When New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Child Victims Act (CVA) on February 14, 2019, the bill extended the statute of limitations for survivors of child sexual abuse. Claims that had not expired under the old limitations period after survivors turned 18 years of age now allowed survivors until they were 55 years of

Abuse by doctors against their patients is true abuse of authority. The following describes four women who say that a trusted pediatrician abused them as children, and they’re ready to sue. Read more at:

Abuse by doctors against their patients is the last thing patients expect to happen. During an exam, doctors are supposed to touch their patients in medically appropriate ways, but certainly not fondle patients. During a session, psychiatrists are meant to listen to their patient’s darkest secrets, but never parlay the intimacy into a kiss. For

The long-term effects of sexual abuse against women by men have been studied extensively, however, there has been minimal research exploring the effects of sexual abuse by men on other men. Male victims of rape and sexual assault in adulthood have received very little attention, until recently. Moreover, male rape in the military has been

We continue to fight for justice for our clients, including Patricia Rabinovich, who was abused between the ages of 9 and 16. Though every story of abuse brings its sadness, we are grateful for the New York Child Victims Act which has allowed Patricia, and many others just like her, the ability to file civil

Hillary Nappi, Hach & Rose LLP and Ken Belson, The New York Times As featured on: