Tag Archives: Child Victims Act
Legal Developments Might Increase Catholic Church Sex Abuse Claims
Even prior to passage of New York’s Child Victims Act, litigation against Catholic Priests and lay personnel in the New York area has resulted in several multimillion dollar settlements. Now, with the passage of the New York Child Victims Act in February 2019, many adults who were sexually abused as children finally have a chance […]
Climbing Sexual Abuse Litigation Pushing Boy Scouts Toward Chapter 11
For more than a century, American boys have looked to scouting as way to enjoy outdoor activities and develop new skills. However, legal claims and documents obtained from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) have shown that many youths were sexually abused by troop leaders and other adult volunteers in positions of authority. Perhaps even […]
After More Than a Decade, New York Child Victims Act Passes
It is well understood that the horrors of child sexual abuse can be so devastating and frightening that victims often wait well into adulthood to report that they were attacked during their youth. When these stories are given media attention, it is not uncommon for someone in their 40s, 50s or 60s to talk openly […]
