The State of Pennsylvania defines hazing as: “Any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student or which willfully destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with…” The definition becomes even more complicated, so I …
My client came forward like many who have suffered from hazing; he had a vague idea that he had been mistreated but did not know the extent of the harm, nor even that his suffering was the result of illegal activity. The events leading to his physical injuries began when he entered Valley Forge Military …
How much should your attorney ask for in a hazing case? That depends on the damages you suffered. Let’s take a case in which my client was recently awarded a substantial settlement. My client was forcefully duct-taped and hung up on a door hook. When his clothing ripped, letting him fall to the ground, he …
Academic institutions, military establishments and any other environment where hazing occurs are almost never directly involved in hazing. These institutions have anti-hazing policies because Pennsylvania law requires them to do so. But the fact of the matter is that hazing is much more prevalent at some of these institutions than others. In practice, some institutions …
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Hazing has been an aspect of high school, college and military academies for centuries. But as hazing has become increasingly severe in recent years, more and more cases are being brought to court attention. Some examples: Earlier this year two young women at Penn State pled guilty to assault and harassment charges. A third was convicted of …
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By Daniel J. Siegel, Esquire (c) 2009 Daniel J. Siegel – All Rights Reserved NO REPRINTS PERMITTED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE AUTHOR The constant mantra that injured workers must treat with a “company doctor” for 90 days is a myth, albeit one that many attorneys who represent injured workers erroneously accept as gospel. …
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment is conduct that explicitly or implicitly affects …
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