Supporters, who fought for the law for more than a decade, say the lawsuits will provide long-awaited justice to victims of childhood sexual abuse. Critics argue some of these abusers died years ago, and that the legal and financial burdens…
Flood Of Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits Expected To Hit NY Next Week
Next Wednesday, adult survivors of child sex abuse in New York will begin filing a flood of civil lawsuits against institutions and individuals, after decades of having their cases barred from court because the allegations were too old. Hundreds of…
“Look-back” window opens soon for sexual abuse survivors
Albany-area native Gordon Smith discusses what he went through in his teenage years at his local church, how it affected him then and now, and why he’s filing his lawsuit. Attorney Jennifer Freeman, Smith’s lawyer, discusses the number of legal suits…
Churches in New York face financial strain when sexual abuse lawsuits flood courts soon
A half-century of pent-up anger and distress over sexual misconduct by New York’s Roman Catholic spiritual leaders will culminate soon. Faith and money will collide. Under a new state law, lawsuits seeking damages for past acts of rape or sexual…
Change in New York State law to usher in ‘tidal wave’ of child sex abuse lawsuits
Thousands of child sexual abuse lawsuits are expected to flow into New York State courts in the coming weeks exposing decades-old misconduct at schools, hospitals, churches and youth clubs, according to lawyers for victims. On Aug. 14, the Child Victims…
Child Victims Act: Massive number of sex abuse cases reward and tax lawyers and staff
James Marsh has been working 12-14 hour days during the week, and up to 10 hours on the weekends the last few months. Midnight is a good quitting time, but he’s got old parking receipts reminding him he often stays…