On March 26, 2024, CBS News and the Gothamist published a bombshell report of over 700 sexual assault lawsuits filed against the City of New York by women formerly incarcerated at Rikers Island.
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13 SURVIVORS FILE GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES SEX ABUSE LAWSUIT, REPRESENTED BY LEVY KONIGSBERG
More people are continuing to speak out and demand justice after surviving childhood sexual abuse in Maryland juvenile detention and youth treatment centers. Represented by Levy Konigsberg...
63 Men and Women File Maryland Juvenile Detention Sex Abuse Lawsuit, Represented by Levy Konigsberg
More brave survivors are continuing to speak out and demand justice after enduring childhood sexual abuse in Maryland juvenile detention centers. Represented by Levy Konigsberg Attorneys Jerome...
50 MEN FILE NEW JERSEY TRAINING SCHOOL SEX ABUSE LAWSUIT, REPRESENTED BY LEVY KONIGSBERG
A group of brave survivors is stepping forward to demand justice after surviving childhood sexual abuse in a New Jersey juvenile detention center. Represented by Levy Konigsberg Attorneys Moshe...
37 MEN FILE CHARLES H. HICKEY, JR. SCHOOL SEX ABUSE LAWSUIT, REPRESENTED BY LEVY KONIGSBERG
Another group of brave survivors is stepping forward to demand justice after surviving childhood sexual abuse in Maryland juvenile detention centers. Represented by Levy Konigsberg Attorneys Jerome...
20 WOMEN FILE WAXTER CHILDREN’S CENTER SEX ABUSE LAWSUITS, REPRESENTED BY LEVY KONIGSBERG
More women are continuing to speak out and demand justice after surviving childhood sexual abuse in Maryland juvenile detention centers. Represented by Levy Konigsberg Attorneys Jerome...
Baltimore Sun Profiles LK’s New Cheltenham Youth Detention Center Sex Abuse Suit
Levy Konigsberg’s ongoing work representing former youth inmates who were sexually abused in juvenile detention centers has been profiled in a newly published article by The Baltimore Sun.
Meet Jacob Jordan: An Experienced Litigator Taking On Corporate Giants and Championing Civil Rights Causes
Jacob joined Levy Konigsberg in 2022, bringing with him ten years of litigation experience, having first clerked for Chief United States District Judge Michael P. Mills, and then joining a prominent...
Prism Covers LK’s Women’s Prison Sex Abuse Suits Ahead of NY Adult Survivors Act Deadline
Levy Konigsberg’s ongoing work fighting for survivors who were sexually abused in jails and prisons across New York was recently covered in another article published by Prism Reports.
CBS 6 News Covers LK’s Sex Abuse Suits Against Albany, Rensselaer Jails
Levy Konigsberg Partner Anna Kull recently appeared in a featured story aired on WRGB CBS 6 discussing lawsuits being filed by our firm on behalf of former female inmates who were sexually abused at...
Partner Anna Kull Quoted by Gothamist Discussing NY Women’s Prison Sex Abuse Suits, Approaching Claim Deadline
Levy Konigsberg Partner Anna Kull was recently quoted by Gothamist in an article discussing a flood of civil sexual abuse lawsuits our firm is planning to file before a critical deadline under the...
Meet Denise Persampieri, A Lawyer Tirelessly Advocating For Victims of Asbestos Exposure
Denise is proudly part of the fight against corporations, including Johnson & Johnson, whose talcum powder products were contaminated with asbestos, causing grievous and ongoing harm to...
Meet Rebecca Kimmel, a Zealous Advocate for Sexual Abuse Survivors
Meet Rebecca Kimmel, a zealous advocate for hundreds of survivors who were sexually abused while incarcerated. Rebecca fights for these survivors under New York’s recently passed Adult Survivors...
LK Investigating Sexual Abuse Claims Against USA Bobsled Chiropractor Jonathan Wilhelm
Levy Konigsberg is investigating potential claims from victims who were sexually abused by Jonathan Wilhem, a Montana-based chiropractor who worked on the medical staff for Team USA’s bobsled team....
Meet Christopher Ganz, a Relentless Trial Attorney
Meet Christopher Ganz, a relentless trial attorney who joined Levy Konigsberg at the beginning of 2023 with nearly a decade of courtroom experience. Chris has received trial training and has...
Meet Melanie Daly, An Attorney Fighting For Environmental Justice
Melanie joined Levy Konigsberg in 2021, bringing with her a deep understanding of complex litigation, gained primarily through her experience as a Staff Attorney for the United States Court of...
Challenging Victim Blaming in Cases of Sexual Abuse
In a world that strives for justice and empathy, it's disheartening to witness the persistent phenomenon of victim blaming, particularly in cases of sexual abuse. Survivors of sexual assault often...
Partner Anna Kull’s Work Litigating NY Adult Survivors Act Claims Profiled by Prism
Levy Konigsberg Partner Anna Kull was recently featured in an article discussing her work representing survivors in a growing number of sexual abuse lawsuits filed under the New York Adult Survivors...
Buffalo News Cover Story Profiles Partner Anna Kull’s NY Women’s Sex Abuse Suits
Levy Konigsberg Partner Anna Kull was recently featured in a Buffalo News cover story about an onslaught of lawsuits being filed against New York women’s prisons where female inmates were sexually...
Meet Sonia Allahdad –– the lead investigative attorney on Levy Konigsberg’s Prison Sex Abuse team
Sonia Allahdad is a strong advocate and voice for hundreds of women harmed by prison guards during incarceration. Sonia joined Levy Konigsberg’s Sex Abuse division at the beginning of investigations...
MEET ATTORNEY KIMBERLY RUSSELL – LEVY KONIGSBERG’S RESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST.
Before law school, Kimberly had a successful career as a news producer for the ABC affiliate in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kimberly leans into that journalism experience when crafting compelling, moving...
Partner Anna Kull Discusses NY Women’s Prison Sex Abuse Litigation on Brutally Informed Podcast
Levy Konigsberg Partner Anna Kull was recently featured in an episode of Brutally Informed, a weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into current political and social issues. As the featured guest...
Challenging Victim Blaming in Cases of Sexual Abuse
In a world that strives for justice and empathy, it's disheartening to witness the persistent phenomenon of victim blaming, particularly in cases of sexual abuse. Survivors of sexual assault often...
Partner Anna Kull’s Work Litigating NY Adult Survivors Act Claims Profiled by Prism
Levy Konigsberg Partner Anna Kull was recently featured in an article discussing her work representing survivors in a growing number of sexual abuse lawsuits filed under the New York Adult Survivors...
Buffalo News Cover Story Profiles Partner Anna Kull’s NY Women’s Sex Abuse Suits
Levy Konigsberg Partner Anna Kull was recently featured in a Buffalo News cover story about an onslaught of lawsuits being filed against New York women’s prisons where female inmates were sexually...
Meet Sonia Allahdad –– the lead investigative attorney on Levy Konigsberg’s Prison Sex Abuse team
Sonia Allahdad is a strong advocate and voice for hundreds of women harmed by prison guards during incarceration. Sonia joined Levy Konigsberg’s Sex Abuse division at the beginning of investigations...
MEET ATTORNEY KIMBERLY RUSSELL – LEVY KONIGSBERG’S RESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST.
Before law school, Kimberly had a successful career as a news producer for the ABC affiliate in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kimberly leans into that journalism experience when crafting compelling, moving...
Partner Anna Kull Discusses NY Women’s Prison Sex Abuse Litigation on Brutally Informed Podcast
Levy Konigsberg Partner Anna Kull was recently featured in an episode of Brutally Informed, a weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into current political and social issues. As the featured guest...
LK Investigating Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Against Former NJ Priest John Capparelli
Levy Konigsberg is currently investigating potential claims from survivors who were sexually abused or exploited by former New Jersey Priest and public-school teacher John Capparelli. Capparelli,...
LK Investigating Sex Abuse Claims Involving IL Department of Corrections Sonographer James Dawson
If you were sexually abused by James Dawson while incarcerated in an Illinois state prison, you may have grounds to pursue legal action and a financial recovery of your damages. Dawson, a...
Study Shows Most Child Sex Abuse Perpetrators in Juvenile Detention Centers Go Unpunished in 2023
It’s no secret that child sexual abuse (“CSA”) is a highly alarming problem in the U.S. and beyond. New findings by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Justice Statistics revealed a...
J&J’s Talc Bankruptcy is Dismissed Again. Will J&J Try a Third Bankruptcy Filing?
Today Judge Michael Kaplan dismissed J&J’s second bankruptcy filing relating to the company’s talc asbestos cancer liabilities. J&J’s first bankruptcy filing was ordered dismissed on January...
The Difference Between a Civil and Criminal Lawsuit in a Sexual Abuse Case
Pursue Justice Being a victim of sexual abuse is one of the most difficult and traumatic experiences one can endure. Unfortunately, it's also a situation that happens much too often. It is crucial...
LK Investigating Sex Abuse Claims Against Michigan Gymnastics Coach Shannon Guay
Levy Konigsberg is investigating potential claims from victims who were sexually abused by Shannon James Guay, a former gymnastics coach from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Guay, who was also known as...
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Bills to Create Temporary Lookback Window for Sex Abuse Survivors
Michigan lawmakers have once again introduced bipartisan legislation to revamp the state’s statute of limitations in civil sexual abuse cases and implement a temporary filing window for previously...
Levy Konigsberg Files 116 Mesothelioma Suits Against J&J Spinoff Kenvue
Levy Konigsberg is representing over 100 victims and families who claim that their use of J&J’s Baby Powder products caused their mesothelioma in a series of new lawsuits targeting J&J’s...
LK Investigating Sexual Abuse Claims Against Queens Gastroenterologist Dr. Zhi Alan Cheng
Levy Konigsberg is investigating potential sexual abuse claims involving Dr. Zhi Alan Cheng.
Taking Action Against Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is a pervasive and devastating problem affecting millions of individuals worldwide. It takes many forms, including rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and other forms of unwanted...
Illinois Attorney General Finds Catholic Church Vastly Underreported Clergy Abuse
Legal Action against the Illinois Archdiocese A sweeping investigation into Illinois’ Catholic Dioceses found that the Church’s hierarchy severely underreported the number of children abused by...
Levy Konigsberg Files 10 Taconic Sex Abuse Claims On Behalf of Survivors
Levy Konigsberg has filed nearly a dozen new sexual abuse lawsuits on behalf of women formerly incarcerated at the Taconic Correctional Facility in Bedford Hills, NY. Our sexual abuse team, led by...
Jerome Block Featured on CNN Investigation into J&J Powder Cancer Claims
Levy Konigsberg Trial Attorney Jerry Block recently appeared on The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper for a special televised investigation into J&J baby powder cancer claims. The hour-long...
The Long-Term Impact of Sexual Abuse: Seeking Justice and Healing
Sexual abuse is an incredibly serious issue that can have long-lasting physical, emotional, and psychological effects on survivors. In order to help survivors move forward towards healing and...
J&J’s Bankruptcy Filings for its Asbestos Talc Powder Liabilities are Illegal and Wrong
Why is J&J Being Sued? Asbestos in Johnson’s Baby Powder To understand why J&J’s attempts to use the bankruptcy system to deal with its asbestos talc liabilities is illegal and wrong, it’s...
Dr. Paduch Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Filed After Urologist is Indicted
Dr. Darius A. Paduch, a urologist who practiced in New York City and Long Island, was recently indicted by a Manhattan federal court for sexually abusing patients, including at least two minors....
10 Women File Bedford Hills Sex Abuse Lawsuits, Represented by Levy Konigsberg
More women have recently stood up and demanded justice after surviving sexual abuse and violence in New York State prisons. Represented by Levy Konigsberg Attorney Anna Kull, 10 women have...
Motion Seeks Consolidation of 22 J&J Talc Mesothelioma Cases for Trial
Levy Konigsberg has filed a motion to consolidate for a single trial the cases of 22 people diagnosed with mesothelioma caused by asbestos in Johnson’s Baby Powder. The motion, filed in the Superior...
‘The Appeal’ Article Features Attorney Anna Kull for Work on Adult Survivors Act Lawsuits
The Appeal, a popular law-focused newsroom, has published an article featuring Levy Konigsberg Attorney-Partner Anna Kull for her work on New York Adult Survivors Act (ASA) lawsuits. Although the...
20 Albion Correctional Facility Sex Abuse Lawsuits Filed, Dozens More Expected
Levy Konigsberg has officially taken legal action against the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (NYS DOCCS) for failing to prevent widespread sexual abuse at Albion...
Bombshell Report Reveals 600+ Child Sexual Abuse Incidents in Baltimore Archdiocese
A bombshell report recently revealed to the people of Maryland that the Baltimore Catholic Archdiocese had intentionally covered up more than 600 incidents of child sexual abuse carried out by...
10 Women File Rikers Island Sex Abuse Lawsuits, 100+ More Expected to Be Filed
Our New York sexual abuse attorneys of Levy Konigsberg have officially started legal action against the New York City Department of Corrections (NYCDOC) for allowing countless acts of sexual...
Maryland Set to Remove Statute of Limitations on Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
Maryland is highly likely to soon join many other states that have effectively removed the statute of limitations on child sexual abuse civil lawsuits. The Maryland House of Delegates recently voted...
What Keeps Victims From Speaking About Sexual Abuse?
Sexual abuse is not an easy issue to address. It is one of the most painful experiences a human can endure, yet its gravity is often not duly recognized by society. It is an ongoing epidemic that...
