The Rise of Statutes of Limitation Revival Laws Statutes of Limitation Revival Laws create what are referred to as “lookback windows”. These allow those whose statute of limitations for civil claims have expired to file suit against their perpetrator and/or the organization that allowed the abuse to happen. One of the most prominent examples of this would…
We regularly get questions from potential clients, and the general public alike, that pertain to someone’s unique set of circumstances or otherwise very specific areas of law. We thought we would take a pause in our everyday practice to address some of these worthwhile concerns. What can I do as a parent of a child who has…
Criminal Courts Protect Society, Not Necessarily the Victim Criminal liability is imposed by the state or the federal government. That is to say, perpetrators have broken a law put in place by one or both of those governing parties. These crimes against victims of sexual abuse must be advanced by a prosecuting authority. While some…
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE VICTIM OF CAMP DIRECTOR AT LARGEST EVANGELICAL SPORTS CAMP CLAIMS FRAUD REGARDING PRIOR SETTLEMENT KANSAS CITY – On the first-ever U.N. World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence, Logan Yandell of Hendersonville, Tenn. has filed a fraud case regarding the child sexual abuse he…
In recent years, boarding school abuse cases have made headlines across Missouri and the U.S., shedding light on how an improperly ran boarding school can create an environment where abuse occurs. The children and young adults sent to these schools often struggle with behavioral and other challenges that should be properly addressed, not dealt with…
It is believed that child sexual abuse is the most widespread health problem children across the state face with the most severe array of consequences. In fact, more than 5,800 children are victims of sexual abuse or neglect each year in Missouri. Although so many children endure these traumatic experiences, less than 38% of victims…
In April 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled that emotional distress damages are not recoverable in a private action to reform the Spending Clause of the U.S. Constitution statutes. Cummings v. Premier Rehab Keller, P.L.L.C., 142 S.Ct. 1562 (2022). Here, we breakdown the decision, the impacts and what’s next. Decision Overview and What It…
All claims or lawsuits have time limits, or deadlines, for when they can be filed called statutes of limitation. In most cases, the time frame begins when the injury occurred. But for events that happen over time and those that involve minor children, like sexual abuse, calculation of the time frame can be challenging, and…
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month — an opportunity to show support for survivors, take action and help raise awareness of sexual violence and abuse so we can better prevent it. According to RAINN, every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted and every nine minutes, that victim is a child. And only 25 out of…
In recent years, thousands of riders and drivers of Uber and Lyft have fallen victim to harassment, unwanted physical contact, indecent exposure, sexual assault, and rape. For instance, Uber reported 3,824 incidents of sexual assault and misconduct in 2019 and 2020. Of the 998 incidents of sexual assault reported in 2020, 141 of those incidents were reported as non-consensual sexual penetration or rape. For both…