Federal Court Allows Ohio State University Sexual Abuse Survivors to Pursue Full Measure of Economic Damages

Columbus, OH (April 28, 2026) — Survivors in the Ohio State University sexual abuse litigation secured an important ruling as Judge Michael Watson of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio confirmed that plaintiffs may pursue a broad range of compensatory damages under Title IX. Rejecting the University’s effort to limit recovery to tuition-related losses, the Court held that plaintiffs are “not categorically prohibited” from seeking damages for lost educational opportunities, lost earnings and earning capacity, and the costs of treating physical injuries resulting from the abuse.

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April 28, 2026

Sauder Schelkopf and Bochetto & Lentz File Class Action Over Alleged Desecration of Historic Cemeteries in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

April 28, 2026: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri — Sauder Schelkopf LLC and Bochetto & Lentz, P.C. have filed a class action lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Cape Girardeau County, Missouri on behalf of families whose ancestors’ graves were allegedly disturbed, relocated, and desecrated at multiple historic cemeteries. The lawsuit arises from the alleged disturbance of burial sites at the English Cemetery, the Benjamin M. Horrell Cemetery, and a historic burial ground believed to contain the graves of enslaved individuals. Read the Complaint here According to the complaint, these cemeteries date

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April 28, 2026

Sauder Schelkopf Announces Investigation Following New Criminal Charges Against Former Brigham Physician Dr. Derrick J. Todd

April 23, 2026: Sauder Schelkopf, a nationally recognized plaintiffs’ law firm, is continuing its investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving former Brigham and Women’s rheumatologist Dr. Derrick J. Todd. Voluntary Agreement Not to Practice Medicine According to recent reporting, Dr. Todd was arraigned in Suffolk Superior Court on April 23, 2026, after being indicted on new criminal charges involving alleged sexual assaults of former patients. NBC Boston: Ex-Brigham doctor arraigned on slew of new charges Thursday Authorities allege that Dr. Todd engaged in misconduct during medical examinations, including allegedly performing

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April 23, 2026

Sauder Schelkopf Announces Investigation Following Findings by the Maryland Board of Physicians Revoking License of Dr. James Curtis Roberson II

Maryland Board Revokes License of Former Rheumatologist; Former Patients Encouraged to Review Their Rights April 23, 2026 — The Maryland Board of Physicians has revoked the medical license of Dr. James Curtis Roberson II following findings of unprofessional conduct in a clinical setting, according to publicly available disciplinary records. Read the Consent Order here Sauder Schelkopf is investigating potential claims on behalf of former patients who may have been impacted. According to the Board’s order, the revocation followed an investigation into conduct that raised concerns about appropriate patient care. Individuals who

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April 23, 2026

Sauder Schelkopf Recognized by The Legal Intelligencer’s 2026 Professional Excellence Awards – Litigation Department of the Year (Class Action) and (Products Liability/Mass Tort)

April 13, 2026 – Sauder Schelkopf is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized as a finalist in multiple categories in The Legal Intelligencer’s 2026 Pennsylvania Legal Awards, further solidifying its position as a leader in complex litigation and class action practice. Sauder Schelkopf has been named a finalist for: The Pennsylvania Legal Awards honor law firms and attorneys who have made a significant and positive impact on the legal profession across Pennsylvania and Delaware. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on June 11, 2026, in Philadelphia. This

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April 13, 2026

App-Based Sports Betting Fuels Rising Addiction Concerns in Florida

The rapid expansion of app-based sports betting in Florida is raising growing concerns among addiction experts, policymakers, and families, as new data and personal accounts highlight the ease with which users can incur devastating financial losses from their phones. Since the launch of Florida’s legal mobile sportsbook in 2023, online gambling has become more accessible than ever, allowing users to place bets instantly from their homes. For some, that convenience has come at a steep cost. Sports Betting Addiction Lawsuit Investigation One Florida man, identified only as Jason, said he lost

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April 10, 2026
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