Statement on Statute of Limitations for Sexual Abuse for Children and Adults

Statement on Statute of Limitations for Sexual Abuse for Children and Adults

 I want to let survivors of sexual abuse within spiritual communities know the following:

1.      If you were sexually abused as a child in the state of California (no matter how long ago it happened), you have ONLY until this December 31, 2022, to file a civil lawsuit against the abuser and/or the organization that ignored or covered it up.  That is about eight weeks, which may seem like a lot of time but preparing to bring a lawsuit usually takes much longer.  If you think you might want to take advantage of this opportunity, you should contact a lawyer immediately to find out whether you have a viable case.

 2.     If you were sexually abused as an adult in the state of New York (no matter how long ago it happened), you can bring a civil lawsuit against the abuser and/or the organization that ignored or covered it up beginning in November 2022 and ending in November 2023.

As a lawyer, I am happy to answer any of your questions about these two one-time opportunities. You can contact me at cmerchasin@mcolaw.com.