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Navigating the Ever-Changing Statutes of Limitations for Sexual Abuse Actions

Personal Injury Services, , , , , , Laura Miller

How did E. Jean Carroll successfully bring a sexual assault lawsuit against Donald J. Trump when the assault occurred over twenty-five years earlier and should have been barred by the statute of limitations? Why are medical centers being sued by patients who claim to have been sexually abused by physicians decades ago? And why are … Continue reading Navigating the Ever-Changing Statutes of Limitations for Sexual Abuse Actions →

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Litigation Primer

Personal Injury Services, , , , , Marian Galloway

Real-World Insights and Sample Forms to Get You Started Rising numbers of residents, chronic staffing issues, and more stringent care requirements are spurring lawsuits against assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Will you be ready when the inevitable case crosses your desk? This program will walk you through each major step of a case with … Continue reading Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Litigation Primer →

Using Anti-Sex Trafficking Laws and Repeal of Antiquated “Anti-Heart-Balm� Laws for Intimate Partner Sex Abuse Cases

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This program will discuss limitations in existing law and examine innovative ways to bring civil claims against intimate partners in sex abuse cases. Existing law provides a remedy for victims of forced sexual abuse, but options are often limited for victims who are coerced into sexual relationships through nonphysical means. This program explores those situations … Continue reading Using Anti-Sex Trafficking Laws and Repeal of Antiquated “Anti-Heart-Balmâ€� Laws for Intimate Partner Sex Abuse Cases →

Sexual Assault and Abuse Cases: The Civil Litigator's Guide (September 2023)

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Investigation, Negotiation, and Litigation Tips Every year, over three hundred thousand individuals are sexually assaulted in the United States. While many of these incidents give rise to criminal prosecution, victims can also file civil lawsuits for monetary compensation. This program will show you the nuts, bolts, and challenges of handling these unique and sensitive cases. … Continue reading Sexual Assault and Abuse Cases: The Civil Litigator's Guide (September 2023) →

Special Considerations in Mediating Sexual Abuse Cases

Personal Injury Services, , , , , Cheryl Weston

When the New York State Child Victims Act was enacted in April 2019, the legislature created a look back window that allowed survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file lawsuits through August 2021. During that look back window, more than 10,000 lawsuits were filed, and are now making their way through the court system. Currently, … Continue reading Special Considerations in Mediating Sexual Abuse Cases →

Sommers Schwartz, PC Investigates Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Late Father Raymond John Pilarski

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Detroit, Michigan – The law firm of Sommers Schwartz, PC, is spearheading an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving the late Father Raymond John Pilarski, a priest with the Saginaw and Gaylord Dioceses. These allegations have placed Father Pilarski among the names of those accused of sexual assault within the Catholic Church. Born on … Continue reading Sommers Schwartz, PC Investigates Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Late Father Raymond John Pilarski →

Special Considerations in Mediating Sexual Abuse Cases

Personal Injury Services, , , , , Gwendolyn McAllister

When the New York State Child Victims Act was enacted in April 2019, the legislature created a look back window that allowed survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file lawsuits through August 2021. During that look back window, more than 10,000 lawsuits were filed, and are now making their way through the court system. Currently, … Continue reading Special Considerations in Mediating Sexual Abuse Cases →

Sommers Schwartz Investigates Allegations Against Former Priest Robert DeLand, Supports Abuse Survivors

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Detroit, Michigan – Sommers Schwartz, PC, a leading litigation and clergy abuse law firm based in Michigan, is conducting an investigation into the claims surrounding Reverend Robert “Father Bob” DeLand, Jr., a former Catholic priest from the Saginaw Diocese. Born in 1947 and ordained by the Catholic Church in 1973, Father DeLand served in various … Continue reading Sommers Schwartz Investigates Allegations Against Former Priest Robert DeLand, Supports Abuse Survivors →

Sommers Schwartz, PC Investigating Allegations Against Late Priest Martin Ignatius Kalahar and Providing Support for Potential Abuse Survivors

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Detroit, Michigan – The law firm Sommers Schwartz, PC, is actively investigating allegations of sexual abuse against the late Reverend Martin Ignatius Kalahar, who served the Catholic Church in Michigan communities from 1916 to 1966. Father Kalahar, born on September 21, 1891, was ordained in 1916 by the Diocese of Grand Rapids. He initially served … Continue reading Sommers Schwartz, PC Investigating Allegations Against Late Priest Martin Ignatius Kalahar and Providing Support for Potential Abuse Survivors →

Evans Law Firm, Inc. Files Financial Elder Abuse Complaint Against Gilfix & La Poll Associates, LLP

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San Francisco, California – San Francisco elder abuse attorney Ingrid M. Evans of Evans Law Firm, Inc. has filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of San Mateo County alleging that Gilfix & La Poll Associates, LLP, a Palo Alto law firm, assisted with the financial elder abuse of a senior. The complaint alleges that … Continue reading Evans Law Firm, Inc. Files Financial Elder Abuse Complaint Against Gilfix & La Poll Associates, LLP →