"We really want to shed light and protect girls in our schools. There are laws out there that help, like Title IX, which we’ve sued under in this case, that help protect (females) from sexual harassment and assault." attorney Teri Mastando Click to see the original article on WAAY 31 By: Sophia Borrelli WAAY 31 has learned new details in a sexual harassment lawsuit against a Madison City School teacher and the school district’s superintendent. The attorney for the unnamed teen who … [Read more...]
Fourteen year old basketball player sexually harassed by coach
“The most troubling thing for us is that she was not believed…The idea that a young woman would come forward and be subjected to scrutiny by not only by the police, but the superintendent, her principal, teachers, and peers and never crack and always tell the same story and not be believed is troubling!” attorney Eric Artrip Click to see the original article and video on WHNT BY BRIAN LAWSON HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- A former James Clemens High School female student … [Read more...]
Alabama first-grader sexually assaulted at school, lawsuit claims
“Schools have a responsibility to protect its students and to immediately inform parents when serious issues arise. That did not happen here, so we are proud to represent this family.” Attorney Eric Artrip Click to see the original article By Trisha Powell Crain | tcrain@al.com A group of first-grade girls sexually assaulted a first-grade female classmate on the playground and in the restroom at an elementary school in Hoover, Ala., according to a federal lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges … [Read more...]
More accusers come forward in lawsuit against Decatur doctor
“These people actually approached us several months ago…We also have another eight women that we are currently evaluating their cases.” said plaintiff’s attorney Eric Artrip Click to see the original article and the interview with Eric Artrip July 16, 2019 at 5:13 PM CDT - Updated July 17 at 8:21 PM DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Four more accusers have come forward in a sexual assault lawsuit filed against Decatur rheumatologist Dr. Michael Dick. The original complaint filed against … [Read more...]
Lawsuit filed against bus company and casino in deadly Mississippi bus crash
“Ms. Clack was seriously injured in the bus crash in question. We added the Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel as a defendant as this bus trip was clearly part a joint venture between the casino and the bus company involved, making the casino equally responsible for the safety and welfare of the bus passengers." said attorney Eric Artrip Original article from WAFF By WAFF 48 Digital Staff | December 10, 2018 at 10:29 AM CST - Updated December 10 at 10:58 AM HUNTSVILLE, AL … [Read more...]
Alabama Supreme Court issues opinion in lawsuit against commission that oversees Rocket Center
"It means we can represent all the employees of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center," "We have filed this as a class action and now the Alabama Supreme Court said we can continue to pursue the case altogether as a class action." said attorney Eric Artrip. Nearly 100 people have already reached out to Mastando & Artrip LLC asking to be represented in the case. The class would include employees from the past 4 years. Original article from WHNT POSTED 10:51 PM, NOVEMBER 27, 2018, … [Read more...]
Huntsville City Schools contractor PESG hit with 2 lawsuits
“Anytime an employer asks you to do something and it benefits it, they have to pay you. PESG is not doing that and we don’t have any idea why.” Original article from WHNT By McKinley Strother | September 19, 2018 at 11:01 PM CDT - Updated September 19 at 11:19 PM HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) - PESG, a company contracted by Huntsville City Schools to hire nearly 700 positions, was hit with two lawsuits Wednesday. One suit is being sent to federal court. Since before this school year, a … [Read more...]
