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LA Archdiocese Settles Last of Priest Abuse Suits, Pays Over $740 Million
Last week, the Los Angeles Archdiocese settled what is believed to be the last pending lawsuit involving sexual abuse against the church by reaching a $13 million agreement with 17 victims. The case involved Father Nicolas Aguilar-Rivera, a cleric from Mexico, who had allegedly molested more than two dozen boys over the course of…
Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Boy Scouts of America Set for Trial
Last week, a Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge permitted a 13-year-old former Boy Scout to pursue a lawsuit against the Boy Scouts of America. Although the Judge had rejected allegations of negligence against the organization, the plaintiff will be allowed to file a civil claim for the Boy Scouts’ failures to adequately educate…
Catholic Diocese of San Bernardino Reaches $3.8 Million Sexual Abuse Settlement
The Catholic Diocese of San Bernardino recently announced a $3.8 million settlement involving two cases of alleged sexual abuse of minors by a former priest. The cases involved 60-year-old Alejandro “Alex” Castillo, a former Catholic priest who had served at Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. George parish in Ontario. Officials from the Diocese…
AndroGel® Maker Scrutinized for Marketing Tactics
Testosterone use has figuratively exploded in the past decade. Today, the popularity of testosterone is clear, as the amount of men on testosterone nearly quadrupled from 2001 to 2011. With testosterone so common – and with new studies associating testosterone therapy with adverse cardiovascular risks such as stroke and heart attack – many are…
Risks Should Be Discussed with Men on Testosterone, Researchers Say
New evidence associating the use of testosterone drugs with increased risks for stroke, heart attack, and other cardiovascular problems have sparked concern throughout the country. In particular, many experts are concerned about the popularity of testosterone, as well as the fact that products such as AndroGel® are widely used, even by men who may…
Concerns About Overselling Testosterone Continue
Since a recent study has associated testosterone products with a significantly increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and death, many medical experts and researchers have stated that aside from these alarming risks, the sheer popularity of testosterone therapy among American men is also cause for concern. As mentioned in a previous blog, testosterone use…
South Florida Man Files Suit for OxyElite Pro Injuries
As new cases of consumer injuries resulting from the use of OxyElite Pro continue to make headlines – especially in Hawaii – new reports from South Florida are revealing that yet another OxyElite Pro lawsuit has been filed. A 40-year-old Florida man is suing USPLabs, LLC – the company that manufacturers the purported dietary…
Cerritos Softball Coach Arrested Under Suspicion for Lewd Text Messages
On Tuesday February 4th, law enforcement officers announced that a coach for a Cerritos travel Softball team was arrested under suspicion of sending lewd text messages to a 14-year-old girl who played on the team. According to arresting authorities, there may also be other victims involved. 40-year-old Anthony Christopher Sota of Anaheim was taken…