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More Than Two Dozen Former Residents of Good Shepherd Services Allege Sexual Abuse by Nuns, Priests and Staff at Notorious Youth Residential Treatment Facility

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Mental Hygiene, Rape, The Baltimore Sun, Clergy, Sun, RAINN, Child, Maryland Circuit Courts, Rest, Human services, Woman, Complaint, Survivor, Assault, Nun, Safety, Slater, American juvenile justice system, Parent, Maryland Department of Health, State, Department of Human Services, Trauma, Nursing

BALTIMORE, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The State of Maryland, Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Maryland Department of Human Services and Maryland Department of Health are being named in a civil lawsuit today alleging that at least 26 individuals were sexually assaulted as children while housed at Good Shepherd Services, a former residential facility for foster care youth. The lawsuit was filed in the Maryland Circuit Court for Baltimore City by attorneys at Slater Slater Schulman LLP, a leading, full-service law firm with decades of experience representing survivors of traumatic and catastrophic events.

Key Points: 
  • Originally opened in 1864, Good Shepherd Services operated until 2017 as a multi-use, state-run residential treatment facility for children in Halethorpe, MD.
  • It housed children with behavioral health issues, as well as foster care youth sent through the Department of Human Services.
  • It also served as a secure facility for children sentenced to correctional incarceration through the Department of Juvenile Services.
  • The abuses at Good Shepherd Services were first reported on by The Baltimore Sun in 2013.

Slater Slater Schulman LLP Files Lawsuit Against Burbank Unified High School on Behalf of a Former Student Who Was Sexually Assaulted at Burroughs High School During Choir Competition

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Complaint, Got Talent, Survivor, RAINN, Dance, Student, Human voice, Secondary school, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Burroughs High School, Slater, Safety, Trauma center, Burbank Unified School District, Star, Child, Male, VMA, Trauma, Assault, Superior court, Rape, Nursing

The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by attorneys at Slater Slater Schulman LLP, a leading, full-service law firm with decades of experience representing survivors of traumatic and catastrophic events.

Key Points: 
  • The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by attorneys at Slater Slater Schulman LLP, a leading, full-service law firm with decades of experience representing survivors of traumatic and catastrophic events.
  • As detailed in the complaint, the plaintiff was a 16-year-old student at The John Burroughs ("Burroughs") High School in the school's nationally acclaimed Vocal Music Association.
  • Burroughs High School and the Burbank Unified School District host the annual John Burroughs Music Showcase, a two-day show choir competition at which more than 40 choir groups perform.
  • While the plaintiff was waiting to be picked up, a male student at the high school who was also in the choir sexually assaulted her on school grounds.

Approximately 1,800 Survivors of Sexual Assault File Lawsuits Against New York For Being Sexually Assaulted by Correctional Staff While Incarcerated

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
New York (state), Woman, Safety, City, NYS, RAINN, Psychological abuse, Legislation, Rape, Justice, Prison, Shame, American Correctional Association, DOC, Trauma, Male, Embarrassment, Rehabilitation, Survivor, Correctional Services Corporation, Alabama Department of Corrections, ASA, Prisoner, Slater, Medicine, Human Rights Watch, Textile, Nursing, NYPD, Correction, State

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- The State of New York, the City of New York, and 20 counties are among the defendants that have been named in a series of individual civil actions alleging that as many as 1,771 individuals were sexually assaulted while incarcerated in facilities run by the New York State Department of Correctional Services (DOCS), the New York City Department of Correction (DOC), and county-run Departments of Correction throughout New York State. The lawsuits were filed under the Adult Survivors Act ("ASA") by attorneys at Slater Slater Schulman LLP, a leading, full-service law firm with decades of experience representing survivors of traumatic and catastrophic events.

Key Points: 
  • Slater Slater Schulman LLP represents the largest number of survivors of prison abuse committed in New York State.
  • "Our clients endured absolute horrors while incarcerated in New York State – each story is worse than the next.
  • The ASA's extended window for filing lawsuits constituted a significant milestone in addressing the profound abuse endured by these survivors.
  • NOTE: Individuals seeking to be linked to resources for sexual assault survivors can call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.

Uber Facing Lawsuit From Sexual Assault Survivors for Endangering Them on Rides and Failing to Put Adequate Protections in Place

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Uber Technologies, Inc. ("Uber") today has been named in a civil action alleging that women passengers in multiple states were kidnapped, sexually assaulted, sexually battered, raped, falsely imprisoned, stalked, harassed, or otherwise attacked by Uber drivers with whom they had been paired through the Uber application. The complaint was filed today in San Francisco County Superior Court by attorneys at Slater Slater Schulman LLP, a full-service law firm focused on representing survivors of catastrophic and traumatic events. Slater Slater Schulman LLP has approximately 550 clients with claims against Uber, with at least 150 more being actively investigated.

Key Points: 
  • Slater Slater Schulman LLP has approximately 550 clients with claims against Uber, with at least 150 more being actively investigated.
  • Uber disclosed that it received 3,824 reports of the five most severe categories of sexual assault in 2019 and 2020, ranging from "non-consensual kissing of a non-sexual body part" to "non-consensual sexual penetration," or rape.
  • In October 2021, an Uber driver attempted to rape a woman outside Pittsburgh, PA, rather than take her safely to her destination.
  • After widespread media reporting of Uber's sexual assault and harassment problems, Uber in 2018 acknowledged a "deeply rooted problem" of sexual assault.

Five Sexual Assault Survivors Sue Riverside County School District for Employing Convicted Serial Sexual Abuser High School Teacher-Track Coach

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Adult, Slater, RAINN, Mark (given name), Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, Female, Parent, Male, Corona-Norco Unified School District, Child, P.C, Student, Swimming, LOS, Complaint, Shame, Roosevelt High School, Woman, Distress, Sexual abuse, Social media, Survivor, Sexual assault, Rape, School, Embarrassment, Safety, Medicine, Sex industry

LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former high school teacher, track and field coach, and cross-country running coach Joe Robles, Jr. – who is currently serving a four-year prison sentence after being convicted of multiple felony sex crimes – has been named in a civil action alleging that he sexually assaulted at least five children between the ages of 14 and 17 between 2014 and 2017, during the time Robles was employed at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Riverside County. The complaint also names Corona-Norco Unified School District for failing to protect the plaintiffs and other students as required by law, according to attorneys at Slater Slater Schulman LLP and Paul Mones, P.C.

Key Points: 
  • "The effects of child sexual abuse are severe and long-lasting," said co-counsel James W. Lewis of Slater Slater Schulman LLP.
  • Joe Robles, Jr. had access to hundreds of children over the course of his ten-year employment.
  • As detailed in the complaint, the grooming and sexual abuse occurred on a regular basis with numerous students.
  • Amanda Quinonez, a former English-Language Arts teacher and swimming and water polo coach, worked with Robles, Jr. between 2016 and 2019.

Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian Reach $71.5 Million Agreement with Past Patients of Former Gynecologist Robert Hadden

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Patient, Policy, Senior, Safety, Sexual abuse, Obstetrics and gynaecology, Woman, Minor, Slater, NYP, Foot, Parent, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Patient safety, View, Dignity, Columbia University, Orientation, Trauma, Hospital, Doctor of Public Health, Multimedia, Pharmaceutical industry, Health insurance, Textile, Medical device, Medicine

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Columbia University Irving Medical Center ("CUIMC") and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital ("NYP") today announced that they have reached an agreement with 79 women who were patients of former gynecologist Robert Hadden.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Columbia University Irving Medical Center ("CUIMC") and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital ("NYP") today announced that they have reached an agreement with 79 women who were patients of former gynecologist Robert Hadden.
  • The agreement establishes a compensation fund of $71,495,000 to be distributed under the direction of an independent special master jointly selected by the parties.
  • CUIMC and NYP continue to work to resolve outstanding claims with additional former patients.
  • "At his core, Hadden was an evil man who preyed upon his patients, many of whom entrusted him with their healthcare and that of their unborn children.

Slater & Zurz Offers Ohio Students a Chance to Compete for a $5,000 Scholarship Award

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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The award will be paid directly to the Ohio college or university that the winner will attend for the 2021-22 academic year.

Key Points: 
  • The award will be paid directly to the Ohio college or university that the winner will attend for the 2021-22 academic year.
  • "Many of us at Slater & Zurz remember how challenging it was to pay for college," states Jim Slater, managing partner of Slater & Zurz.
  • We are very pleased to continue, in 2021, the Slater & Zurz scholarship."
  • (3) Tag your video with the following keywords: 2021 Slater Zurz College Scholarship.

SlatersPicks.com Launches Online and On the Air

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Thursday, August 15, 2019
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MIAMI, Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SlatersPicks.com, a sports consulting website launches featuring long-time radio host Andy Slater.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SlatersPicks.com, a sports consulting website launches featuring long-time radio host Andy Slater.
  • He covers all the major sports on his weekday show, The Andy Slater Show which is known globally beyond Miami.
  • Anyone who signs up when SlatersPicks.com launches will have the opportunity to link their phone number with their account.
  • To learn more, all updates will be available online or via the company's phone number (888-364-4003) and on SlatersPicks.com .

11-Time World Champ Surfer Speaks Out to Millions of Youth

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Thursday, May 30, 2019
Women, Surfing, Sailboarding, Health, Mental health, General Sports, Philanthropy, Children, Parenting, Teens, Consumer, Sports, Family, Foundation, General Health, MEN, Kelly Slater, Surfing, Sports, Slater

In it, Slater offers new insight into:

Key Points: 
  • In it, Slater offers new insight into:
    Slater is currently competing in Western Australia on the World Surf League (WSL) Champion Tour.
  • He is in contention for another world title at age 47 after an excellent performance in Bali in May.
  • Kelly Slater was the youngest surfer in mens history to win a world title when he was only 20 and he continues to excel as he competes against the top surfers in the world.
  • We applaud his willingness to share his story for a cause larger than all of us: encouraging generations of youth to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Blackline Safety reports strongest quarter ever, posts $6.2M in Q1 revenue

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
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"Demand for Blackline's connected safety technology continues to gain momentum as we enter our fiscal 2019, generating a record $6.2M in overall quarterly revenue," said Cody Slater, Blackline CEO and Chairman.

Key Points: 
  • "Demand for Blackline's connected safety technology continues to gain momentum as we enter our fiscal 2019, generating a record $6.2M in overall quarterly revenue," said Cody Slater, Blackline CEO and Chairman.
  • "Growth was driven through diversity across industries and geographic sectors with large orders announced during the quarter from the utilities industry and a government safety agency.
  • Blackline's business model delivered an all-time high of $4.0M in recurring service revenue for the quarter, representing a 73% jump compared to Q1 FY2018.
  • Mr. Slater said, "Blackline delivers the highest value to customers and our quarterly service growth underscores our client's commitment to G7 connected safety solutions.