Families place an extraordinary amount of trust in a funeral home. After the death of a loved one, they expect that person to be treated with dignity, properly identified, carefully preserved and ultimately buried or cremated according to the family’s wishes.That trust has been shaken for many Chicago families following the disturbing discoveries recently reported at South Chicago Chapel, 2939 E. 95th Street in Chicago’s South Deering neighborhood.Sexner Injury Lawyers LLC is presently representing those affected by the South Chicago Chapel matter. Because we are in contact with families in connection with this ongoing situation, we will not discuss
An Ohio man who previously served as an assistant softball coach for Valley View Local Schools is facing a 47-count indictment arising from allegations involving improper communications with a player, covert photographs, voyeurism, and minors.
Recent news out of West Virginia has brought renewed attention to a disturbing category of privacy and abuse cases: hidden cameras placed in hospital, medical, workplace, restroom, and other private settings. According to news reports, former J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital physician Lance Parks was arrested after authorities alleged that a hidden recording device was found in a staff restroom at the hospital. Reports state that he faces eight misdemeanor counts of criminal invasion of privacy and one felony count related to computer-generated child pornography. The criminal case remains pending, and all allegations must be proven in court.
Hidden camera cases continue to make headlines across the country, and the past few weeks alone have brought several new examples that show just how often this crime occurs in places where victims should feel safe. From a beach lifeguard headquarters in California to a small-town salon in Iowa, these cases prove that hidden camera victims can be found anywhere, and that the person responsible is often someone in a position of trust, such as a supervisor, a contractor, or a coworker.
Electric bikes and scooters have transformed how people get around Chicago. They are fast, affordable, and convenient — but as their numbers have grown, so have the injuries and the legal questions that follow a crash. A piece of legislation advancing through the Illinois General Assembly, Senate Bill 3484, would significantly change how electric bicycles, electric scooters, and similar devices are classified and regulated under Illinois law. For anyone who rides one of these devices, or who has been injured by or while riding one, the proposed changes could have a meaningful impact on legal rights and responsibilities.
Federal prosecutors in New Jersey accuse self-proclaimed pastor and prophet Treva Edwards of operating a long-running scheme involving forced labor, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and coercion within a church community in Orange, New Jersey. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Edwards and his wife, Christine Edwards, allegedly manipulated vulnerable church members through fear, religion, emotional control, and spiritual intimidation for more than a decade.
In recent years, a growing number of lawsuits have been filed across the United States alleging that Snapchat and other social media platforms have failed to adequately protect children from sexual exploitation, grooming, and sextortion. These cases are part of a broader wave of litigation aimed at holding powerful tech companies accountable for the safety of minors using their platforms.
In recent years, there has been a 
There are few places where people expect greater privacy than inside a hotel room or a short-term rental. Whether traveling for business, vacation, or personal reasons, guests trust that the space they have paid for is secure, private, and free from intrusion. Unfortunately, an increasing number of cases across the country have revealed a deeply disturbing reality: that sometimes hidden cameras are placed inside hotel rooms, bathrooms, and rental properties which secretly record unsuspecting guests.
A major investigation into the Diocese of Providence revealed that dozens of priests allegedly abused hundreds of children over several decades, with some allegations dating back to the 1950s. Investigators reviewed hundreds of thousands of church records and identified widespread patterns of abuse and institutional failures to protect children.
Many former detainees have reported that they were sexually abused or 
All across America, cases involving the non-consensual recording of people using hidden cameras — especially in private or nonpublic areas like restrooms — have been rapidly increasing. In the past, the availability of tiny cameras and recording devices was very limited. It often was difficult to find a store that sold such items and when they could be found, they were usually very expensive, sometimes with legal regulations that allowed the sale only to police and other authorized law enforcement entities. But these days, such devices are plentiful, easy to find and so inexpensive that virtually anyone can afford to
If you ever encounter U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the interaction can be frightening and confusing. But it may also be unlawful (on the part of ICE agents). Although ICE has authority to enforce federal immigration laws, that authority is not unlimited. When agents overstep their power—by conducting unconstitutional 
According to well-placed sources, a 
Just days ago, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office announced serious criminal charges against Dr. David Hanson, owner of Hanson Family Chiropractic in Batavia, Illinois. According to prosecutors, Hanson secretly recorded more than 180 patients, including minors, while they were undressed or partially clothed during therapy sessions in his clinic.