The recent arrests of two Laurel Highlands High School teachers – civics teacher Martin Gatti and JROTC instructor Daniel Cervone – have rightfully shaken the community to its core. When one, let alone two, educators are alleged to have sexually abused a child, it is...
Schools have a duty to protect students from sexual abuse, so failing to do so often makes schools liable for the sexual abuse victims endure and the damages they suffer. Getting justice means suing within the statute of limitations, which differs from state to state....
Schools have a responsibility to protect their students from sexual abuse. If a school fails to uphold that duty, and a student is sexually abused by a teacher or staff member on campus, they may file a lawsuit, but can only do so within the applicable statute of...
Victims of sexual abuse at school and other institutional settings don’t have an indefinite amount of time to pursue legal action and accountability. They should learn their filing deadlines immediately to avoid compromising their cases. Students who are sexually...
Domestic and sexual abuse are unfortunately common, and victims often require protection from abusers. Criminal courts cannot always provide the protection victims need, but you can turn to civil courts for help. Your attorney can help you figure out how to get...
The statute of limitations is a law that sets a strict time limit for filing legal claims. Civil statutes of limitation apply to plaintiffs. Such statutes for sexual abuse claims may limit the amount of time a victim of abuse has to file a civil lawsuit against those...
