Health Care Law

Sommers Schwartz Recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly for $3.75 Million Birth Injury Medical Malpractice Case Settlement

May 7, 2025
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Detroit, Michigan – Sommers Schwartz, P.C. is proud to announce that Michigan Lawyers Weekly has recognized the firm’s recent medical malpractice cases among the “Top Verdicts and Settlements of 2024.” This esteemed acknowledgment reflects the firm’s unwavering commitment to securing justice for victims of medical negligence. In a notable case earlier this year, attorney Richard…

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Ceja Law Firm to Defend Client in High-Profile Texas Abortion Case

March 20, 2025
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Houston, Texas – Ceja Law Firm PLLC, a Houston-based criminal defense practice, has been retained to represent Jose Manuel Cendan Ley following an investigation by the Texas Office of the Attorney General. Ley faces criminal charges in Waller County, Texas, related to a Houston-area health clinic where illegal abortions were allegedly administered. Ley, 29, a…

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Former U.S. Senator Roy Blunt Joins ACRD Advisory Board

March 12, 2025
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Washington DC, District of Columbia – Association of Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) is proud to welcome former U.S. Senator Roy Blunt to its Advisory Board, adding one of the nation’s most respected bipartisan leaders in healthcare and disability rights to its mission of strengthening professional education and advocacy for disability professionals.…

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David M. Magann, P.A. Reports on VA’s Innovative Approach to PTSD with Psychedelic Research

January 6, 2025
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Tampa, Florida – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that it plans to fund research into the use of psychedelic substances to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While several methods currently exist to treat PTSD, the use of psychedelic medications is new territory. One of the most commonly cited substances for further research…

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Sommers Schwartz Investigates Alleged Sexual Misconduct by Late Priest, Father Timothy Desrochers

December 10, 2024
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Detroit, Michigan – Sommers Schwartz, PC, a premier litigation firm based in Detroit, is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct by the late Father Timothy Desrochers, who began his service in various Michigan parishes as early as 1964. Fr. Desrochers, a former pastor at St. John the Evangelist in Ishpeming, St. Mary in Sault Ste. Marie,…

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Austin Attorney Jason Wright Honored with Selection to 2024 Super Lawyers List

September 17, 2024
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Austin, Texas – Jason Wright, Managing Attorney at the Law Office of Jason Wright, PLLC, has been named to the prestigious 2024 Super Lawyers list for his commendable work in Family Law. This recognition places Wright within the top five percent of attorneys in Texas. Super Lawyers, a service of Thomson Reuters, identifies and honors…

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Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Unveils Medical Malpractice Info Center to Empower Chicago Families

June 20, 2024
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Chicago, Illinois – In an initiative to demystify the complexities of medical malpractice laws for Chicago residents, the medical malpractice and birth injury law firm Briskman Briskman & Greenberg has announced the launch of its Medical Malpractice Info Center. The new resource is specifically designed to shed light on the intricacies of malpractice claims, with…

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Chicago PetSmart Employee Represented by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Awarded $717K in Dog Bite Settlement

June 12, 2024
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Chicago, Illinois – In a notable legal conclusion, Briskman Briskman & Greenberg obtained a substantial settlement of $717,000 for a Chicago PetSmart employee, who was bitten on the nose by a customer’s dog. The incident, which occurred while the worker was assisting with a harness fitting, highlights the responsibilities of pet owners under Illinois law.…

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Ostroff Godshall Attorneys Secure $7M Verdict for Delayed Cancer Diagnosis in Clarion County

May 7, 2024
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CLARION, Pennsylvania – A Clarion County jury has awarded $6.95 million to a man who claimed his healthcare providers caused a 13-month delay in diagnosing colorectal cancer, according to the case Delavern v. Health Services of Clarion. Attorney Richard Godshall and Christine Clarke of Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers represented the plaintiff and successfully…

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Sommers Schwartz Investigates Allegations Against Former Priest Robert DeLand, Supports Abuse Survivors

October 18, 2023
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Detroit, Michigan – Sommers Schwartz, PC, a leading litigation and clergy abuse law firm based in Michigan, is conducting an investigation into the claims surrounding Reverend Robert “Father Bob” DeLand, Jr., a former Catholic priest from the Saginaw Diocese. Born in 1947 and ordained by the Catholic Church in 1973, Father DeLand served in various…

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