In 2002, Robert Young published a book titled, “The pH Miracle: Balance Your Diet, Reclaim Your Health” that was subsequently translated into scores of languages. Mr. Young also established a “Miracle Retreat Center,” a clinic where “patients” could receive “treatments” for their various diseases. According to Mr. Young, these diseases…
As anyone who follows the news knows, the Department of Veterans Affairs has faced numerous challenges over the years. Reports of sexual assault in the military go unexamined. Disabled veterans are subjected to unnecessary medical tests. And claims processing for VA disability benefits is backlogged. In recent months, there has…
Bartholomew Roselli began working for the Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, NY in 2009. He was hired as the director of education and interpretation, and that position required managing around 25 people and serving as the public-facing leader of public programs and exhibits. In his age discrimination lawsuit against the…
When you file a Social Security Disability benefits claim, you may wonder who has the final say in determining whether you are disabled. Is it your doctor? The judge hearing your case? You? A doctor’s opinion is just that—an opinion. It is not the sole determining factor in whether you…
Many people have heard the adage with respect to dog bites that every dog gets “one free bite.” By that, you are meant to believe that any dog can bite once without consequences, and it is only after the dog demonstrates a repeated pattern of dangerousness that it will have…
In odd news of the day, a woman suffered a back injury after a corpse fell on her. That incident is probably bad enough on its own, but the victim ultimately lost her job because of it. The employee worked at the Portland Cremation Center and is now seeking $900,000…
In 2011, Michael Pecka applied for Veterans Disability benefits on the basis that he suffered from PTSD after witnessing two servicemen commit suicide while he was serving overseas in Kuwait. He was approved for benefits and collected over $92,000 in benefits. Unfortunately, Mr. Pecka did not actually witness either suicide….
SMS Group, Inc., a Gary, Indiana facility, recently agreed to pay $62,000 to resolve a charge filed by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The complaint came as a result of the actions of one of SMS Group, Inc.’s vendors. This third-party medical provider conducted medical and fitness-for-duty examinations…
Jeffrey Freedman Attorneys, PLLC was ranked as a tier one law firm. It’s an honor to be listed in the 2019 US News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firm” rankings. Thank you to all of our clients, colleagues, and friends who made this possible! …
Car insurance. Home insurance. Renters insurance. The point of each of these is to set aside money when nothing is wrong to assist you in the event something does go wrong. If you get into a car accident, insurance will help you pay for repairs or a new car. If…
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