August 10, 2021 / by Brett Katsma / Sexual Abuse & Assault Lawsuits
Following overwhelming support and being passed by the Louisiana Legislative Committee in May , the Louisiana Senate unanimously voted, 32-0, to remove the statute of limitations for child sex abuse victims to pursue civil claims in court. In addition, the passage of House Bill 492, also opens a 3-year revival window, allowing survivors with older child sex abuse claims that may have previously been time-barred, to bring a claim in court, no matter how long ago the abuse occurred.
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Boy Scouts of America Agrees to $850 Million Settlement for Child Sex Abuse Victims
August 16, 2021 / by Brett Katsma / Sexual Abuse & Assault Lawsuits
After lawyers for sex abuse victims argued that the original offer from the Boy Scouts to settle child sex abuse claims was too low, the parties announced on July 1, 2021 that they reached an agreement.
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Kentucky Governor Signs New Child Abuse Bills into Law but State Still Falls Short
August 12, 2021 / by Brett Katsma / Sexual Abuse & Assault Lawsuits
In April of 2021, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 254 into law which enhances the penalties against predators who possess, view or distribute sexually exploitive material of a child younger than 12, making it a Class C felony and raising it to a Class B felony for subsequent offenses.
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Iowa Governor Signs Bill to Remove the Criminal SOL for Child Sex Abuse Victims
August 11, 2021 / by Brett Katsma / Sexual Abuse & Assault Lawsuits
In May, Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa, signed Senate File 562 into law which removes the criminal statute of limitations for sexual abuse and exploitation of a minor. Previously the law required that criminal charges be filed within 15 years of the victim turning 18, or age 33.
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Louisiana Legislature Passes Bill Providing Victims of Sexual Abuse Relief from Filing Deadlines
August 10, 2021 / by Brett Katsma / Sexual Abuse & Assault Lawsuits
Following overwhelming support and being passed by the Louisiana Legislative Committee in May , the Louisiana Senate unanimously voted, 32-0, to remove the statute of limitations for child sex abuse victims to pursue civil claims in court. In addition, the passage of House Bill 492, also opens a 3-year revival window, allowing survivors with older child sex abuse claims that may have previously been time-barred, to bring a claim in court, no matter how long ago the abuse occurred.
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