Torts/Personal Injury,
Civil Procedure,
Civil Litigation
Sep. 18, 2024
California court decisions bolster victim rights for sex abuse victims
Recent California rulings now allow childhood sexual assault victims to file claims against public entities, bypassing previous statutes of limitations and claim requirements. These decisions clarify limits on governmental immunity and affirm victims' rights to sue under the Bane Act and AB 218.
Douglas A. Rochen
Partner, ACTS LAW, LLP
Personal injury
16001 Ventura Blvd, Suite #200
Encino , CA 91436
Fax: (310) 407-7888
Email: drochen@actslaw.com
California Western School of Law
Douglas leads the firm's catastrophic injury practice group, which includes the areas of trucking accidents, wrongful death, product liability, sexual abuse, traumatic brain injury, paralysis, catastrophic orthopedic loss, amputation, mass tort disaster, sensory loss, civil rights, premises liability, and pharmaceutical litigation.
Recent judicial decisions in California have dramatically reshaped the legal landscape for sex abuse victims, marking a pivotal shift in the recognition of victim rights and the limitations of governmental immunity in tort claims. These rulings signify a growing awareness of the profound and enduring impacts of sexual abuse, prompting courts to prioritize the rights of victims over procedural technicalities. This evolving judicial perspective is crucial for ensuring that surv...
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