Changes to Title IX laws are slated to go into effect August 14 that are binding for K-12 and post-secondary institutions. The revision, which is 2,033 pages, no longer requires college coaches and other staff members to report any cases of sexual abuse or harassment to the Title IX office. …
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Scandal Surrounding University of Michigan Team Doctor Sex Abuse Claims | Florida Sexual Abuse Victim Attorneys Whittel & Melton
A well-known team doctor at the University of Michigan has been accused of sexually abusing former students while performing medical exams. Coaches and other staff members are also accused of being aware of the misconduct, but looked the other way. In total, 53 students have accused Dr. Robert Anderson of…
Sexual Assault Allegations Among USF’s Fraternity and Sorority Community Initiates Investigation | Florida Sexual Assault Victim Attorneys Whittel & Melton
The President of the University of South Florida, Steven Currall, along with other school officials, have launched an investigation into alleged sexual assaults that took place on campus involving both former and current students. There have been numerous women recounting stories of sexual assault amongst the Greek community on the…
Six Workers Hospitalized in Rebar Malfunction Accident at Construction Site in Brickell | Florida Injury and Wrongful Death Attorneys at Whittel & Melton
On Wednesday, six workers were taken to the hospital for injuries related to a rebar mishap at a construction site at 830 Brickell in Miami, according to officials. Miami Fire Rescue officials said the crane was lifting bundles of rebar when it collapsed on the six workers. It is unknown…
Boy Scouts Face 21 New Lawsuits for Sex Abuse | Boy Scouts of America Sex Abuse Attorneys at Whittel & Melton
A new string of lawsuits against the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) were filed Friday in Manhattan Supreme Court related to the organization letting sex abuse to repeatedly happen for decades dating back to its founding in 1910. A total of 21 new lawsuits filed charge 14 adult scout leaders…
Park. Look. Lock. $3 Million Public Safety Campaign to Keep Children from Suffering Heat Stroke in Hot Cars | Florida Wrongful Death Attorneys Whittel & Melton
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the launch of a $3 million public safety campaign at the start of July to educate the entire U.S. about the dangers of leaving children locked in hot vehicles. The summer months can be sweltering, so the campaign serves as a reminder to motorists…
FDA Updates Hand Sanitizer Poison Warning | Florida Injury Attorneys Whittel & Melton
Almost 90 new brands have been added to the FDA’s updated list of possibly toxic hand sanitizers. The FDA believes these hand sanitizers contain methanol, a toxic chemical that can be absorbed through the skin. If ingested, methanol can kill you. According to the FDA, all but one of the…
Elderly Neglect in Nursing Homes: Ocala Nursing Home Administrator Arrested for Neglect | Ocala Elder Neglect Attorneys Whittel & Melton
Nursing home neglect happens at nursing homes and assisted living facilities across the country. While this is not as violent as abuse, it is equally as dangerous. When staff at these facilities fails to keep close tabs on their elderly patients or provide them with proper care, this can quickly…
Fireworks Are Legal in Florida: Be Safe This Fourth of July Weekend | Florida Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton
Floridians are legally able to celebrate the Fourth of July by lighting off fireworks this year. While this might be great news to some, some medical professionals and others who have had life-changing experiences from fireworks injuries want to warn everyone of the hazards fireworks can bring. Gov. Ron DeSantis…
FDA Issues Warning that 9 Brands of Hand Sanitizer Possibly Toxic
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers across the U.S. to stop using 9 brands of hand sanitizer as they may contain methanol, also known as wood alcohol, which is a substance that has very serious side effects when it is ingested or absorbed through…