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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Consolidated Credit, a leading nonprofit financial education and counseling organization, proudly announces the nomination of Giovanna Gilliotti, as Business Professional of The Year by the Hispanic Heritage Chamber of Commerce (HHCC).

Nominated by members of the community, Ms. Gilliotti exemplifies integrity, innovation, and commitment; qualities that continue to strengthen and inspire the Hispanic business ecosystem. This award highlight Ms. Gilliotti’s excellence, dedication, and positive impact in the Hispanic community.

The HHCC is dedicated to empowering and elevating Hispanic entrepreneurs. The organization fosters meaningful connections, advocates for their interests, and promotes collaboration within South Florida. After its relaunch in 2023, the organization has become a dynamic force for business growth and community engagement in Broward and Palm Beach Counties.

“At Consolidated Credit, outreach isn’t just a role—it’s a mission to uplift communities through education, empowerment, and empathy. I’m deeply humbled to be nominated by the Hispanic Heritage Chamber of Commerce as Business Professional of the Year. This honor reflects the collective impact of nonprofit work and the lives we strive to change every day,” said Gilliotti.

Ms. Gilliotti is responsible to grow and retain community partnerships by creating awareness of Consolidated Credit’s financial education programs and resources. Excellent communication and relationship management skills are imperative to ensure partners’ satisfaction and impact in the community. Gilliotti has 20 years of experience working in the nonprofit space, including more than ten years in financial education. Gilliotti holds a Master in Public Administration degree from Columbia University in New York City.

About: Consolidated Credit is a non-profit organization, which has helped more than 10 million people overcome debt and financial challenges in 30 years. Their mission is to assist families throughout the United States to end financial crises and solve money management issues through education and counseling.

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CHONGQING, China, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On October 22, 2025, at the Chongqing SERES Shuangfu Plant, DFSK’s first overseas new energy strategic model, the E5 PLUS, officially rolled off the production line. This milestone moment was witnessed around the world through an online live stream. As a flagship product marking the brand’s transition to new energy and smart technology, the roll-off of the E5 PLUS not only signifies a new starting point in DFSK’s 20-year overseas journey but also responds to the global users’ demand for green mobility. This model will soon be launched in Egypt and Ecuador, where details on its smart features, affordable pricing, and various user benefits will be announced.

As a brand under the SERES Group, DFSK has been deeply engaged in overseas markets for 20 years, extending its reach to over 70 countries and regions with cumulative exports exceeding 500,000 vehicles. In multiple markets, including South America and Southeast Asia, it ranks first among Chinese brands in export share. DFSK first entered the overseas market in 2005 with commercial vehicles, becoming a reliable tool for small and medium-sized entrepreneurs worldwide. In 2016, it expanded into the passenger vehicle segment, introducing models that met the high cost-performance needs to South American families. In 2018, it ventured into the new energy market, consistently iterating products based on user demands. Today, amid the accelerated transition to new energy and smart technology, DFSK is upgrading from a “traditional fuel vehicle exporter” to a “green smart automotive brand”. DFSK is committed to leading the green transformation through technological advancement and sustainable future, providing global consumers with everyday green mobility solutions.

As a mid-size SUV under the DFSK brand, the all-new E5 PLUS is positioned as a “Reliable Life Partner SUV.” It integrates the “PLUS” gene into every detail of the product through precise optimization tailored to users’ daily scenarios, redefining the value of a new energy family SUV with five “PLUS” features. Aesthetic PLUS: The interior and exterior design features a minimalist yet premium style, enhancing its visual sophistication. Space PLUS: Boasting an ultra-high occupancy ratio of 66.4% and a wheelbase of 2785mm, the effective interior space reaches up to 3162mm. It offers flexible seating for 1-7 passengers, providing a luxurious and spacious experience for family travel. Performance PLUS: Equipped with a plug-in hybrid powertrain and the SERES Super Electric Hybrid System, it delivers strong power, rapid acceleration, and stable, reliable braking performance. Safety PLUS: The battery management system (BMS) ensures real-time battery safety. Complemented by 6 airbags, a 540° transparent chassis and 5 active safety functions, it delivers all-domain safety, providing both active and passive safety protections for every journey. Intelligent PLUS: Featuring a self-developed intelligent infotainment system, it supports multi-zone voice recognition, enabling effortless interactive voice commands throughout the cabin.

DFSK empowers ordinary individuals through accessible smart technology to become everyday hero. From ordinary white-collars seeking to improve their commuting quality, to budget-conscious small business owners, from career-driven professionals advancing in life, to family providers devoted to their loved ones — the E5 PLUS meets the needs of different achievers with its ultra-low fuel consumption, refined design, and spacious interior that balance aesthetics and practicality. These “everyday heroes,” who strive tirelessly to create a better life, have always been the core group that DFSK has accompanied over for the past 20 years. As Mr. Joe Zhou, Vice President of DFSK, stated, “Twenty years marks a new starting point. In the future, we will stay true to our original commitment to reliable quality, and accompany every ordinary individual who lives life earnestly with accessible technology and green products.”

From focusing on fuel to new energy, and from pursuing durability to understanding customers’ needs, the roll-off of the E5 PLUS not only marks the acceleration of DFSK’s transition to new energy but also embodies the brand’s vision that “DFSK is committed to making technology benefit all, enhancing lives through green mobility”. With the upcoming launches in Egypt and Ecuador, DFSK is poised to further strengthen its foothold in markets across South America and North Africa, injecting new momentum into global green mobility.

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Winner to be crowned on October 29

MILAN, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — All eyes will be on Milan on October 28 and 29 as the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy hosts its highly anticipated Competition Grand Finale.

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The culmination of the sixth edition of this global initiative follows two years of intense challenges across 55 countries and 15 regions, bringing together the world’s most promising young chefs. The winner will be the talent who not only demonstrates exceptional skill, but who also embodies the Academy’s mission to shape the future of gastronomy through creativity, passion and purpose.

This year’s S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy competition theme is ‘Bring Your Future to the Table’. It challenges young chefs to not only showcase their skills, but also to define their unique voice, articulate their vision for a better gastronomic world and express their personal identity through their food. This year’s Grand Finale represents a pivotal moment for the next generation of chefs to offer innovative solutions that will redefine hospitality and the landscape of global cuisine as we know it.

A Grand Jury of seven culinary legends – Christophe Bacquié, Jeremy Chan, Antonia Klugmann, Niki Nakayama, Elena Reygadas, Julien Royer and Mitsuharu Tsumura – will come together in Milan to identify these rising stars.

Revered French chef Bacquié, of two-Michelin-star Le Table des Amis, explains: “When you’re asked to cook from your soul, to translate your deepest beliefs and values onto a plate as these young chefs are being encouraged to do by S.Pellegrino, that’s when the true magic happens. It’s no longer just a competition; it’s a culinary confession, a dialogue with the world about who they are and what they stand for.”

This sentiment is echoed by Nakayama of Michelin-starred n/naka in Los Angeles, who adds: “A competition like this highlights the importance and value of personal belief. It isn’t just about skill; it’s about authenticity. It’s where the art of cooking transcends technique and becomes a powerful form of storytelling and that, for me, is the highest form of culinary expression.”

The Grand Jury will evaluate the 15 finalists on creativity, technical ability and how deeply their dishes reflect their personal vision for the future of gastronomy.

Tsumura, whose restaurant Maido in Lima is the best in the world according to The World’s 50 Best Restaurants says: “It’s about igniting curiosity, pushing boundaries and celebrating passion. But it’s the true story of the ingredients, the culture, the intention that truly resonates. When these elements harmonise, they create a dish that doesn’t just taste good; it connects with you on a deeper level. This connection is paramount; it’s how we move beyond to create memorable experiences and truly meaningful gastronomy.”

The jurors also highlight the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy’s pivotal role in redefining the future of the restaurant industry. Among them, Chan, co-founder of London’s trailblazing two-Michelin-star restaurant Ikoyi, says: “The future of our industry isn’t in maintaining the status quo; it’s in the hands of these young chefs. They’re the ones pushing boundaries, not just with flavours and techniques, but with values like sustainability, ethical sourcing and inclusivity. It’s exciting to have an opportunity to champion this.”

From his celebrated three-Michelin-starred Odette in Singapore, Royer is a culinary innovator who consistently pushes the boundaries of modern French gastronomy, proving that tradition can be honoured while embracing new ideas and global influences: “I believe that tradition and innovation can coexist. French cuisine has such deep roots, and my goal has always been to honour that heritage while understanding where and who we’re cooking for today. As an industry, we have a responsibility to create an environment that supports and inspires young chefs to grow, and the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition is a wonderful platform for that.”

Mentorship is central to the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy, directly contributing to the development of future culinary leaders. Klugmann, of Michelin-starred L’Argine in Gorizia, Italy, a former mentor now Grand Juror, describes this opportunity as “the heartbeat of our industry’s future. It’s where experience meets ambition, where the lessons of a lifetime are passed down to shape the next generation. Without it, we’d be stagnant. With it, we empower young chefs to innovate, to lead, and to craft a culinary world that’s bolder, more responsible, and truly exceptional for decades to come. By providing such an opportunity to these young chefs, S.Pellegrino is standing hand in hand, helping to power the future of the industry.”

Reygadas, chef-owner of Michelin-starred Rosetta in Mexico City and founder of the Elena Reygadas Scholarship, aimed at promoting equal opportunities, fostering women’s leadership and supporting the next generation of talent, underscores S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy’s commitment to inclusivity and its mission to foster the future of gastronomy. “That is what really resonates with me with the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy, and why I’ve wanted to be involved over the years. Its value lies in how it works to identify the world’s best young chefs, celebrating diverse voices and perspectives within gastronomy” she says.

The S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition is a global platform where the culinary leaders of today empower the innovators of tomorrow to shape the future of gastronomy. The winner will be crowned at a gala dinner at the Grand Finale on Wednesday, 29 October, alongside the presentation of the S.Pellegrino Social Responsibility Award, the Acqua Panna Connection in Gastronomy Award and the Fine Dining Lovers Food for Thought Award.

To find out more about how S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy is empowering the next generation of culinary talent, visit: https://www.sanpellegrinoyoungchefacademy.com/

About S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy

Gastronomy has the potential to transform society, shaping a more inclusive, sustainable future, but it requires talent. That’s why S.Pellegrino has created S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy, a platform to attract, connect and nurture the next generation of culinary talents, empowering them through education, mentoring and experience opportunities, as well as through the renowned global competition.

The Academy opens its doors to members from over 70 different countries, ensuring that talent is not constrained by geography, ethnicity or gender. This is a place where passionate young chefs interact with the most influential players in global gastronomy, and where together they cultivate an inspiring culinary community.

To discover more please visit: https://www.sanpellegrinoyoungchefacademy.com/

About S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna

S.Pellegrino, Acqua Panna and Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks are international trademarks of Sanpellegrino S.p.A., which is based in Milan, Italy. Distributed in over 150 countries through branches and distributors on all five continents, these products represent quality, excellence by virtue of their origins and perfectly interpret Italian style worldwide as a synthesis of pleasure, health and well-being. Sanpellegrino, with its iconic products and a history of over 120 years is the leading company in Italy in the non-alcoholic beverage sector, offering a wide range of mineral waters, aperitifs, and soft drinks.

Sanpellegrino has always been committed to enhancing this primary good for the planet and works responsibly and passionately to ensure that this resource has a secure future.

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WUHU, China, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On October 20, during the 2025 Chery International User Summit, Ban Ki-moon, the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chairman of the Ban Ki-moon Foundation, visited the summit’s Ecosystem Exhibition Hall and toured the pavilion of LEPAS—Chery Group’s newly launched global new-energy brand. As a long-standing advocate for sustainable development, Ban’s visit brought an international perspective to LEPAS and highlighted their shared commitment to advancing green mobility around the world.

At the LEPAS pavilion, Ban Ki-moon explored the exhibition area and viewed three of the brand’s models—the LEPAS L8, LEPAS L6, and LEPAS L4. He learned in detail about LEPAS’s sustainability philosophy, technological innovations, and user ecosystem, and praised the brand for its forward-looking vision and technological strength in integrating green concepts into everyday mobility.

Developed by Chery Group for the global market, LEPAS has placed green mobility at its core since its inception. Embedding sustainability into its brand DNA, it positions itself as the “Preferred Brand for Elegant Mobility Life” and pioneers a new category of “Elegant Driving.”

As globalization and sustainability continue to converge, LEPAS will deepen its commitment to sustainable development. Guided by its philosophy of Elegant Technology, the brand will continue to deliver eco-friendly, high-quality products and services—creating greener, more refined mobility experiences for users worldwide and contributing the strength of Chinese brands to global sustainable development goals.

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MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PolarBlue is proud to announce that highly regarded Australian energy executive Nino Ficca has joined as a strategic energy advisor. With decades of experience and senior leadership roles across Australia’s grid and infrastructure sectors, Ficca brings deep insight into the opportunities PolarBlue’s inventions will directly address in the energy sector.

“The fundamental PolarBlue inventions have great potential to challenge the way industry has thought about energy, with a focus on low cost, modular, scalable energy delivery” he said of the platform’s ability to reduce complexity and distribution costs, and unlock stranded value across the grid. His decision to join the movement is significant as it signals the transition to zero-emission energy isn’t just possible—it’s commercially sustainable with clear benefits to energy consumers.

Built on proprietary inventions and a vertically integrated business model, PolarBlue’s production lines are engineered for continuous improvement and consumer-focus. The objective: clean, zero-emission energy that’s not only available—but economically superior.

About PolarBlue

PolarBlue is producing scalable, containerised modular energy routers in the 3 MW (megawatt-class) range, with more than 330 units planned for deployment in the ‘Cloud One’ project.

On 3 October in Melbourne, Australia, one of PolarBlue’s first customer-members received onsite energy delivery in the form of hydrogen, supplied at US$1/kg. The customer had previously paid several million dollars upfront to secure a 20% stake in the early-access ‘Cloud One’ ecosystem under a 10-year agreement. “Cloud Two” and “Cloud Three” capacity and availability details are to be released early in the new year, will also deliver methanol and other energy vectors, such as electricity. 

Critically, the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) for PolarBlue’s hydrogen—has already fallen below the cost of natural gas in the Australian market. This milestone has been achieved even at this early stage of deployment, in a sector that is estimated to represent a US $3 trillion global market.

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• The only company from pharmaceutical industry selected for inclusion in the Index
• Also included in HSI ESG Index and Hang Seng ESG 50 Index
• Green CRDMO solution provider with outstanding sustainability performance

HONG KONG, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WuXi Biologics (2269.HK), a leading global Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), today announced its inclusion in the 2025 Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index. It stands out as the only company from the pharmaceutical industry selected for this prestigious recognition. The company has also been previously honored for its inclusion in both the HSI ESG Index and the Hang Seng ESG 50 Index.

The Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index recognizes publicly listed companies that demonstrate outstanding ESG performance, providing benchmarks for sustainability investments. Constituent selection follows a comprehensive process based on the results from a sustainability assessment undertaken annually by the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA), an independent and professional assessment body, using its proprietary sustainability assessment and rating framework.

As a global provider of biologics Green CRDMO solutions, WuXi Biologics has consistently embraced sustainability principles as integral to its robust business growth — advancing sustainable practices in biologics green research, development, manufacturing, and operations; optimizing energy and resource efficiency; enhancing governance transparency; and demonstrating unwavering dedication to employee welfare and societal improvement.

Dr. Chris Chen, WuXi Biologics CEO and Chairman of the ESG Committee, commented, “Being included in the Hang Seng Indexes is a significant recognition of our continuous efforts in pursuing sustainability. As a global leader in Green CRDMO, we will remain committed to creating long-term value for stakeholders while contributing to society and the environment.”

In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, WuXi Biologics has been actively engaged with the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI). The company’s new near-term and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions-reduction target matrix has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in August.

Over the past few years, WuXi Biologics has earned widespread recognition for its dedicated efforts in sustainability. The company was granted MSCI AAA ESG Rating; awarded an EcoVadis Platinum Medal; listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI); named to CDP Water Security “A List” and Supplier Engagement Assessment “A List”, and awarded a CDP Climate Change leadership-level “A-” score; given the highest negligible-risk rating by Sustainalytics, and recognized as a Sustainalytics industry and regional ESG top-rated company; selected as a Constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series; listed in the Hang Seng ESG 50 Index; and rated as Prime by ISS ESG Corporate Rating.

About WuXi Biologics

WuXi Biologics (stock code: 2269.HK) is a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) offering end-to-end solutions that enable partners to discover, develop and manufacture biologics – from concept to commercialization – for the benefit of patients worldwide.

With over 12,000 skilled employees in China, the United States, Ireland, Germany and Singapore, WuXi Biologics leverages its technologies and expertise to provide customers with efficient and cost-effective biologics discovery, development and manufacturing solutions. As of June 30, 2025, WuXi Biologics is supporting 864 integrated client projects, including 24 in commercial manufacturing.

WuXi Biologics regards sustainability as the cornerstone of long-term business growth. The company continuously drives green technology innovations to offer advanced end-to-end Green CRDMO solutions for its global partners while consistently achieving excellence in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). Committed to creating shared value, it collaborates with all stakeholders to foster positive social and environmental impacts and promote responsible practices that empower the entire value chain.

For more information about WuXi Biologics, please visit: www.wuxibiologics.com.

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LAS VEGAS, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A donor advised fund created by BOXABL founder Paolo Tiramani has distributed BOXABL preferred stock to the Trust for the National Mall valued at $10 million based on the per share price of BOXABL’s recent Regulation A offering. The Trust for the National Mall supports, among other projects, President Trump’s White House Ballroom initiative. This grant reflects Tiramani’s ongoing commitment to design and civic engagement for America on a national scale.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Last week, the non-profit Energy Vision presented Leadership Awards to innovators in the biogas industry and related fields who are advancing food rescue, beneficial uses of organic waste, and methane emissions reduction. The winners are:

• Divert, Inc.
  
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  a U.S. circular economy company whose nationwide infrastructure and innovative technologies rescue and distribute edible food and convert food “waste” to renewable natural gas (RNG) and organic fertilizer.
   
• Cummins, Inc. makers of the X15N™, the first 15-liter compressed natural gas engine, designed to perform across a range of heavy-duty and long-haul trucking applications, which can be powered with RNG.
   
• FedEx Freight, one of the largest national logistics providers, which is buying trucks equipped with the X15N™ for use in its fleets and fueling them with RNG.
   
• EnviTec Biogas AG, a German-based global leader in the design, construction and operation of anaerobic digesters and gas upgrading equipment.
   
• Durwood Zaelke, founder/president of the Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development, a leading advocate for a binding global agreement to cut methane emissions to slow near-term global temperature rise.

“We’re getting close to working with 8,000 food retail stores, large food manufacturers, and distributors around the country,” said Chris Thomas, Divert VP of Public Affairs. Divert’s partners include Kroger, Albertsons, CVS, Blue Diamond Growers, United States Cold Storage and more. It has so far facilitated food donation equivalent to 14 million meals, and processed 3.3 billion pounds of non-donatable food. It plans to build 30 plants so they’re within 100 miles of 80% of the US population.

Cummins introduced its powerful 15-liter X15N™ natural gas engine last year. “[It] meets fleet operators’ needs for power, torque, range, sustainability and reliability in the heavy-duty market,” said David King, Cummins’ North American On-Highway Product Manager for Natural & Renewable Gas Engines. “[X15N™ trucks] can slip seamlessly into fleet operations with no compromises on performance.”

“Our longtime strategy at FedEx has been ‘right truck, right route, right fuel,'” said Joe Oleson, Managing Director of Fleet Maintenance, Support & Equipment for FedEx Freight. “The X15N™ promises to deliver all three.”

EnviTec has built more than 800 anaerobic digester and gas upgrader systems worldwide and owns/operates 91 of them, including some of the world’s most advanced. “Our flagship BioEnergie Park in Güstrow, Germany captures methane and makes RNG, and ultimately transforms agricultural residues into Bio-LNG, food-grade liquid CO2, and high-quality fertilizer,” said Lars von Lehmden, Managing Partner, EnviTec Biogas AG. “It demonstrates the full value chain at a single site and shows what circular economy looks like.”

Each of these strategies deeply cuts methane emissions, which Durwood Zaelke, founder and president of the Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development, called “The fastest way to turn down near-term warming. It’s the key to keeping the planet safe, at least in the near term. We have many promises and pledges, but it’s time to move to mandatory [methane] mitigation measures.”

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NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Episcopal Relief & Development has partnered with the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona to provide financial assistance to residents following deadly flooding in Globe, Arizona at the end of September.

Flash floods caused by heavy rains killed at least four people. Approximately 1,000 propane tanks were swept away from a distribution facility, creating hazardous conditions for the community. Officials have designated the downtown area unsafe, and many businesses are out of operation until further notice. The state of Arizona, relief agencies and volunteers have been present, working to provide needed support.

“The devastation and loss of life is substantial. The flood came through downtown on a busy Friday night while the restaurants were full,” said the Rt. Rev. Jennifer Reddall, Bishop of the Diocese of Arizona.

In partnership with the Diocese of Arizona, Episcopal Relief & Development is providing financial assistance to individuals temporarily unemployed due to business closures and working-class families affected by the flooding. St. John’s Episcopal Church in Globe, Arizona is serving as a central hub, a place for residents to come for social, emotional, and spiritual care and for assistance in finding additional aid for their recovery.

“We are saddened whenever any lives are lost, and we know that healing and recovery after this disaster will take time,” said Race Hodges, Program Officer, Episcopal Relief & Development. “We are proud to partner with the Diocese of Arizona and build upon the trust they’ve established with their community as we help families develop a sense of agency in their own recovery.”

Please pray for the communities affected by the Arizona flash flooding event. Donations to the US Disaster Fund will help our local partners respond to the needs caused by this disaster.

For over 80 years, Episcopal Relief & Development has worked with an extensive network of faith and community partners to advance lasting change in communities affected by injustice, poverty, disaster and climate change. Inspired by our faith, we reach over three million people each year by focusing on four interconnected priorities: nurturing the potential of caregivers and young children, reducing violence against women and girls, strengthening communities’ resilience to climate change and facilitating humanitarian response to disasters. Together with our partners, we leverage what’s working well to drive impact, learning and sustainability. Together, we create lasting change. Join us: www.episcopalrelief.org/sign-up

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Team LLP and The DiPietro Law Firm announced the filing of a new lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on behalf of 112 additional women who were sexually assaulted, harassed, and abused by obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Barry J. Brock during examinations and procedures at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and their affiliated clinics.

Multiple Cedars-Sinai entities allegedly engaged in a decades-long cover-up that enabled and concealed Brock’s serial sexual abuse and exploitation of patients under the guise of medical care.

According to the complaint, Cedars-Sinai and its affiliates ignored and suppressed numerous complaints from patients and staff, renewed Brock’s privileges despite reports of misconduct, and failed to notify law enforcement or state medical licensing agencies and regulators. Brock engaged in all manners of sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, gender violence, harassment, and exploitation of patients.

“Cedars-Sinai had both a moral and legal duty to protect its patients,” said Mike Arias, managing partner of Arias Sanguinetti. “Instead, the institution knowingly enabled a serial predator and prioritized its reputation over the safety of women who trusted them with their care. As more and more brave women continue to come forward, it becomes painfully clear how deeply Cedars failed those in its care. We will continue standing with survivors and fighting to hold the institution fully accountable.”

This latest filing brings the total number of victims represented by Arias Sanguinetti and The DiPietro Law Firm to 330 women, marking one of the largest sexual abuse actions ever filed against a California medical institution. The firm is seeking injunctive relief requiring Cedars-Sinai to implement systemic reforms to prevent future abuse.

“Each of these women were placed in a position of vulnerability under the guise of medical care,” said Anthony T. DiPietro of The DiPietro Law Firm. “They are coming forward now to hold the institution accountable, expose the wrongdoers, and ensure that no other patient has to endure the same trauma.”

The case, Jane Doe #10, et al. v. Barry J. Brock, M.D., et al., is filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court (Case No. 25STCV30206).

About Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Team LLP 
Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Team LLP is a national trial law firm with offices in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and the San Francisco Bay Area. The firm represents plaintiffs in complex civil litigation, including sexual abuse and mass plaintiff cases. The firm’s attorneys have been honored and recognized by peer organizations and legal publications for their work on behalf of clients nationwide and have obtained more than $2 billion for their clients. This includes an $852 million settlement against USC on behalf of survivors of OB-GYN George Tyndall’s sexual misconduct, a $243.6 million settlement on behalf of the survivors of UCLA Dr. James Heaps, and many others.

 About The DiPietro Law Firm
With over $1 Billion recovered from Columbia University alone, The DiPietro Law Firm has set a record for patients in cases involving institutional cover-ups and sexual abuse in a medical care setting. This monumental achievement reflects the firm’s commitment to amplifying the voices of survivors, increasing patient safety, and creating lasting changes in the healthcare industry to protect the public. Firm founder Anthony T. DiPietro is a pioneer in sexual exploitation and abuse cases, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and other high-stakes litigation. In addition to their landmark recoveries, The DiPietro Law Firm is currently litigating hundreds of cases against New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center, Northwell Health Systems, and Intermountain Healthcare. Attorney Anthony T. DiPietro is a nationally recognized advocate for patient safety and institutional accountability.

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