Victims

Landmark Decision: Historic Nine-Figure Verdict Upholds Justice for Child Victims

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A federal jury in Newark, New Jersey, has awarded an unprecedented nine-figure verdict in a case involving a child victim of financial exploitation. The jury’s decision marks a significant victory in the fight against child exploitation in the United States. The plaintiff, who remains anonymous for privacy and safety reasons, was a minor at the time of the incident. The suit alleged that the defendant, a well-known financial services company, failed to implement adequate safeguards to protect against fraudulent activity targeting minors. According to court documents, the child’s personal information was obtained and used by … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Child Victims Act Plaintiff Receives Unprecedented Nine-Figure Compensation

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NEW YORK (AP) — A federal jury in New York City has awarded a historic nine-figure verdict to a plaintiff under the Child Victims Act. This groundbreaking verdict serves as a significant victory for victims of child abuse and sets a precedent for future cases. The plaintiff, whose name has not been disclosed, filed the lawsuit under the state’s Child Victims Act, which was enacted in 2019. The legislation opened a one-year window during which victims of child abuse can file civil claims, regardless of the statute of limitations. The jury found in favor of … Read more

Oregon Passes Landmark Stalking Bill to Protect Victims from Emerging Technology

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St. Helens, Oregon – The Oregon House and Senate have recently passed a bill aimed at updating the state’s stalking laws to address the advances in technology that weren’t accounted for when the original laws were written. The bill, known as House Bill 4156, is currently awaiting Governor Tina Kotek’s signature and is set to take effect on July 1, 2024. The motivation behind the bill’s modernization comes in part from the efforts of St. Helens Police Detective Sergeant Matt Smith. Smith’s involvement with the bill began when a local stalking case was brought to … Read more

Louisiana Supreme Court Strikes Down Statute Allowing Victims of Child Sex Abuse to Seek Justice Beyond Time Limit

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Lafayette, Louisiana – The Supreme Court of Louisiana has made a landmark ruling, declaring a law that allowed victims of child sex abuse to sue their abusers many years after the crime as unconstitutional. While three justices dissented and provided their reasons, the court’s decision has far-reaching implications. The lawsuit in question, filed in St. Martin Parish, accuses the church of being aware of the sexual abuse perpetrated by the late Reverend Monsignor Kenneth Romain Morvant. The abuse allegedly occurred in the 1970s at a Catholic church and school in St. Martin Parish. Typically, plaintiffs … Read more