Civil Litigation
Jan. 8, 2020
AB 218: Sexual abuse victims get more time to seek justice
Assembly Bill 218 gives victims of childhood sexual assault, once barred by the statute of limitations, a three-year window to seek justice in civil court.
John Winer
Winer & McKenna, LLPJohn has 35 years' experience representing women from all walks of life who have bravely called out sexual predators, including recent cases involving UC Berkeley and USC.
Assembly Bill 218 gives victims of childhood sexual assault, once barred by the statute of limitations, a three-year window to seek justice in civil court. They now have the power to expose predators, warn others, end cover-ups, and get sorely needed funds to help make up for years of depression, unemployment, and other debilitating effects of trauma. Also, survivors of childhood sexual assault will have up to their 40th birthday to file a civil suit (currently, survi...
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