New York Criminal Lawyer Richard Pu HomeChild Victims of Rape or Incest
There's great news for child victims of rape and incest. For a one-year period, the State of New York has lifted the statute of limitations normally applicable to the civil cause of action for rape, known as sexual battery. Under the Child Victims Act, victims of sexual battery or incest, who are younger than 55 at the time the suit is brought, have between 8/14/19 and 8/14/20 to bring an action that would otherwise be time barred. The victim must has been younger than 18 at the time of the rape.
What's more, the Child Victims Act permits actions against persons whose negligent or intentional acts caused the commission of the rape. Thus, for example, a church or a school who knew that the rapist might commit the rape may be sued. That potentially makes available assets beyond those of the rapist to satisfy a judgment.
The Firm is preparing to bring one of the first actions under the Child Victims Act, seeking $5 million dollars and punitive damages from a Queens man who raped his own sister. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to seek redress for one of the most heinous wrongs that can be committed against a man or woman.
What's more, the Child Victims Act permits actions against persons whose negligent or intentional acts caused the commission of the rape. Thus, for example, a church or a school who knew that the rapist might commit the rape may be sued. That potentially makes available assets beyond those of the rapist to satisfy a judgment.
The Firm is preparing to bring one of the first actions under the Child Victims Act, seeking $5 million dollars and punitive damages from a Queens man who raped his own sister. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to seek redress for one of the most heinous wrongs that can be committed against a man or woman.
