Sexual Abuse

New York Court Holds Incidents of Sexual Molestation Separate Occurrences

by Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP on 5/9/2013

In its recent decision in Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn v National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh, PA, 2013 NY Slip Op 3264 (N.Y. May 7, 2013), the New York Court of Appeals – New York’s highest court – had occasion...more

In New York, One Priest’s Multiple Acts of Sexual Abuse on a Minor Constitutes Multiple Occurrences

by Diana Karnes, Gregory Lahr | Sedgwick LLP on 5/9/2013

Yesterday, New York State’s highest court, for the “first time,” ruled on the meaning of “occurrence” in the context of multiple incidents of sexual abuse of a minor by a priest that spanned several years and policy periods. ...more

U Visas Protect Crime Victims

by Janet Raasch | Lawyers.com on 4/26/2013

People, often women, illegally in the United States can feel that they must choose between lives of abuse or, if they report a crime, the threat of deportation. As a result, many illegal immigrants suffer silently rather...more

The Illinois Supreme Court 2012: The Year in Review

by Kirk Jenkins | Sedgwick LLP on 4/22/2013

During 2012, the Illinois Supreme Court filed seventy-one written opinions, thirty-nine in civil cases. Although the total opinion output was down somewhat from recent years, this represents the Court's highest number of...more

Should the Court be Allowed to Disclose a Youth Pastor’s History of Sexual Abuse?

by Albertina Webb | Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A. on 4/17/2013

Well, that depends on who is answering the question. Only if the New Jersey legislature amends N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.10a. When a man who had been found to have abused and neglected his two children applied for a job as a youth...more

School Board Liability for Sexual Abuse of Students by Staff - An Area to be Watched

by Elizabeth K.P. Grace | Lerners LLP on 4/12/2013

In the last year, there have been two Ontario trial decisions dealing with sexual abuse of students by teachers. While we are still awaiting the full decision in the second case, it appears these cases may have yielded...more

Service of Subpoenas on Syracuse University Seeking Evidence of Sexual Molestation is a “Claim” Giving Rise to Covered Defense...

by Richard Mason | Cozen O'Connor on 3/21/2013

In Syracuse University v. National Union Fire Insurance of Pittsburgh, PA, No. 2012EF 63 (Sup. Ct., Onondaga County, January 29, 2013), the New York Supreme Court, County of Onondaga, held that an insured’s costs incurred in...more

N.Y. Legislature Introduces Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence

by Lisa Lewis | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 2/26/2013

The N.Y. State Senate and Assembly recently introduced “competing” bills both targeting increased employment protections for victims of domestic violence. The bills each provide various measures of job security for employees...more

Jury Awards $1.7M to Victim of Sexual Assault on School Bus

by Sylvia Hsieh | Lawyers.com on 2/12/2013

Apparently India isn’t the only place where girls are sexually assaulted on buses. As six suspects in the fatal gang rape of a student on a public bus in Delhi stand trial, on this side of the world, a jury in Florida awarded...more

Pope to Step Down After 8 Years of Legal Tumult

by Michele Bowman | Lawyers.com on 2/12/2013

Pope Benedict XVI on Feb. 11 announced that due to health concerns, he will step down from his position at the end of the month. The pope, 85 years old, is reportedly not suffering any serious illness; he reportedly said his...more

Short Wins - Resentencings Abound

by Matthew G. Kaiser | The Kaiser Law Firm PLLC on 2/11/2013

It's been a big week for resentencings - especially in the Sixth and Seventh Circuits....more

Sexual assault: Why are court cases brought so long afterwards?

by Elizabeth K.P. Grace | Lerners LLP on 2/11/2013

On February 7, 2012, Gordon Stuckless a former assistant equipment manager at Maple Leaf Gardens, was charged with six more counts of indecent assault against young boys in a historical sexual assault case. You may remember...more

Confidentiality of Settlements in Sexual Abuse Cases - Necessary Evil or Positive?

by Elizabeth K.P. Grace | Lerners LLP on 2/1/2013

In the past several years, confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements, or what are sometimes called “gag orders”, have been the subject of well-deserved scrutiny in sexual abuse cases resolved by way of out-of-court...more

Youth Soccer League Sued Over Molester Coach

by Aaron Kase | Lawyers.com on 1/22/2013

The parents of a girl who was raped by her youth soccer coach when she was 13 are suing the local soccer league organization for negligence in failing to adequately vet the coach before allowing him access to children....more

Elmo Sex Scandal: More Accusers May Come Forward, Says Lawyer [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 1/22/2013

Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Jeff Herman, attorney for three accusers who filed federal claims against former "Sesame Street" puppeteer Kevin Clash alleging underage sex, talks with Bloomberg Law's Spencer Mazyck about the...more

LA School District Pays $23M to Sexually Molested 5th Grader

by Sylvia Hsieh | Lawyers.com on 12/28/2012

A boy who was molested as a fifth grader by his teacher won a $23 million verdict against the Los Angeles school district and the teacher. ...more

Whistleblower Protection For Reports Of Child Sexual Abuse

by Thomas L. Watson, II | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 12/13/2012

In reaction to the Jerry Sandusky revelations in Pennsylvania, the Louisiana Legislature enacted a new whistleblower statute intended to protect employees from reprisal for reporting any fellow employee’s sexual abuse of a...more

Lerners' Lawyer Succeeds at Trial in Historic Abuse Case against Victims' Uncle

by Emily Da Silva, Elizabeth K.P. Grace, Gillian T. Hnatiw | Lerners LLP on 11/13/2012

Milne v. Betts, 2012 ONSC 5565 - Over 40 years ago, C.M. and T.D. were sexually abused by their uncle, E.B when they visited their grandparents’ home where he lived. When C.M. was 6 years old, E.B. began trying to gain...more

What defences may apply to a sexual assault claim? – Part 2

by Elizabeth K.P. Grace | Lerners LLP on 10/31/2012

This is the second of a two-part series on defences to claims for compensation based on sexual assault. This second part deals with what I call “technical-legal” defences. These are defences that operate irrespective of...more

Religious Institutions: October 2012 Update

by Nathan A. Adams IV | Holland & Knight LLP on 10/5/2012

Most secular and religious corporations have adopted electronic communication policies which state that employees have no privacy interest in their emails and Internet usage. Typically, the policies indicate that the...more

What defences may apply to a sexual assault claim? – Part 1

by Elizabeth K.P. Grace | Lerners LLP on 9/25/2012

This is the first of a two-part series on defences in claims for compensation based on sexual abuse. When compensation is claimed in a civil lawsuit based on sexual abuse, there are various defences that may be asserted in...more

Establishing a Culture of Ethical Behavior and Legal Compliance: Finding Perspective After Penn State and the Freeh Report

by Steven D. Gordon, Paul G. Lannon, Miriam McKendall, Christopher A. Myers | Holland & Knight LLP on 9/24/2012

Ethical behaviors and legal compliance within any educational institution cannot be presumed; they must be cultivated, monitored and enforced. It is a team effort. It begins with senior leadership, including an informed and...more

Compensation Awards in Sexual Assault Cases - Case Summary #3

by Emily Da Silva, Elizabeth K.P. Grace | Lerners LLP on 6/29/2012

K.M.M. v. Roman Catholic Episcopal Corp. of the Diocese of London in Ontario, 2011 ONSC Starting when she was 7 years old, the plaintiff was repeatedly sexually abused by her parish priest, Father Charles Sylvestre. The...more

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New York Court Holds Incidents of Sexual Molestation Separate Occurrences

In New York, One Priest’s Multiple Acts of Sexual Abuse on a Minor Constitutes Multiple Occurrences

U Visas Protect Crime Victims

The Illinois Supreme Court 2012: The Year in Review

Should the Court be Allowed to Disclose a Youth Pastor’s History of Sexual Abuse?

School Board Liability for Sexual Abuse of Students by Staff - An Area to be Watched

Service of Subpoenas on Syracuse University Seeking Evidence of Sexual Molestation is a “Claim” Giving Rise to Covered Defense...

N.Y. Legislature Introduces Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence

Jury Awards $1.7M to Victim of Sexual Assault on School Bus

Pope to Step Down After 8 Years of Legal Tumult

Short Wins - Resentencings Abound

Sexual assault: Why are court cases brought so long afterwards?

Confidentiality of Settlements in Sexual Abuse Cases - Necessary Evil or Positive?

Youth Soccer League Sued Over Molester Coach

Elmo Sex Scandal: More Accusers May Come Forward, Says Lawyer [Video]

LA School District Pays $23M to Sexually Molested 5th Grader

Whistleblower Protection For Reports Of Child Sexual Abuse

Lerners' Lawyer Succeeds at Trial in Historic Abuse Case against Victims' Uncle

What defences may apply to a sexual assault claim? – Part 2

Religious Institutions: October 2012 Update

What defences may apply to a sexual assault claim? – Part 1

Establishing a Culture of Ethical Behavior and Legal Compliance: Finding Perspective After Penn State and the Freeh Report

Compensation Awards in Sexual Assault Cases - Case Summary #3

Elmo Sex Scandal: More Accusers May Come Forward, Says Lawyer [Video]

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