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Statute of Limitations Minors

Statute of Limitations refers to a statute that sets the time period during which a legal claim can be brought. Most statute of limitations laws require individuals to sue at some point during a set period... more +
Statute of Limitations refers to a statute that sets the time period during which a legal claim can be brought. Most statute of limitations laws require individuals to sue at some point during a set period usually commencing from the date of the wrong or injury or the discovery of the wrong or injury. Except for under a limited set of circumstances, if an individual does not file a suit within the specified time period, the law bars them from ever suing on that claim. less -
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Maryland Legislation Repealing the Statute of Limitations for Civil Suits Based on Child Sexual Abuse Is Signed into Law

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On April 11, Governor Wes Moore signed into law the Child Victims Act of 2023, which permits survivors of child sexual abuse to file a civil lawsuit at any time, repealing both the current statute of limitations and the...more

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Statute of Limitations Change in Human Trafficking Litigation for Minors

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The hospitality industry has seen an uptick in recent litigation related to human trafficking. Thus far, franchisors have been successful in certain trial and appellate courts in arguing that Trafficking Victims Protection...more

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Fourth Grader’s Sexual Assault Claim Preserved Until 18th Birthday

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Nicole B. v. Sch. Dist. of Philadelphia, 237 A.3d 986 (Pa. 2020).  The Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that, when a fourth-grade student alleged that he was sexually assaulted in school, the 180-day period to file a claim...more

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Reminder: New California Employment Laws Going Into Effect January 1, 2020

• Numerous new California laws going into effect on January 1, 2020, will impact employers and employees. • The most significant laws include a new employee classification law, extension of the statute of limitations for...more

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New York City Courts Put Lawsuits Under the Child Victims Act on Hold

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Cases brought under the Child Victims Act (CVA) in New York City are on a temporary hold. On December 11, 2019, the Deputy Chief Administrative Judge of the New York City Courts issued an administrative order to manage CVA...more

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NY Child Victims Act: Don’t Ignore Reinsurance Issues

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New York’s Child Victims Act (CVA) – which opens a one-year window for sex abuse victims of any age to bring a lawsuit for abuse that occurred at any time – took effect on August 14, 2019. Just in the first day of its...more

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Court Invalidates Exception to Tolling Provision for Medical Malpractice Cases Brought by Minors

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In Schroeder v. Weighall, 2014 WL 172665 (Wa., Jan. 16, 2014), the Washington Supreme Court invalidated another portion of Washington’s medical malpractice reform legislation. Specifically, the court invalidated RCW...more

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