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In August, a Louisiana appeals court ruled that the “lookback window” for victims of child sexual abuse to file lawsuits against the Catholic Church is constitutional. The law took effect in 2021, so victims and survivors have until June 14, 2024, to file claims under...
Handicap ramps help make buildings, facilities and other spaces more accessible for individuals who rely on wheelchairs, walkers and other mobility aids. Ideally, these ramps should ensure users a safer and more convenient journey from one level to another. However,...
Unfortunately, clergy sexual abuse is still a widespread problem. Instead of condemning their own, many churches cover up such wrongdoings, making these issues harder to resolve. When church leaders look the other way, it can allow abusers to continue their harmful...
In the past, Catholic churches quietly protect sexually abusive priests by transferring them to different parishes to preserve their reputation. Similarly, some pastors have moved between churches, abusing children and adults. In some cases, churches have even...
Like many states, Missouri has experienced Roman Catholic priests abusing children entrusted to their care. After a year-long investigation, the state’s attorney general Eric Schmitt announced that 12 men are being referred to proper officials for a determination of...
Countless reports have documented the historic prevalence of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. Behind each report is a victim who suffered unspeakable traumas. While the dynamics involved in sexual abuse are complex and difficult to fully understand, experts...
Vaping is dangerous. Unfortunately, we only recently found out about these dangers that the industry knew about for years. It was like a flashback to the dangers of smoking and the industry insider’s knowledge of that danger as well. And, as readers of this blog know,...
Vaping companies, including JUUL, marketed and advertised vaping as a safer alternative to traditional tobacco cigarettes, all while allegedly concealing the highly addictive nature of their products’ nicotine levels. Even worse, it is alleged that the companies...
Thirty-three states exempt clergy from reporting information about allegations of child sexual abuse to law enforcement or child welfare professionals if the church considers the information to be privileged. That loophole represented a free pass to predators...
Recent changes in Louisiana law have changed the time limits for filing a clergy abuse case. Previously, a sexual abuse case against a member of the clergy had to be filed before an individual turned age 28. Now, a clergy abuse case may be filed anytime. If you are...
