DOJ Sues Uber for $125 Million Over Discrimination Against Passengers With Disabilities
Service animal refusals. Wheelchair denials. Surcharges for disabilities. DOJ sues Uber in yet another case alleging rights violations of vulnerable riders.
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Experience sexual assault during their lifetime. Roughly 1 in 4 girls experiences sexual abuse before age 18 in the U.S.
Source: NSVRC
Have been sexually abused or assaulted.
Source: 1in6.org
Someone is sexually assaulted in the U.S.
Source: RAINN
70–75% of survivors wait five years or more before disclosing sexual abuse. The average age of disclosure is 52 years old.
Source: Child USA
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Service animal refusals. Wheelchair denials. Surcharges for disabilities. DOJ sues Uber in yet another case alleging rights violations of vulnerable riders.
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A former Minnesota Teacher of the Year has been found guilty of abusing a 14 year old student, raising new questions about oversight at Harvest Best Academy, which has been the scene of other sexual abuse allegations.
A Washington jury delivered a stunning $42 million verdict after hearing how state agencies failed to protect a child from years of sexual abuse.
A Florida pastor faces felony charges after police say he covered up years of child sexual abuse at his Assemblies of God church, where survivors call it systemic failure.
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If the person or institution that harmed you is held accountable, it can be an important step in your healing process. Nothing can erase what happened, but by taking legal action it’s possible to receive financial compensation to help cover therapy and self-care that might otherwise be out of reach. When you’re ready, fill out the brief, confidential and secure form.