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Pedestrian and Bicyclist Deaths Went Up in 2018

According to statistics from the NHTSA, pedestrian and bicyclist deaths rose in 2018 and have climbed fairly steadily since about 2009. The trend is alarming to many people who are searching for a more sustainable and active commute. And, as the NHTSA reminds us, everyone…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 3 Jul 2019

UCLA ALLOWS GYNECOLOGIST TO KEEP TREATING WOMEN AFTER BEING ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

Attorney Mick Grewal discusses how UCLA failed to protect women from a UCLA gynecologist accused of sexual assault, resulting in more women being treated – and allegedly assaulted – while UCLA internally investigated the allegations. In December, 2018, UCLA officials received a complaint from a…

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 21 Jun 2019

UCLA ALLOWS GYNECOLOGIST TO KEEP TREATING WOMEN AFTER BEING ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

Food Safety in the Spotlight after Major Food Recalls

At least 2 major food recalls have made headlines in the last week, calling into question food quality and inspection standards. On May 31, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a recall of almost 32,000 pounds (16 tons) of ready-to-eat chicken produced by Perdue…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 5 Jun 2019

Michigan Catholic Church Criminal Charges are Just the Beginning

Last week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel provided an update of her office’s investigation into the Catholic Church in Michigan by announcing that five individuals have been charged with 21 counts of criminal sexual conduct. The charges stem from evidence uncovered during an investigation in

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 29 May 2019

Michigan Catholic Church Criminal Charges are Just the Beginning

CATHOLIC DIOCESES OF MICHIGAN IGNORED SEXUAL ASSAULT COMPLAINTS, ALLOWING A CHAPLAIN TO ABUSE YOUNG MEN FOR DECADES

Sexual assault attorney Mick Grewal discusses how Michigan Catholic officials ignored young men who complained of being abused by Father Pat Egan. Pat Egan (“Father Pat”) was a Senior Priest from the Archdiocese of Westminster in London. He currently lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and…

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 10 May 2019

CATHOLIC DIOCESES OF MICHIGAN IGNORED SEXUAL ASSAULT COMPLAINTS, ALLOWING A CHAPLAIN TO ABUSE YOUNG MEN FOR DECADES

Michigan No-Fault Changes Start Moving Through Lansing (Again)

Michigan’s unique and generally patient-friendly No-Fault auto insurance system is facing a new proposal for significant changes. Senate Bill 1 was passed out of committee after only 30 minutes of debate and was passed by the full Senate earlier this week. Attempts to change Michigan’s…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 8 May 2019

SOCIAL MEDIA CAN BE A PORTAL FOR CHILD PREDATORS

Sex trafficking attorney Mick Grewal discusses a major operation that caught 16 alleged internet child predators – and the need for parents to be vigilant about monitoring child internet use. Earlier this month, sixteen adults, including a police officer, minister, bank manager, teacher and dental…

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 29 Apr 2019

SOCIAL MEDIA CAN BE A PORTAL FOR CHILD PREDATORS

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AT GOVERNMENT FACILITIES / FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS

Medical malpractice attorney Scott Weidenfeller discusses medical malpractice lawsuits against government entities, including VA hospitals / clinics and military medical facilities. When a U.S. government employee is medically negligent and causes a patient to be harmed or injured, the case generall

By Scott Weidenfeller

/ 24 Apr 2019

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AT GOVERNMENT FACILITIES / FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS

Spectrum Blodgett Hospital X-Ray Tech Charged with Sexually Assaulting Patients

Michigan sexual assault attorney Mick Grewal discusses Spectrum Blodgett’s negligence in allowing an X-ray tech to continue working with patients while under investigation for sexual assault. Last summer, Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital X-ray tech Francisco Muniz allegedly put his hand underneath

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 9 Apr 2019

Spectrum Blodgett Hospital X-Ray Tech Charged with Sexually Assaulting Patients

Roundup Caused Plaintiff’s Cancer, Jury Finds – $80 Million Awarded

Roundup maker Bayer AG has been ordered by a jury to pay $80 million in damages to a plaintiff who developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after years of using the weed-killing product. Last week’s verdict comes several months after another jury awarded $289 million against Bayer in…

By David Mittleman

/ 2 Apr 2019

PROFITING FROM THE SEXUAL ABUSE & EXPLOITATION OF WOMEN & CHILDREN

SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH Sexual assault attorney Mick Grewal discusses sex trafficking, the sale of pornographic dolls, and laws to protect women & children. Last week, lawsuits were filed that allege that two young women were forced into prostitution as teenagers – and that three…

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 1 Apr 2019

PROFITING FROM THE SEXUAL ABUSE & EXPLOITATION OF WOMEN & CHILDREN

Human Trafficking – The Sexual Assault Survivors Hotline – Part 4

Sexual Assault Awareness Month begins today. There are many opportunities to be part of helping to education people and increase awareness about sexual assault and human trafficking. On MSU’s campus we have helped sponsor a series of speakers to help those in need. “Finding Our…

By David Mittleman

/ 1 Apr 2019