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Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Brought Before The California Supreme Court to Increase Institutional Liability
Several lawmakers have expressed their discontent regarding current statutes of limitations in sexual assault cases. As a result, those seeking legal reform have begun to scrutinize the current limits of institutional liability in California. Subsequently, the California Supreme Court is currently in the process of reviewing two cases that have the potential to extend…
Sexual Abuse Victims of Former Elementary School Teacher Continue to Come Forward
After recently hearing of the sexual abuse allegations leveled at a former elementary school teacher, victims are continuing to come forward. Mark Berndt, who has already been arrested on 23 separate counts of child sexual abuse, has been accused of similar lewd acts by several subsequent victims. Five more children, along with their families,…
Vatican Targeted in Massive Clergy Abuse Case
September 13, 2011 witnessed two American advocacy groups attempt to hold the pope and the Vatican accountable in an international court, for what many are calling crimes against humanity. On Tuesday, the Center for Constitutional Rights and the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests filed a complaint aimed directly at the Vatican. The…
Christian Brothers Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Bankrupts Religious Order
The sexual abuse scandal that took place within the Congregation of Christian Brothers has brought to light the volatile situation plaguing the youth of our nation. The Roman Catholic religious order, who currently runs Seattle’s O’Dea High School and several more in the corresponding county, has been accused of harboring sexual predators. Subsequently, many…
The Senators (Ret.) Firm’s Martha Escutia Comments on Catholic Clergy Abuse Victims
In an editorial published by the largest group of Latino-owned bilingual newspapers in the United States, Senator (Ret.) Martha Escutia, a founding member of The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP, commented on the continuing issue of child sexual abuse involving the clergy. In the editorial published on-line by Eastern Publishing Group, Escuitia wrote: “Last Sunday,…
Authorities Waited One Year To Alert Parents of a Former Sexually Abusive School Teacher
Monday witnessed authorities arrest Mark Brendt, a former school teacher in South L.A., after an intensive investigation revealed several instances of lewd and lascivious acts that he allegedly committed with minors. While pleased that Brendt is behind bars, parents of the children attending the school in which he worked are outraged that they were…
Woman Files Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Kaiser Physician
While the Supreme Court is currently in the process of reevaluating the limits of institutional liability as it relates to sexual abuse lawsuits, a doctor employed with Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices has been arrested on the suspicion of sexual assault. Law enforcement officials announced the arrest of Dr. Arturo Vargas on Wednesday after he…
Former Cathedral High School Principal Accused of Sexual Misconduct With Students
Associated with the paramount influx of sexual transgressions committed by the church, are a slew of corresponding lawsuits seeking compensation. In a recent case filed against the Catholic church, plaintiffs were awarded a $1.6 million settlement from the El Paso Catholic Diocese after allegations suggested a former Cathedral High School principal committed lewd and…