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New York Child Victims Act Goes into Effect August 14, 2019
The New York Child Victims Act, heralded for creating an opportunity for the victims of child sex abuse to bring actions against their assailants, goes into effect August 14, 2019. Many of the victims of child sex abuse in New York and across the nation have suffered in silence for decades. In years past, little…
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New York Adds 1 Year Statute of Limitations for Survivors of Child Sex Abuse Cases
As reported by CBS News, New York State has instituted a law allowing victims of childhood sex abuse to bring lawsuits against the perpetrators. Many of these victims suffered 30, 40 and even 50 years ago. At the time, little was done to protect children and predators were allowed to escape justice. This law, the…
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Massage Envy Sued Over Sexual Assault
Plaintiffs File Lawsuit Against Massage Envy Claiming Multiple Acts of Sexual Assault Not unlike the civil cases that have been filed against the catholic church, a recent lawsuit accuses a large massage franchise of failing to protect clients from sexual assault. According to Channel 10 News in San Diego, a lawsuit has been filed claiming…
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Catholic Priests Retain Jobs Despite Abuse
Catholic Priests Keep Jobs Despite Accusations of Sexual Abuse of Minors According to a lawsuit filed July 15, 2019, two Catholic priests who were accused of sexually assaulting children, were allowed to remain on active duty in their churches. The lawsuit filed in Manhattan Supreme Court claims that the archdiocese was made aware of the…
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Minimally Invasive Surgery Increases Death Risk
Is it Time to Rethink Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cervical Cancer? We all know people who have been affected by cancer. Treatments, ranging from chemotherapy to radiation, to surgery, have their fair share of side effects that can make cancer especially burdensome. When someone finds a way to treat cancer with minimal side effects, it…
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Baptist Convention Addresses Abuse
Taking Steps to Tackle the Clergy Sexual Abuse Problem Everyone has read the news reports about Catholic Dioceses releasing names of priests and other clergy members who have been credibly accused of sexually abusing children. More than 140 dioceses and religious orders have published such lists, and the pressure is on for others to follow…
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Catholic Church Names More Sexual Abusers
Providence Catholic Diocese is The Latest to Release List Clergy Members Accused of Sexually Abusing Children On July 1, 2019, USA Today reported that the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island released a list of “clerics, religious order priests, and deacons who have been credibly accused of sexually abusing children.” The list, compiled after…
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Officials Substantiate Synagogue Sex Abuse
Officials Substantiate Child Sex Abuse at Synagogue Clergy sexual abuse knows no religious boundaries. Children who attend religious services and schools of all orders can suffer at the hands of trusted spiritual teachers and leaders. Allegations of sexual abuse by Catholic priests have permeated the news recently. In early July, a CNN report revealed that…
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Will Insurers Pay Sexual Abuse Claims from Lawsuits Against the Catholic Church?
Will Insurers Pay Sexual Abuse Claims from Lawsuits Against the Catholic Church? In New York, sexual abuse by priests, rabbis, ministers and other clergy have been a tremendous problem. The New York Child Victims Act, opens a window of opportunity for victims of sexual abuse to bring lawsuits for older cases. This window will open…
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New York Archdiocese Files Lawsuit Against 32 Insurance Company Regarding Sexual Abuse Claims
New York Archdiocese Files Lawsuit Against 32 Insurance Company Regarding Sexual Abuse Claims As reported by Lohud.com (part of USA Today), the New York Archdiocese has filed a lawsuit against 32 insurance companies. Their claim? Failing to pay claims brought by victims of sexual abuse by the church. Under the New York Child Victim’s Act,…
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