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Civil Sexual Abuse Lawsuits in Connecticut
If you or someone you love are a victim of sexual abuse, you may have grounds to pursue a civil lawsuit and financial recovery of your damages.
At Levy Konigsberg, we’ve earned national recognition fighting for survivors who were sexually abused as minors and adults. We’ve taken on powerful entities, represented numerous victims, and have secured meaningful results that helped provide the justice and compensation our clients deserved.
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Filing Civil Suits Against Powerful Institutions
Levy Konigsberg has cultivated a reputation of success representing sexual abuse survivors in civil lawsuits. Unlike criminal cases against alleged abusers, the civil sexual abuse lawsuits we handle focus on recovering justice and compensation for victims, while also holding both abusers and the negligent institutions, entities, and employers who failed to stop the abuse accountable.
Some of our recent work and coverage in this field:
Connecticut Women’s Prisons Sexual Abuse
- In November 2022, our firm filed lawsuits on behalf of numerous former female inmates who were sexually abused by prison staff at the Bayview Correctional Facility. The recently filed Bayview sex abuse lawsuits were brought under the NY Adult Survivors Act, which creates a temporary one-year lookback window for victims abused as adults to file claims, regardless of when their abuse occurred.
- In September 2022, the NY Daily News published a cover story that featured Partner Anna Kull, who leads our firm’s sexual abuse litigation practice, and our firm’s work preparing claims for former female inmates abused at the Bayview Correctional Facility.
- Thanks to groundbreaking laws that provide new opportunities for adult survivors to file claims, our firm represents a growing number of former female inmates abused at jails and prisons across New York and California. This includes clients who were abused while they were incarcerated at Rosie’s on Riker’s Island, Bayview Correctional Facility, Albion Correctional Facility, Lakeview Shock, and MCC New York, as well as Dublin FCI, Valley State Prison for Women (VSPW), Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF), and other facilities in California
Connecticut Doctors Sexual Abuse
- Our firm represents a growing number of plaintiffs in litigation against estate of Reginald Archibald, Rockefeller University Hospital, and the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club over years of child sex abuse committed by the now deceased pediatric endocrinologist.
We specialize in sexual abuse lawsuits against powerful institutions. These include government entities (such as prisons, schools, and juvenile detention / juvenile treatment centers), technology companies, and clergy.
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Who Can You Sue in a Sex Abuse Civil Case?
In a sex abuse civil case, the parties you might sue can vary depending on the circumstances of the abuse and the relationships involved.
Some potential parties that could be sued in a sex abuse civil case include:
- Individual Perpetrator: The alleged perpetrator of the sexual abuse can be named as a defendant in the lawsuit. This is often the person who directly committed the abusive acts.
- Institutions and Organizations: If the abuse occurred within an institution or organization, such as a school, church, sports club, or workplace, and they failed to take appropriate action to prevent or address the abuse, they might also be held liable.
- Employers: If the perpetrator was an employee of an organization or institution, the employer might be held vicariously liable for the actions of their employee if the abuse occurred within the scope of their employment.
- Property Owners: If the abuse occurred on a property owned by someone else, and the property owner failed to provide adequate security or take reasonable steps to prevent the abuse, they might be considered liable.
- Government Entities: In some cases, government entities might be involved, especially if the abuse occurred within a state institution or facility. Suing a government entity might involve specific procedures and limitations.
Sex abuse cases can be legally complex, so it's highly advisable to consult with experienced legal professionals who specialize in this area to understand your options and pursue the appropriate legal action. Levy Konigsberg, along with our team of sexual abuse lawyers, is available to provide assistance for your sexual abuse case.
Connecticut Sexual Abuse Attorneys
Connecticut has been a leader in revising the civil statute of limitations—or the deadline by which Plaintiffs must file suit to be eligible for a recovery of damages—in cases involving sexual abuse.
The statute of limitations for bringing a sexual abuse lawsuit in Connecticut will depend on the specific facts of a case, including the age of the victim and even the criminal guilt of the alleged abuser.
- Claims involving convicted abusers. Thanks to an amendment made effective in 2022, Connecticut has no statute of limitations for civil actions brought against alleged abusers who have been convicted of 1st-degree sexual assault or 1st-degree aggravated sexual assault. (Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 926 § 52-577e).
- Abuse claims involving victims 21 or younger. In Connecticut, victims who were sexually abused under 21 years of age can file civil claims within 30 years from the date they turn 21. This means child sexual abuse survivors and survivors abused between the ages of 18 and 20 have until the age of 51 to file civil lawsuits. (Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 926 § 52-577d).
- Abuse claims involving adult victims. Connecticut does not have a specific statute of limitations for sexual abuse lawsuits filed by victims who were abused or assaulted as adults. Instead, adult survivors are subject to the statute of limitations applicable to torts like personal injury. In Connecticut, this is three years from the date of the alleged abuse (Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 926 § 52-577).
We Represent Survivors in All Types of Sex Abuse Claims
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Levy Konigsberg LLP, a nationally recognized law firm, has built a legacy over three decades, recovering over $3 billion in sexual abuse compensation for clients. Led by award-winning sexual abuse lawyers, we specialize in representing survivors in sexual abuse across the country, taking on powerful institutions. Our top-rated trial practice handles all types of sexual abuse or negligence cases, showcasing numerous testimonials and successful case results.