An increasing number of lawsuits continue to surface as a result of New York’s Child Victim Rights, which extended the statute of limitations in sexual abuse cases, allowing victims of decades-old cases to confront this issue and their abusers while seeking monetary...
Month: July 2020
Former figure skater seeks $10 million for alleged sexual abuse
In the latest high-profile case that spotlights New York’s Child Victims Act that allows decades-old sexual assault cases to get their day in court, a former figure skater has filed a civil lawsuit against a highly regarded coach for misconduct in the 1970s. In...
Decades-old allegations lead to lawsuit against New York church
A Staten Island church is among the more recent worshipping organizations tainted by alleged sexual assault charges committed by one of its pastors more than 40 years ago. A lawsuit filed in mid-July against the Reformed Church of Huguenot Park claims that the church...
Survivors of Boy Scout sexual abuse must file a claim by November
As part of the Boy Scouts of America’s bankruptcy proceedings, a November 16th deadline has been set for survivors to file claims of sexual abuse. The court has approved a “proof of claim” form. Any survivors who intend to make a claim must complete this form and file...