Bailey, Estate of Gordon Lynn vs. Chi Psi Fraternity and Individual Defendants
Hazing | Fraternity, Sorority & SportsColorado District Court, Boulder County, Case No. 2006CV424
View Case StudyBeletsis, Estate of Alexander vs. Theta Chi Fraternity and Individual Defendants
Hazing | Fraternity, Sorority & SportsSuperior Court of California, County of Santa Cruz, Case No. 19CV03287
View Case StudyBennett, Terrance v. Tau Kappa Epsilon, et al
Year after year, TKE's flawed oversight allowed dangerous hazing practices, such as what Terrance Bennett endured, to go on. We sought justice and won a confidential amount for Mr. Bennett.
Hazing | Fraternity, Sorority & SportsFor decades, TKE, like most fraternities in the Greek industry, willfully, wantonly, and consciously disregarded known dangers and refused to make meaningful changes to its flawed risk-management policies and practices. As a result, Bennett, like many others, became another victim of frat hazing - suffering “severe and life-altering” physical, emotional, social and educational damages.
View Case StudyBraham, Estate of Marquise vs. Pennsylvania State University
Hazing | Fraternity, Sorority & SportsPennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Dauphin County, Case No. 2016CV4288
View Case StudyChamberlin, Cabri vs. Psi Upsilon Fraternity, et al and Individual Defendants
Sexual Misconduct | Title IX | SafeSportUnited States District Court, District of Connecticut, Case No. 3:14-cv-00308
View Case StudyCulolias, Estate of Jack vs. Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and Individual Defendants
Hazing | Fraternity, Sorority & SportsArizona Superior Court, Maricopa County, Case No. CV2014-007357
View Case StudyFormer MLB Outfielder Chad Curtis’ Sexual Assault of 4 Student-Athletes
Obtained a $1.8 Million verdict on behalf of one of our four clients in Federal Court. All four women settled with Lakewood Public Schools and its Board of Education in Western Michigan for $575,000.
Sexual Misconduct | Title IX | SafeSportFour student-athletes alleged former MLB player Chad Curtis sexually assaulted them under the guise of performing therapeutic massages while being a volunteer coach in the weight room of Lakewood High School in Barry County, Michigan. He was convicted of criminal sexual conduct in October 2013 and is serving 7 to 14 years in prison.
View Case StudyDesdunes, Estate of George vs. Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and Individual Defendants
Established precedent in New York and obtained a confidential multi-million dollar settlement.
Hazing | Fraternity, Sorority & SportsNew York Supreme Court, Kings County, Index No. 500460/2011
View Case StudyOoltewah High School Sexual Assault Case
Filed suit against the school district, school and coaching staff under Title IX, Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act, and state law. Before trial, we accepted a substantial, six-figure settlement.
Sexual Misconduct | Title IX | SafeSportJohn Doe suffered a brutal sexual assault by his high school basketball teammates. Our firm filed suit against the school district, school and coaching staff under Title IX, Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act, and state law. The Court agreed with our claims, refused to dismiss the case, and issued a 60-page opinion setting legal standards that will help other survivors obtain justice.
View Case StudyVirginia Tech Massacre Settlement
Representing 21 families, we negotiated historic settlements valued in excess of $11 Million plus a lifetime of healthcare for all victims and non-monetary assistance.
Serious Personal Injury | Wrongful DeathWe negotiated the historic settlements valued in excess of $11 Million for the wrongful deaths and injured survivors of the April 16, 2007 Virginia Tech Massacre. The settlement included financial compensation, health benefits, and non-monetary assistance. It established a foundation in their honor that continues to advocate for safe schools & gun control, which we continue to represent today.
View Case StudyDeVercelly, Estate of Gary, Jr. vs. Rider University, Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity and Individual Defendants
The settlement had two primary components, one of which is confidential, the other includes fundamental, ground-breaking changes at Rider University.
Hazing | Fraternity, Sorority & SportsNew Jersey Superior Court, Mercer County, Law Division, Docket No. MER-L-003199-07
View Case StudyDhanens, Estate of Philip vs. Theta Chi Fraternity and Individual Defendants
Hazing | Fraternity, Sorority & SportsCalifornia Superior Court, Fresno County, Case No. 13 CEGG 00801
View Case StudyDoe, Jane vs. Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, et al and Wesleyan University
Rape at Fraternity with Long-Documented History of Dangerous Misconduct
Sexual Misconduct | Title IX | SafeSportUnited States District Court, District of Connecticut, Case No. 3:12-cv-01428
View Case StudyDoe, Jane v. Gwinnett County School District
In 2015, Ms. Doe, a 15-year-old sophomore, reported to the District that a fellow student had sexually assaulted her at Peachtree Ridge High School. The District responded by suspending her, twice.
Sexual Misconduct | Title IX | SafeSportUnited States District Court, Northern District of Georgia, File No. 1:18-cv-05278
View Case StudyDoe, John vs. Holt Public Schools
Our action against Holt Public Schools is for its violation of our client's rights under Title IX and his substantive due process rights under the 14th Amendment.
Sexual Misconduct | Title IX | SafeSportUnited States District Court, Western District of Michigan, Case No. 1:20-cv-00341
View Case StudyDoe, John vs. Russell County School Board, et al.
We secured a $1.1 Million settlement for John Doe and produced rulings that may guide future Title IX litigation.
Sexual Misconduct | Title IX | SafeSportAttorney Monica Beck filed a $10 Million lawsuit on behalf of a third-grader who suffered extreme sexual abuse at the hands of school custodian. The federal lawsuit garnered national attention and ignited a firestorm illuminating the scope of Title IX in K-12 schools.
View Case StudyDomingo, Estate of Noah vs. Individual Defendants
Serious Personal Injury | Wrongful DeathHazing | Fraternity, Sorority & SportsSuperior Court of California, County of Orange, Case No. 30-2020-01174879
View Case StudyKansas State University Title IX Lawsuit
Our lawsuit filed against Kansas State University by two former students, who were sexually assaulted, has been given clearance to proceed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
Sexual Misconduct | Title IX | SafeSportTessa Farmer and Sara Weckhorst, were each brutally raped by KSU students at off-campus fraternity houses. Both reported the rapes to KSU and identified the perpetrators, one of whom is now in prison. KSU refused to investigate or take any action against the perpetrators, allowing them to remain on campus, and justified its indifference on the basis that the rapes occurred off-campus.
View Case StudyGriffin, Estate of Brett vs. Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity and Individual Defendants
University of Delaware freshman Brett Griffin died on Nov. 8, 2008, of alcohol poisoning after he drank heavily at the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity's "Big Brother" party.
Hazing | Fraternity, Sorority & SportsDelaware Superior Court, New Castle County, C.A. No. 09C-04-067-JAP
View Case StudyGruver, Estate of Maxwell vs. Louisiana State University, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and Individual Defendants
Hazing | Fraternity, Sorority & SportsUnited States District Court, Middle District of Louisiana, Case No. 3:18 CV 00772-SDD-EWD
View Case StudyHiguchi, Estate of Ross vs. Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity and Individual Defendants
Hazing | Fraternity, Sorority & SportsColorado District Court, Boulder County, Case No. 2012CV2380
View Case StudyLiu, Estate of Chun “Michael” Deng vs. Pi Delta Psi Fraternity and Individual Defendants
Hazing | Fraternity, Sorority & SportsPennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Monroe County, Case No. 3028CV2015
View Case StudyMartinez, Estate of Samuel H. vs. Washington State University, Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and Individual Defendants
Hazing | Fraternity, Sorority & SportsSuperior Court of the State of Washington, Kings County, Case No. 20-2-11998-9 SEA
View Case StudyMason, Estate of Samuel vs. Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and Individual Defendants
Hazing | Fraternity, Sorority & SportsVirginia Circuit Court, Fairfax County, Case No. 2012-04085
View Case StudyNizamutdinov, Estate of Rustam vs. Kappa Sigma Fraternity and Individual Defendants
Serious Personal Injury | Wrongful DeathHazing | Fraternity, Sorority & SportsLouisiana District Court, Lafayette County, Case No. 20175360
View Case StudyPartamian, Estate of Arman vs. The “PIGS” Fraternity and Individual Defendants
Hazing | Fraternity, Sorority & SportsNew York Supreme Court, Queens County, Index No. 26069/09
View Case StudyStarkey, Estate of Carson vs. Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and Individual Defendants
The substantial monetary portion of the settlement is confidential, yet was used by the family to start Aware Awake Alive, a non-profit which, in part, educates about the risks of hazing nationwide.
Hazing | Fraternity, Sorority & SportsCalifornia Superior Court, San Luis Obispo County, Case No. CV 09 0534
View Case StudyWiant, Estate of Collin Lewis vs. Sigma Pi Fraternity and Individual Defendants
Hazing | Fraternity, Sorority & SportsOhio Court of Common Pleas, Athens County, Case No. 19CI0043
View Case StudyRolling Stone Defamation Claim
The lawsuits against Rolling Stone by the fraternity and its members were frivolous, quickly abandoned, and were successfully resolved for a small fraction of the $25 Million in damages sought.
Business | Non-ProfitWe served as lead trial attorneys for Rolling Stone LLC, Jann Wenner and Wenner Media LLC, legendary global media companies defending a $25 Million defamation lawsuit filed against them arising out of an article Rolling Stone published on the subject of sexual assaults at college fraternities. Our work uncovered numerous legal and factual flaws in the allegations against Rolling Stone.
View Case StudyWashington Navy Yard Shooting
The Washington Navy Yard shooting occurred on September 16, 2013 when 34-year-old Aaron Alexis fatally shot 12 people and injured three others in a mass shooting at the headquarters of NAVSEA.
VeteransSerious Personal Injury | Wrongful DeathUnited States District Court for the District of Columbia
View Case StudyAmputation Caused by Negligent Operation of a Skid Steer Loader
Serious Personal Injury | Wrongful DeathCircuit Court for Anne Arundel County, Maryland
View Case StudyNegligence Resulting in the Suicide of a 15-Year-Old Female
Serious Personal Injury | Wrongful DeathCircuit Court for Baltimore City, Maryland
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