Major Developments in the Allergan Lawsuit Litigation
Following a request from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in July 2019, Allergan initiated a breast implant recall of its textured breast implants and tissue expanders. This recall was issued due to the increased risk that Allergan’s textured implants cause BIA-ALCL (Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma). Do you qualify to file an...
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Hair Relaxer Litigation: What You Need to Know
The national hair relaxer litigation is making waves across the country, shining a spotlight on the potential health risks associated with over-the-counter hair straightening products. As more women come forward with cancer diagnoses, lawsuits are mounting against major manufacturers. If you or a loved one has used over-the-counter chemical hair relaxers and been diagnosed with...
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MD Teacher Acquitted of Child Sex Abuse Charges Reassigned
Former Severna Park Teacher Matthew Schlegel Reassigned to Student-Free Location In Maryland, a case involving former Severna Park Elementary teacher Matthew Schlegel has drawn widespread attention and deep concern among families. In June 2025, Schlegel was acquitted of 18 counts of sexual abuse and related offenses. The jury deadlocked on three remaining assault charges, which...
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Teacher Christopher Bendann Found Guilty of Child Sex Abuse
,Under Project Safe Childhood, a federal jury returned a guilty verdict against Christopher Kenji Bendann, age 40, of Baltimore. He was found guilty of child sex abuse on: – five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor to produce child pornography – one count of cyberstalking – three counts of possession of child pornography, all relating to his...
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Know Your Rights About Filing a Clonazepam Lawsuit
In November 2024, thousands of patients and families across the United States were shocked to learn about a significant recall involving a widely prescribed anxiety medication: Clonazepam, also known by its brand name, Klonopin. Individuals across the country are filing clonazepam lawsuits. The recall, announced by Endo, Inc.—the drug manufacturer of the orally disintegrating Clonazepam...
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Recognizing the Signs of Childhood Sexual Abuse
It is difficult to determine the prevalence of childhood sexual abuse because it is not often reported. Current statistics show that one in four girls and one in six boys are survivors of childhood sexual abuse.[1] Maryland has defined childhood sexual abuse as an act that involves the sexual molestation or exploitation of a minor,...
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Neonatal Resuscitation and Birth Injuries: What Parents Need to Know
Most babies make the transition from being in utero to being able to breathe room air on their own as soon as they are born. However, about 10% of newborns require some assistance with breathing, and of that 10%, fewer than 1% require extensive neonatal resuscitation measures. The equipment and the medical team members trained...
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Understanding the Impact of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most devastating injuries an individual can endure—especially when they happen suddenly in a car accident, pedestrian accident, truck accident, or motorcycle accident. In Maryland, the impact of a TBI can change your life forever, affecting your health, your family, and your future. If you or a loved one...
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DC Cardinal Accused of Sexual Abuse Passes Away
Theodore McCarrick, Removed in 2019, Never Faced a Criminal Trial Ex-cardinal Theodore McCarrick faced serious sexual abuse claims from at least 12 minors. This information comes from sources before the Vatican removed him from the clergy. Before Pope Francis removed McCarrick from the ministry in 2019, he was one of America’s most powerful Catholic cardinals....
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What Is The Depo-Provera Multidistrict Litigation?
Earlier this year (February 2025), the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) issued an order forming the Depo-Provera Multidistrict Litigation (MDL). The Depo-Provera MDL is a consolidation of all federally filed Depo-Provera cases involving women who have taken Depo-Provera birth control shot and have been diagnosed with a meningioma (brain tumor). The MDL is located...
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