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Christopher Hanshaw was barely 21 years old on August 25, 2016, when he and his fiancée were forced to decide whether they wanted his physicians to amputate his left leg at the ankle or below the knee. He had just started his job as a forklift operator for Valu Merchandisers, when his left leg e...
Sexual assault in nursing homes is a tragic and unacceptable violation of vulnerable residents' rights. When elderly individuals are subjected to abuse, they often feel powerless, confused, or afraid to speak up. As a law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of nursing home residents in Arkans...
Bautista LeRoy LLC, is dedicated to protecting the rights of vulnerable Missouri individuals, that blindsided by the sudden eviction of a loved one from a nursing home following a diagnosis of dementia. The question our client's often ask: Can a nursing home legally evict a resident because ...
Bautista LeRoy, LLC is dedicated to protecting the rights of elderly residents in Arkansas nursing homes, often we receive questions from families concerned about the level of care their loved ones receive at nursing home or long-term care facility. Our clients at Bautista LeRoy often ask us...
A federal lawsuit has been filed alleging that children housed at The Lord's Ranch, a now-closed residential treatment facility in Northeast Arkansas, were subjected to repeated sexual and physical abuse at the hands of staff members. The allegations point to a deeply disturbing pattern of miscon...
The Arkansas State Medical Board has taken decisive action against Dr. David Diffine of Jonesboro, suspending his medical license after receiving alarming allegations of sexual misconduct. The accusations suggest a disturbing pattern of behavior, including inappropriate and unethical conduct with...
A disturbing wave of sex abuse litigation is unfolding across Arkansas as survivors of abuse in juvenile detention centers come forward to hold their abusers and the institutions that enabled them accountable. These lawsuits shed light on systemic failures within the juvenile justice system—failu...
On September 12, 2024, a Missouri woman achieved a significant legal victory when she secured a $1 million settlement in her lawsuit against the owners of Quail's Nest Resorts, Inc., located in the Lake of the Ozarks. The case stemmed from a traumatic sexual assault that occurred in the victim's ...
According to the NHTSA, more than 23,000 individuals are killed, and approximately 2.8 million people are injured in motor vehicle accidents every year. As a society that relies on driving vehicles daily, it is no surprise that car collisions occur. What may be a simple rear-end can cause signifi...
One thing that we started doing five years ago was police brutality cases, where we sue a government entity for using excessive force on citizens and deprivation of their civil rights.
Today we are pleased to share Bautista LeRoy's recognition in the fifteenth edition of Best Law Firms. Best Law Firms rankings celebrate firms that have consistently demonstrated excellence in legal expertise and industry knowledge. Each firm included has been rigorously evaluated based on clie...
In April 2016, an autistic girl was allowed to be molested for as long as 20 minutes while riding on a school bus owned and operated by First Student, Inc. in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. The father of the student filed suit, claiming First Student was negligent in failing to have an adult properly ...
First Student, a leading provider of school bus services, is facing a serious lawsuit after allegations surfaced that the company failed to protect students from molestation while riding on school buses in the Shawnee Mission School District. The case, which has shocked the local community and ra...
In recent years, First Student Bus Company, one of the largest providers of student transportation services in the United States, has faced increasing criticism for its service failures across the Kansas City metro area. This decline in performance has not only resulted in public frustration but ...
In recent years, the disturbing realities of abuse within New Hampshire's state-run juvenile detention facility, formerly known as the Youth Development Center (YDC), have come to light. The settlement fund created by New Hampshire lawmakers continues to address a flood of credible abuse claims a...
Introduction In the face of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, nursing homes across the country faced immense challenges in safeguarding their residents. However, the situation at Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Gallatin, Tennessee, has become a stark reminder of the consequ...
The Tacoma City Council recently approved a $2 million settlement agreement in a wrongful-death lawsuit linked to a 2015 police officer-involved car crash. The lawsuit, filed by the decedent Shamarra Scott in 2018 and later continued by her estate, named the city of Tacoma and officer Wade White ...
The legal community is celebrating a remarkable achievement by Jose M. Bautista and Ryan J. Gavin, attorneys at Bautista LeRoy LLC, for their recent recognition in the prestigious The Best Lawyers in America®publication. Mr. Bautista was honored for his exceptional work in railroad law, while Mr....
As attorneys committed to the welfare and protection of children, we find it deeply concerning that classmate abuse and bullying are pervasive issues within the Montebello School District in Los Angeles. Our mission is to ensure that victims of such distressing experiences receive the justice and...
The recent revelations of teacher abuse at Woodlawn Middle School in the Alamance-Burlington School District (ABSS) in South Carolina have sent shockwaves through the community. These incidents underscore a pressing need for accountability, justice, and systemic change within our educational inst...
In the serene and seemingly tranquil town of Piedmont, Missouri, a dark and disturbing reality has come to light at the ABM Ministries campus, which houses the Lighthouse Christian Academy. This institution, once considered a haven for troubled youth, has now been revealed as a place where allege...
In recent years, the alarming realities of abuse within certain boarding schools have come to light, shedding a grim spotlight on institutions that were supposed to be sanctuaries for troubled youth. Among these are the Circle of Hope Girls Ranch and Agape Boarding Schools in Missouri, which have...
Introduction: As advocates for the elderly and vulnerable, we understand the critical importance of adequate staffing in nursing homes. The care provided within these facilities is not just about meeting basic needs; it's about upholding dignity, ensuring safety, and fostering well-being. For too...
In the labyrinth of urban real estate, there exist shadowy figures who exploit the vulnerability of tenants, profiting off dilapidated structures while turning a blind eye to basic living standards. One such figure is Dara Daugherty, whose name has become synonymous with the plight of renters tra...
There is no such a thing as an "empty chair defense" in Missouri courts. Defendants are forbidden from comparing the fault of non-parties. Those non-parties include joint tortfeasors who settle with and are discharged by the plaintiff. Yet defendants continue to ignore these established princi...
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