Posts by Jordan Merson, Esq.

Jordan Merson, Esq.

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This page was reviewed, edited and approved by New York's top medical malpractice and sexual assault lawyer who is also the founder of Merson Law, Jordan Merson.

Roman Catholic dioceses in N.J. announce victim-compensation funds

April 1, 2019

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Money for VictimsEmail UsCall UsMerson Law has learned that the five Roman Catholic dioceses in New Jersey, some reeling from clergy abuse scandals, announced plans on Monday to establish a…

Jordan Merson News: Attorney Warns of Low & Inadequate Diocese Payments

February 28, 2019

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A program designed to compensate victims of sexual abuse by clergy in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh began operations on Jan. 22. However, New York City attorney Jordan Merson of…

Texas Catholic Church Child Sex Abuse Scandal

February 8, 2019

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Hundreds of accused abusers named by Catholic leaders in Texas The move by Texas church leaders follows a shocking Pennsylvania report in August detailing seven decades of child sexual abuse…

Clergy Sex Assault Victims Shut Out Of New IRRP Compensation Funds

December 20, 2018

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Last month, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia launched a compensation fund program that would, in the words of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, begin to acknowledge the “evil done” to scores, if…

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Merson Law Wins Largest Sexual Assault Verdict in New York State History

December 1, 2018

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Former Student Gets $28 Million Jury Award Against Mount Vernon School District in Largest Sexual Assault Verdict in New York State History This story was also recently featured in the…

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Rockefeller University Hospital Knew Dr. Reginald Archibald Committed Child Sexual Abuse for Years

October 21, 2018

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For almost 30 years, parents sought out Dr. Reginald Archibald when their children would not grow. They came to his clinic at The Rockefeller University Hospital, a prominent New York…

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Michigan State Covered for Nassar, Who Raped & Impregnated Athlete

September 11, 2018

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Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar drugged, raped and impregnated a Michigan State University field hockey player in 1992 — and the university’s then-athletic director took steps to cover it up,…

Merson Law Represents Ballerina in New York City

September 5, 2018

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Ballerina sues NYC ballet for sexual degradation of female dancers Jordan Merson, founder of Merson Law, represents Ballerina Alexandra Waterbury, a sexually degraded ballerina nyc, who says after three years…

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Prep School Student Sex Abuse: 11 Former Staffers Accused

August 25, 2018

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Eleven former staffers at a prominent New Hampshire prep school, Phillips Exeter Academy, accused of sexual misconduct with students. Once again, a prominent prep school entrusted with the care of…

Merson Law in News Media – Filing Lawsuit against Peter Rofe

March 9, 2018

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Lucy Engelman charged in Manhattan Supreme Court that voice coach Peter Rofe assaulted her during the recording of a voice-over demo on June 29, 2015. A veteran voice coach reportedly…

Merson Law on Good Morning America

February 27, 2018

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Attorneys, Jordan Merson and Tom Kline appeared on Good Morning America on the morning of February 26, 2018 along with Anne Monoky, a mother and a victim of the incident, who heroically…

Independent Compensation Reconciliation Program (IRCP) Syracuse Diocese Merson Law on ABC Channel 9

February 16, 2018

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OSWEGO (WSYR-TV) – Now that the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse has announced its compensation program for victims of clergy sexual abuse, the 76 people who’ve previously filed claims will…

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Diocese of Syracuse IRCP: Past Sexual Abuse Victims Compensation Program Announced

February 15, 2018

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Diocese of Syracuse is starting an independent compensation program for victims of past clergy sexual abuse. Bishop Cunningham announced the establishment of the voluntary Independent Reconciliation Compensation…

Merson Law Represents Charles Bailey & Syracuse Area Church Sex Assault Victims

February 15, 2018

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Syracuse clergy abuse victims: ‘It’s way past time’ for new compensation program SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Two survivors of sexual abuse at the hands of clergy in the Syracuse diocese are…

Merson Law Client Shares Sex Abuse Story on Capitol Pressroom Supporting Child Victims Acts

February 8, 2018

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Sen. Brad Hoylman (D-Manhattan) and Brian Toale, a survivor of child abuse, explained the need for passage of the Child Victims Act during this legislative session. Original podcast found here.

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Merson Law Represents Family for Two Young Girls Burned to Death by Steam in the Bronx

February 1, 2018

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Bronx radiator explosion kills two baby girls in building used as homeless shelter Two napping sisters died from burns Wednesday when a valve blew off a radiator in their Bronx…