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Lawsuits Against PPFA Continue to Pile Up.
The following is just a short sampling of some of the cases brought against Planned Parenthood over the last few years:
* Michelle Marie Perreira filed suit against officials at Planned Parenthood Los Angeles in April of 2007, alleging they had intimidated her into completing an abortion after she had withdrawn her consent (City News Services, 5/12/07)
* In June of 2007, the mother of Edrica Goode filed suit against the Planned Parenthood affiliate that treated her daughter in Riverside California in January of the same year. The young woman died of toxic shock after seaweed dilators were inserted to expand her cervix in preparation for a second trimester abortion. The suit alleges that the dilators served to spread a vaginal infection throughout her body (Los Angeles Times, 6/21/07).
* A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles after a mother of two, Diana Lopez, died February 28, 2002, following her abortion. The LA coroner's office said Lopez died as a result of hemorrhage due to a "traumatic anterior cervical perforation" (Sacramento Bee, June 19, 2003).
* An unidentified Ohio teen brought suit against Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio alleging that employees had failed to notify authorities after she disclosed that she was a victim of incest when she sought an abortion in November of 2004. Because no police report was filed, the suit said the sexual abuse by the teen's father continued for another year and ...
- Federal Abortion Ban Struck Down in Court, Judge in Planned Parenthood Lawsuit...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire June 1, 2004 700+ words
...women's health. Planned Parenthood Los Angeles hailed the ruling and...Parenthood clients. Planned Parenthood Los Angeles was among the affiliates...amp; Marketing of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, +1-323-223...
- Planned Parenthood Los Angeles County Advocacy Project Announces Support For...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire February 10, 2004 700+ words
...Feb. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Planned Parenthood Los Angeles County Advocacy Project...responsible choices. About Planned Parenthood Los Angeles County Advocacy Project Planned Parenthood Los Angeles County Advocacy Project is...
- Planned Parenthood Los Angeles to Host Food Fare 2004; PPLA's Famous Food Fare...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire January 12, 2004 700+ words
...March 4, 2004, for Planned Parenthood Los Angeles' (PPLA) popular...is produced by the Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Guild, a group of...million for PPLA. About Planned Parenthood Los Angeles PPLA is the largest...
- Planned Parenthood Los Angeles With the City of Los Angeles and Clinica...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire December 5, 2003 700+ words
...PRNewswire/ -- Planned Parenthood Los Angeles' (PPLA) Promotoras...this past Monday, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles and others want to...and mothers. About Planned Parenthood Los Angeles PPLA is the largest...
- Statement By Mary-Jane Wagle, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Los...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire March 5, 2004 700+ words
...affiliates, including Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA), confidential...year. Through its Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles County, the agency...amp; Marketing of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, +1-323-223...
- Planned Parenthood Los Angeles to Host Food Fare 2003; PPLA's Famous Food Fare...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire October 16, 2002 700+ words
...March 6, 2003, for Planned Parenthood Los Angeles' (PPLA) popular...is produced by the Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Guild, a group of...million for PPLA. About Planned Parenthood Los Angeles PPLA is the largest...
- Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Thanks Governor Schwarzenegger for Signing AB...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire September 29, 2004 700+ words
...PRNewswire/ -- Planned Parenthood Los Angeles applauds Governor Arnold...authoring this bill. About Planned Parenthood Los Angeles PPLA is the largest...year. Through its Planned Parenthood Los Angeles County Advocacy Project...
- 'The Vagina Monologues' College Tour Comes to Los Angeles; Planned Parenthood...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire February 11, 2002 700+ words
...Valentine's week, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) will join...ticket information. Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is partnering with...president and CEO, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles. "It's estimated...
- Planned Parenthood Los Angeles County Advocacy Project Endorses Local...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire February 26, 2003 700+ words
...care services, the Planned Parenthood Los Angeles County Advocacy Project...the political arm of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles and Planned Parenthood...ext. 3212, for Planned Parenthood Los Angeles County Advocacy Project
- Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Urges Assembly Subcommittee on Health to Protect...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire December 17, 2002 700+ words
...possible budget cuts, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) urges members...provider rates will reduce Planned Parenthood Los Angeles's ability to provide...CONTACT: Laura Morgan of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, +1-323-223...
Source: HighBeam Research, Lawsuits Against PPFA Continue to Pile Up.