Over the past several years, staff abuse and neglect of nursing home residents, including sexual abuse, has finally begun to receive the attention it deserves. But there is one important area in which both research and public … [Read more...] about Abuse in Ohio Nursing Homes: Are Incidents on the Rise?
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Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes is More Common than You Want to Believe
It's painful to report and to to even talk about, but nursing home abuse is a serious issue that we must all be on the lookout for. Physical and psychological abuse and neglect are increasingly commonplace in US nursing homes, … [Read more...] about Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes is More Common than You Want to Believe
Vaping Lawsuits Spreading Across the U.S.
Just a couple of years ago, many were touting Juul pods and other vape related materials as the solution to America's smoking problem. Vaping, we were told, provided a cleaner, safer way to ingest nicotine. And, unlike patches and … [Read more...] about Vaping Lawsuits Spreading Across the U.S.
Nursing Home Neglect: Watch Out for These 5 Signs
Horrifying stories of vulnerable elderly and disabled people being hit, unreasonably restrained, and even sexually assaulted catch the media’s attention and put families on guard. But the risks to nursing home residents go far … [Read more...] about Nursing Home Neglect: Watch Out for These 5 Signs
National Opioid Litigation – What You Need to Know
Recently, Ohio has been the focus of national attention surrounding the opioid crisis. Trial begins October 21 in the combined cases of Cuyahoga County v. Purdue Pharma L.P. and County of Summit, Ohio, et al. v Purdue Pharma L.P., … [Read more...] about National Opioid Litigation – What You Need to Know
Fighting Wage Theft in Ohio
According to the Economic Policy Institute, Ohio workers are illegally paid less than minimum wage about 217,000 times per year. Those violations cost each worker an average of $2,800. Few of us would take a $2,800 loss in stride, … [Read more...] about Fighting Wage Theft in Ohio
