On September 8, 2015, Alan Rosenthal sought medical treatment from Danny Sperling, M.D., an interventional radiologist specializing in the treatment of prostates. Mr. Rosenthal, then 60 years old, had a history of an enlarged prostate, he’d been recently diagnosed with two tumors in his prostate and he was concerned he might have prostate cancer.

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On May 21, 2016, a 14 year old girl (N.Y.) attended a sleepover at a friend’s house in Springfield, New York. The house was owned by the friend’s parents, Allan and Melissa Manikas. During the night, N.Y. was allegedly raped by the parents’ 20 year old son Jordan. N.Y. sued Jordan for battery and intentional

In August 2011, Noelle Feldman began treatment with William Knack, a clinical psychologist in Chappaqua. Ms. Feldman, then 53 years old, had endured lifelong experiences with sexual abusiveness. On January 10, 2013, Feldman claimed that she was raped and assaulted during a psychotherapy and counseling session.

Knack denied the allegations but a Westchester County

Denise Rivera began working for United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) in 2001 at a facility in the Bronx. She was promoted several times, eventually to a supervisor position in 2004. Shortly thereafter, a fellow supervisor began a  campaign of sexual harassment which ended with her termination from UPS on July 10, 2007.

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On August 4, 2007 Herminio Pizarro and his girlfriend Olga Garcia were attending a block party on Brook Avenue and 138th Street in the Bronx.

Flyer_Page_001.jpgAt about 7 p.m., Mr. Pizarro interceded when he saw a New York City Police Department (“NYPD”) officer questioning a 14 year old girl. An altercation ensued between Pizarro and

In addition to awarding damages to compensate plaintiffs for their injuries, a jury may award punitive damages  if the jurors find that the acts of the defendant that caused the injury complained of were wanton and reckless or malicious, represent a high degree of immorality or show such wanton dishonesty as to imply a criminal