Elizabeth Bonina

Elizabeth Bonina

January 11, 2024 | Law.com

Special Considerations in Mediating Sexual Abuse Cases

When the New York State Child Victims Act was enacted in April 2019, the legislature created a look back window that allowed survivors of childhood sexual…

By By Hon. Elizabeth Bonina (RET.)

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June 16, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Special Considerations in Mediating Sexual Abuse Cases

Currently, there is an open look-back window for lawsuits to be filed under the Adult Survivors Act, and it is anticipated that there will be many filings pursuant to this statute. This article discusses the use of mediation to resolve these cases and why mediating these matters must be handled with care and consideration.

By Elizabeth Bonina

6 minute read