In the realm of civil law, time is not just a fleeting concept but a crucial determinant of justice. At the heart of this temporal framework lies the statute of limitations—a legal principle often underestimated but holding immense significance in ensuring fairness and efficiency within the legal system.

A Florida jury recently awarded $15 million to an 8-year-old girl as a result of negligence by the state’s Department of Children and Families.

After years of extensive sexual and physical abuse at the hands of their caretakers, four former foster children in Oregon are seeking justice.

A three-week trial came to a close in December 2023 as the jury awarded $25 million to a sexual abuse survivor in a lawsuit against the Santa Barbara Unified School District.

A Maryland family claims that their son was neglected by his private school, leading to his death by suicide in 2022.

An Iowa school faces backlash after firing a long term employee.

The criminal case against a nationally renowned former Catholic leader has been suspended, leading to uncertainty about whether or not justice will finally have the opportunity to prevail.

Parma Heights daycare employee faces federal charges after recent rape accusations surfaced.

Lake Catholic High School educator now faces charges of sexually abusing a student.

Empowerment and Healing: The Benefits of a Sexual Assault Survivor Bringing a Civil Claim

A New York jury recently awarded $2.7 million to former nightclub manager Maria Jose Pizarro after considering her claims of sexual harassment.

State appellate court reopened a sexual abuse lawsuit filed against rock musician Marilyn Manson.

A former North Carolina teacher is required to pay $140 million in damages to 14 plaintiffs in a civil case after pleading guilty to 59 sex crimes against children.

A widely utilized chat website has ceased operation after 14 years. Why?

Montgomery County School District faces serious allegations of neglect in the face of sexual misconduct.

Westlake Police Department received a tip from a local Catholic priest reporting a “disturbing incident” that involved Luis Jesus Barajas and a 15-year-old girl suffering from cancer.

In North Olmsted, the traditional police interview rooms for survivors of sexual assault and trauma are being remodeled through the lens of a “safe space” approach. Previous interview rooms forced survivors to recount painful memories in impersonal and potentially frightening environments.

The University Place School District in Washington State reached a $9.5 million settlement in a sex abuse case against three former students.

An ongoing case against Tabor Community Partners has resulted in an $11 million settlement. The adoptive mother of a young infant stated that the Philadelphia child welfare non-profit provided “inadequate in-home safety and case management services” when caring for the baby.

A Butler County youth pastor is under police investigation after accusations surfaced of multiple sex crimes involving minors. Jario Isidro Thomas Sanchez was a pastor at many southwest Ohio churches, and he currently faces 14 criminal charges “including gross sexual imposition, abduction, sexual imposition and unlawful restraint.”