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Amid Lawsuit, County Says Its Ability to Oversee Prosecutors’ Office Is ‘Limited’

In the wake of a civil lawsuit against the Merrimack County Attorney’s Office, the county’s three commissioners said Monday they have limited oversight of the department and the decisions of its top prosecutor, who is chosen by voters. “While the Board of County Commissioners is generally responsible for overseeing all aspects of county government, the elected County Attorney is solely responsible for overseeing the functions of the County Attorney’s office, including its investigative, prosecutorial and law enforcement functions,” Commissioners Chairwoman Tara Reardon wrote in a letter distributed Monday. “As a result, the Commissioners are limited in their ability to determine how the County Attorney’s office is run and where it focuses its efforts.” Last week, former sexual assault investigator Jennifer Adams sued Merrimack County and County Attorney Robin Davis, who is accused of creating a hostile work environment since taking over more than seven months ago. Through her attorney Charles Douglas, Adams has brought multiple civil claims against Davis and the county in Merrimack County Superior Court, including intentional infliction of emotional distress, gender discrimination and aiding and abetting unlawful discriminatory practices. Adams is seeking


Dartmouth Settles Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit for $14 Million

“We are satisfied to have reached an agreement with Dartmouth College, and are encouraged by our humble contribution to bringing restorative justice to a body of Dartmouth students beyond the named plaintiffs,” the plaintiffs, three of whom were anonymous, said in a statement. The allegations in the lawsuit sparked heated debate at Dartmouth and prompted dozens of alumni to demand greater …


Suit Against Irving-Based Boy Scouts Says New Abuse Claims Uncovered

Lawyers bringing a lawsuit against Irving-based Boy Scouts of America said Tuesday they believe they’ve turned up allegations of sexual abuse against more than 350 people not previously identified in files released by the organization. “It is apparent that the Boy Scouts Defendants continue to hide the true nature of their cover-up and the extent of the pedophilia epidemic within their …


Thirty-Seven Ex-Ohio State Athletes Sue School Over Alleged Sexual Abuse by Former Team Doctor

Thirty-seven former Ohio State athletes, including ex-football players, filed a Title IX lawsuit against the school Wednesday, the latest federal lawsuit that alleges sexual abuse by former team doctor Richard Strauss. He served in various roles in his 20 years at Ohio State, including more than a decade as a team doctor. According to the lawsuit, some athletes reported Strauss’ abuse to former …


Shaun White Settles Lawsuit With Insurance Co. Over Sexual Harassment Case

Olympian Shaun White settled a lawsuit accusing him of sexual harassment and now he’s settled the lawsuit he filed against his insurance company over that case. According to court documents obtained by The Blast, White and Lloyd’s of London have “reached a settlement” in the case. As The Blast first reported, White sued his insurance company back in 2017. Lloyd’s said that the claims the band …


Sex Misconduct Suits Near Settlement, Weinstein Lawyer Says

If approved by the court, the settlement would resolve a class action claims alleging that the film company acted to conceal widespread sexual harassment and assault within the company. The settlement may also bring an end to the New York attorney general’s civil suit, which claims Weinstein’s company violated labor laws by enabling the mistreatment of women. There are more than 15 suits …


Yale Students File Class Action Lawsuit Against University Over Sexual Discrimination

Three Yale students have filed an 85-page class action lawsuit against the university in federal court, alleging gender discrimination. NBC Connecticut’s Keisha Grant sat down with the students spearheading a lawsuit against Yale University and its fraternities to find out why they call the culture on campus dangerous. “It’s a class action lawsuit on behalf of all women,” McNeil explained. They …


New Allegations of Sexual Assault Made in Ongoing Lawsuit Against Dartmouth

Two former Dartmouth students have signed on as plaintiffs to an ongoing lawsuit that alleges that for over 16 years College officials ignored evidence of sexual misconduct by three former psychological and brain sciences professors. In an amended version of the original plaintiffs’ complaint filed yesterday in the U.S. District Court of New Hampshire, the two former students bring forward additional allegations of sexual assault and harassment, adding to an already significant and graphic list of charges made by seven other women who allege that the three PBS professors turned the department into a “21st century Animal House.” 


USC Hires Lobbying Firm to Oppose Legislation for Victims of Abuse

USC hired a lobbying firm to oppose legislation that would extend the statute of limitations for cases involving sexual assault incidents that take place at campus health centers. With the firm, the University is working to lobby against Assembly Bill 1510, which was introduced by Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes of Grand Terrace Feb. 22. If passed, AB 1510 would allow victims of Tyndall’s …


Should Insurers Even Be Writing D&O Coverage for Sexual Misconduct Claims?

Why are insurers writing D&O coverage for allegations involving sexual misconduct, which is not really an “accident,” but rather an intentional act that is typically excluded from coverage? The question came up last Thursday at a PLUS Canada event in Toronto featuring Kevin LaCroix, author of the U.S.-based ‘D&O Diary’ blog. The panel discussion was moderated by Brian Rosenbaum, national …