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The personal injury lawyers at Aeton Law Partners have handled complicated, sensitive, and personal sexual abuse and sexual assault cases in Connecticut.
Some of our recent results include:
Attorney Baber reached a confidential settlement with the owner of a daycare in an amount representing the full homeowner’s policy limits on behalf of a 5-year-old who was abused at an at-home daycare by another child.
The claims against the daycare provider included breaches of Connecticut’s regulations of home daycare providers and common law claims. The settlement was reached before a lawsuit was ever filed.
Attorney Baber reached a confidential settlement with a Connecticut city’s Board of Education on behalf of a teenage student who was sexually assaulted by a substitute teacher and coach.
The Board settled the claims at mediation before a lawsuit was ever filed, even though the coach was arrested and the sexual abuse occurred off campus. Settling prior to commencing a lawsuit was crucial, as Attorney Baber’s minor client never had to be deposed or testify.
Attorney Baber settled a sexual abuse claim for $450,000.00 on behalf of a now 51-year-old man who was sexually abused by a priest of the Ukrainian Catholic Church beginning when he was 12 years old.
The abuser, now deceased, was Reverend Father Joseph Shaloka. He was the priest at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church in Terryville, Connecticut, until his death in 1990. Before his time at St. Michael, he was a clergy member in Syracuse, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Attorney Baber’s client showed extraordinary courage in pursuing his claim. We were able to resolve his decades-old claim without ever having to file a lawsuit. The case was mediated by a well-known mediator with experience settling clergy sex abuse cases.
Read the Hartford Courant’s article on the settlement.
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Statutes of Limitations are procedural laws that govern when a claim may be brought after it has “accrued.” Most Connecticut personal injury cases will fall under Connecticut’s personal injury negligence statute of limitations, Connecticut General Statutes §52-584.
This statute imposes a two-year window within which to commence a lawsuit. For example, if you received personal injuries in a car accident in Hartford caused by another person’s bad driving, then you would have two years from the date of that accident to file a lawsuit against the bad driver.
It is not enough for the injured person to make a claim to the responsible person’s insurance company within that time period. Instead, you must “commence” a civil lawsuit through a formal process.
Connecticut applies different statutes of limitations to sexual abuse claims. For example, Connecticut General Statutes §52-577e allows the victim of sexual assault to bring a civil claim at any time, without any time limitation, if the person who assaulted the victim is convicted of first-degree sexual assault or aggravated first-degree sexual assault.
If this specific provision does not apply, then the general statute of limitations for sexual abuse claims may apply, Connecticut General Statutes §52-577d. However, there are significant questions that still have not been resolved with this statute.
In 2019, the Connecticut legislature changed the statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases. Prior to this change, a sexual abuse victim under the age of 21 had until the age of 48 (30 years past the age of 18) within which to bring a claim.
The prior version of the statute stated: “…[N]o action to recover damages for personal injury to a minor, including emotional distress, caused by sexual abuse, sexual exploitation or sexual assault may be brought by such person later than thirty years from the date such person attains the age of majority.”
In other words, under the old law, if a person was sexually abused in the 1980s at the age of 12, then that person would have 36 years to file a lawsuit – 6 years until that person turned 18, then another 30 years until the age of 48.
The 2019 legislation, known as Public Act 19-16 and also known as the “Time’s Up Act,” repealed and replaced this statute. It now reads: “…[N]o action to recover damages for personal injury to a person under twenty-one years of age, including emotional distress, caused by sexual abuse, sexual exploitation or sexual assault may be brought by such person later than thirty years from the date such person attains the age of twenty-one.”
Seemingly, this extended the statute of limitations in one way: it redefined the age of the class of victims it applied to, from those under 18 to those under the age of 21. Now, a victim under the age of 21 has until the victim’s 51st birthday to bring a lawsuit.
However, and most importantly, this statute specifically only applies to claims where sexual abuse, sexual assault, or sexual exploitation occurred on or after October 1, 2019. The previous law applied to claims that occurred prior to its passage.
Unfortunately, the legislature intended this new law to only benefit those victims well into the future, at the enormous expense of victims of abuse before October 1, 2019. As a result, it is entirely unclear what statute of limitations applies to those victims who were abused as minors prior to October 1, 2019.
Because Connecticut’s legislature abandoned those victims, it appears as though the Courts will have to decide which law applies to this class of victims.
Attorney Baber has aggressively demanded that those parties responsible for drafting this weak legislation recognize and change the law so that those who were abused as minors prior to October 1, 2019, are not left in the dark and instead have clarity on what their rights are.
Unfortunately, sexual abuse lawsuit defense attorneys are preparing to argue that if the abuse occurred before October 1, 2019, the general statute of limitations of three years applies, even if the victim was under 18.
If you have a sexual abuse claim that falls into these categories, then contact Aeton’s sexual abuse attorneys to discuss your case. We can help you navigate these complex issues.
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We do know that if the intentional act fits the following criteria, then Connecticut’s three-year statute of limitations may apply:
In addition, if a victim who belongs to one of the classes in 1) and 2) brings a lawsuit sounding in negligence against, for example, the employer of the perpetrator, then Connecticut’s two-year statute of limitations law may apply.
Statutes of Limitation can create complex and confusing issues for anyone who is considering bringing a claim for sexual abuse, sexual assault, and/or sexual exploitation, even lawyers. If you have a claim against a perpetrator or that person’s employer, contact Aeton’s sexual assault attorneys for a confidential consultation.
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Any person or entity responsible for the sexual abuse can be held responsible for the victim’s abuse. Of course, the perpetrator of the abuse can be sued for that person’s intentional act of committing the abuse.
In those cases, trouble often arises in whether that perpetrator can pay monetary damages for any judgment a victim receives. In other words, if the person responsible for the abuse has no insurance, assets, or money, then getting a judgment against that person does not mean the victim will ever receive a dime!
Experienced sexual abuse attorneys will also investigate to determine whether any other person or entity may be responsible for the victim’s injuries. While employers aren’t responsible for their employees’ intentional acts, employers who suspect or know about sexual abuse can be liable for that person’s losses, too.
Oftentimes, employers have insurance, assets, and money to cover a money judgment. Therefore, the law allows a victim of sexual assault to sue the employer, too, if there are grounds to believe that the employer is also responsible.
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Attorney Baber has been successful in settling cases against employers for the sexual abuse committed by their employees, including municipalities and churches. If you have a question about how to bring a claim for sexual abuse, contact Attorney Nate Baber for a free and confidential consultation.
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Sexual abuse is a serious and punishable offense in Connecticut. Any entity or individual responsible for sexual abuse can be held liable for a victim’s sexual abuse. A perpetrator will be held accountable for their actions against a victim. In contrast, an entity can be held responsible if they were aware the perpetrator could assault the victim but did nothing to prevent the situation.
Our skilled Connecticut sexual abuse attorneys at Injured CT will help you investigate your case to determine the liable party. We have successfully helped sexual victims settle claims against perpetrators and entities for the sexual abuse committed against them. Contact us for a confidential consultation if you have questions about filing a sexual abuse claim in Connecticut.
The Injured CT sexual abuse attorneys have years of experience working on different sexual abuse cases. We will be by your side every step, helping you face your perpetrator and bring them to justice for the crime they committed against you.
Pursuing legal action after sexual abuse can be difficult as you may be forced to relieve the experience. You do not have to go through this experience alone. Having legal help on your side can make a significant difference. Our qualified sexual abuse attorneys at Aeton Law can help you maneuver the legal system and hold your abuser accountable.
We will help you collect the necessary evidence to support your claim, ensuring you get a favorable outcome. We have extensive experience working on sexual abuse cases and know how to build a strong case. We will also investigate whether or not the perpetrator has prior sexual offenses.
The type of sexual abuse, timeline, and circumstances surrounding it will inform the type of claim you can file. We are well versed with the laws governing sexual abuse and have successfully helped multiple sexual assault victims get justice against their perpetrators. We will review your case and help you understand your legal options, the best course of action to take, the statute of limitation, and your options for receiving damages.
Attorney Baber reached a confidential settlement with the owner of a daycare in an amount representing the full homeowner’s policy limits on behalf of a 5-year-old who was abused at an at-home daycare by another child. The claims against the daycare provider included breaches of Connecticut’s regulations of home daycare providers and common law claims. The settlement was reached before a lawsuit was ever filed.
Attorney Baber reached a confidential settlement with a Connecticut city’s Board of Education on behalf of a teenage student who was sexually assaulted by a substitute teacher and coach. The Board settled the claims at mediation before a lawsuit was ever filed, even though the coach was arrested, and the sexual abuse occurred off campus. Settling prior to commencing a lawsuit was crucial, as Attorney Baber’s minor client never had to be deposed or testify.
Attorney Baber settled a sexual abuse claim on behalf of a now 51-year-old man who was sexually abused by a priest of the Ukrainian Catholic Church beginning when he was 12 years old. The abuser, now deceased, was Reverend Father Joseph Shaloka. He was the priest at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church in Terryville, Connecticut until his death in 1990. Attorney Baber’s client showed extraordinary courage in pursuing his claim. We were able to resolve his decades-old claim without ever having to file a lawsuit
Anyone who commits sexual abuse will face criminal charges in Connecticut. If you are a victim of sexual abuse, there are legal options you can explore, including filing a civil claim against the perpetrator for damages. Our team has extensive experience helping victims of sexual assault seek justice.
You do not have to go through the process alone. Let our skilled and compassionate attorneys help you pursue justice. Call (855) 285-3425 now to discuss your case.
Our dedication to superior service and personal investment in our cases is unmatched throughout the state of Connecticut.
The sexual assault attorneys at Injured CT have more than 50 years of combined experience handling sexual abuse, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury cases in Connecticut. We are experts who understand the ins and outs of these cases and have a proven history of successfully representing our clients. Call us at (855) 285-3425 now to book an appointment. Let our dedicated, experienced, and compassionate team help you pursue justice in your sexual abuse case.
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The statute of limitations for filing sexual abuse claims against a perpetrator’s intentional acts is three years from the date of the assault. The limit is two years from the date of the assault if you are filing against an entity or any other person, such as the perpetrator’s employer, who could have been negligent for letting them have contact with you.
The statute of limitation for children victims of sexual assault, sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation is much longer. In Connecticut, child victims claiming damages can file up to thirty years past the age of abuse.
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Anyone can be affected by sexual violence; in most instances, the violence is performed by someone the victim knows and trusts. Sexual abuse may occur when the victim is sleeping, running an errand, working, attending school, or doing any other activity. Most sexual abuse cases typically occur near or at a victim’s house. Here are places where sexual abuse injuries usually happen, according to the Bureau of justice statistics:
Simply put, any person or entity responsible for sexual abuse can be held responsible for the victim’s abuse. Of course, the perpetrator of the abuse can be sued for that person’s intentional act of committing the abuse. In those cases, trouble often arises in whether that perpetrator can pay monetary damages for any judgment a victim receives. In other words, sometimes if the person who is responsible for the abuse has no insurance, assets, or money, then getting a judgment against that person does not mean the victim will actually ever receive a dime!
Experienced sexual abuse attorneys will also investigate to determine whether any other person or entity may be responsible for the victim’s injuries. Although an employer, for example, is not responsible for the intentional acts of his employee, if they knew or should have known that their employee may sexually abuse or hurt a person with whom the employee encounters during the course of employment, then that employer may be held responsible, too.
Oftentimes, employers have insurance, assets, and money to cover a money judgment. Therefore, the law allows a victim of sexual assault to sue the employer, too, if there are grounds to believe that the employer is also responsible.
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