A recent investigatory article from The Atlantic alleging a decades-long history of sexual abuse committed by a prominent youth hockey coach is sending shockwaves through the Chicagoland hockey community. The article profiles several male hockey players who allege that for over three decades, Thomas “Chico” Adrahtas sexually assaulted and abused them during their playing careers… Read More
Passen Law Publishes Civil Justice for Crime Victims Outline
For every crime there is a corresponding tort — and therefore, a corresponding claim for civil justice. Most victims of crime are unaware of this fact. Passen & Powell has experience representing crime victims in civil actions — not just against the criminal defendant, but against other individuals or corporations that enabled the crime through their negligent or reckless… Read More
Civil Liability in the Penn State Scandal
There are no words to describe the terrible tragedy that has come to light at Penn State University of the course of the last few weeks. Countless lives have been ruined – indeed, we may never know the full scope of the abuse that occurred, or exactly how many young men were abused. For the… Read More
School Officials Liable For Cover-Up Of Sexual Abuse Of Students
Personal injury lawyers typically deal with statutory law, typically derived from common law. Occasionally, however, injury attorneys are confronted with Constitutional law issues, such as the following premises liability case dealing with the sexual abuse of students at a public school. A recent United States District Court opinion held that a school official who covers… Read More