Sexual Abuse Legal News & Updates

As parents, we trust that our children will receive the best possible care in our stead. By law, our children are entitled to adequate supervision and protection from abuse. When the possibility of abuse comes to light, you may be unsure where to turn. If your child was sexually abused at daycare, there are many courses of actions to take. Filing a civil lawsuit for child sexual abuse in California is one possibility you might explore for holding the abuser accountable and recovering compensation related to your case. If you’re

The Catholic Church has spent nearly $4 billion on lawsuits since the 1980s. Recent high-profile cases have kept the issue of church-sanctioned sexual abuse in the headlines. As a nation, we are grappling with questions like: “How does this happen?” and “How can we stop the abuse from continuing to happen?” As Pope Francis himself put it: “The failure of ecclesial authorities—bishops, religious superiors, priests and others—to adequately address these repugnant crimes has rightly given rise to outrage, and remains a source of pain and shame for the Catholic community.” The

The harm suffered as a result of sexual abuse is oftentimes more difficult to measure as compared to other personal injury cases. For example, in a car accident, it’s easy to calculate the total medical bills for physical injuries sustained. Emotional damages are then added based on a percentage of the physical harm experienced. While there can be serious physical injuries associated with sexual abuse, they often pale in comparison to the lifetime of emotional and psychological damage endured by the survivors. Unlike criminal court—which seeks to punish wrongdoers with

Elder abuse protections are extended to California residents 65 years of age or older, as well as dependent adults between the ages of 16 and 64 who possess physical or mental limitations that restrict the ability to carry out normal activities and protect their legal rights. Elders and dependent adults may suffer from chronic disabilities or temporary afflictions that have landed them in acute care hospitals, psychiatric facilities, nursing care facilities, assisted living, or chemical dependency recovery centers. Unfortunately, placement in these facilities often results in neglect or abuse. According

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, California has the largest number of elderly residents in the country, making up 13.9% of the state’s population. The California Attorney General’s Office estimates that 200,000 seniors and dependent adults are abused each year. Many cases of elder sexual abuse often go unreported due to the survivor’s mental state, mistrust of the authorities, or fear of retaliation. Any form of elder abuse or abuse of a dependent adult is illegal in the state of California and punishable by law. Elder abuse is also grounds

This post was written before the passage of AB-218. For information regarding the statute of limitations for filing a civil lawsuit for childhood sexual assault/abuse, click here or contact our team of experienced representatives.   When seeking litigation, having to revisit sexual abuse that occurred during college can evoke a wave of emotions. Whether or not it is worth suing a university for sexual assault, even years later, is a factor that each survivor of sexual abuse must determine on their own. If you are considering taking civil litigation against