trafficking Lawsuit

A plaintiff known as Jane Doe has filed a lawsuit against Genimous Interactive Investment Co Ltd, Eightpoint Technologies Ltd SEZC, and Eightpoint Interactive Inc. The lawsuit involves claims under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act along with negligence and vicarious liability. The case stems from an alleged sexual battery committed by...

Can a School Be Held Liable for Teacher Sexual Abuse?

If your child was subjected to sexual abuse by one of their teachers or if you experienced such abuse as a child, you have the right to file a civil suit against that abuser and demand financial restitution for the harm their illegal actions caused you and your family. However,...

Can Multiple Survivors File a Joint Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?

Being subjected to sexual assault or abuse can be a singularly traumatic experience, and no two people will have the exact same responses after going through an experience of this nature. However, there are certain scenarios in which two or more people may have grounds to sue the same person...

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How Non-Disclosure Agreements Affect Sexual Abuse Survivors

There are various circumstances under which someone in a position of power may request that someone else sign a non-disclosure agreement, not all of which are nefarious. However, an NDA designed to protect intellectual property or business secrets is one thing, and an NDA intended to hide the fact that...

Should I Accept an Insurance Settlement Offer After a Motorcycle Accident?

It’s a story we’ve heard many times as experienced motorcycle injury attorneys: a motorcyclist gets in a wreck caused by someone else’s negligence, they prepare themselves for a long and frustrating battle with their insurance company to get compensation for their losses, and then that insurance company makes a settlement...

Truck Accidents Involving Poorly Screened Drivers

Operating an 18-wheeler is a very different experience from driving a standard commuter car, truck, or SUV. On top of being substantially longer, taller, and wider than other vehicles, commercial tractor-trailers can also outweigh commuter cars by several tons when fully loaded with cargo, and all that weight can significantly...

Phillips Law Group Named One of the Best Law Firms in America® by Best Lawyers®

Phillips Law Group is proud to announce that we have been recognized by Best Lawyers® as one of the Best Law Firms in America®, a distinction that highlights our ongoing dedication to providing exceptional legal service and advocacy for our clients. This honor reflects our commitment to justice, integrity, and...

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What You Need to Know About the Minnesota TikTok Lawsuit

When you think of a lawsuit, you might not be picturing a case involving internet algorithms and deceptive trade practices from social media platform companies. But a major lawsuit filed by the State of Minnesota against TikTok is highlighting important issues about corporate responsibility and user safety, and the Minnesota...

Should I Get a Lawyer If I Was Rear-Ended?

You can be rear-ended while you are waiting for a stoplight to change, while you are slowly driving through a crowded parking lot, or even while you are traveling at high speed on an interstate or freeway. Whatever the location, being rear-ended is a jarring and potentially life-altering experience, especially...