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Louisiana State Appeals Court Upholds Constitutionality of Revival Window

March 14, 2024 / by Christina Feeney / Sexual Abuse & Assault Lawsuits

The Louisiana state appeals court upheld the constitutionality of Louisiana’s three-year revival window law , which was enacted in . . .

Judge Recuses Himself from Overseeing New Orleans Archdiocese Bankruptcy Proceedings

May 23, 2023 / by Christina Feeney / Catholic Church Sexual Abuse

In May of 2020, the Archdiocese of New Orleans filed for bankruptcy protection after 400-plus clergy sexual abuse lawsuits were filed against it. The sheer number of lawsuits is staggering …

Bankruptcy Judge Says ‘No’ to Paying Accused Priests

November 1, 2022 / by Christina Feeney / Catholic Church Sexual Abuse

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Meredith Grabill has ordered the Archdiocese of New Orleans to stop paying retirement benefits to five priests who have been accused of sexually abusing minors . . .

Louisiana Opens Revival Window

May 17, 2022 / by Christina Feeney / Sexual Abuse & Assault Lawsuits

Louisiana opened a three-year revival window which gives sexual abuse survivors with expired civil claims the ability to file them.

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.

Bill Extending Time for Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Passes Committee in Louisiana

May 13, 2021 / by Brett Katsma / Sexual Abuse & Assault Lawsuits

Bill 492 received overwhelming support and passed the Louisiana Legislative Committee and will now head to the Louisiana State Legislature House of Representatives. The Bill extends the statute of limitations (SOL) for sexual abuse survivors to 35 years after the victim’s 18th birthday.

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