Liability of Child Welfare Agencies in Foster Care Placement.
According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, in 2011, at least 1,669 children were maltreated by a foster parent. This maltreatment includes neglect, physical abuse and sexual [...]
Daycare Centers And Owners Can Be Held Liable For Sexual Abuse That Occurs Under Their Watch
While the majority of child abuse occurs in the home, child abuse frequently occurs in other situations, such as at daycare. According to the United States Department of Health and [...]
Mental Health Care Provider Liability for Sexual Abuse and Assault
Sadly, people with mental handicaps, like psychiatric patients, are often targets of sexual assault and sexual abuse. As some of the most vulnerable among us, they are unfortunately seen as [...]
Crime Victims and their Families can Recover Civil Damages from Bars and Nightclubs
Bars and nightclubs are often dangerous places. Establishments that serve alcohol, and are open late night, can attract an unsavory crowd, and it's no secret that intoxicated patrons are prone [...]
Darren Sharper Jailed For Non-Consensual Sex With Two Women
Darren Sharper, a former NFL safety and analyst for NFL Network told witnesses that he and a friend had non-consensual sex with two women. Sharper is currently jailed in Los [...]
Swain Valley School Sexual Assault Charged On Teacher
Thomas J. Curran, a former teacher at the Swain School in Allentown, Pennsylvania, was recently charged with the sexual assault of an 11-year-old boy in New Jersey. Swain also worked [...]
Maryland School Teach Indicted Alleged Sexual Abuse
Lawrence W. Joynes, a former Montgomery County, Maryland school teacher was indicted several days ago in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of 14 elementary school girls and rape of [...]
Sexual Abuse Epidemic
The recent events related to sexual abuse allegations against Florida State's quarterback led to an interesting article outlining a history of sexual abuse allegations in college football. The sexual abuse [...]
Title IX Liability of Schools in Sexual Abuse Victim’s Compensation
Sexual abuse or harassment in schools can occur between students or between a teacher or other school employee and a student. Both types of sexual abuse or harassment can be pursued [...]
Abolish The Statue Of Limitation For Victims Of Childhood Sexual Abuse
On behalf of Andreozzi + Foote posted in Injuries on Friday, February 28, 2014. There is pending legislation in Pennsylvania that will abolish the statute of limitations for victims of childhood sexual abuse. This [...]