Suit Against Jehovah's Witnesses to Move Forward Despite Sex Assault Survivor's Previous $2.2 Million Jury Award
"Pertinent to this appeal is the enacted statute of limitations, which provided a two-year revival window for victims to file otherwise time-barred claims for sexual crimes committed against them while minors," Judge Lisa A. Firko wrote for the court.
November 20, 2023 at 11:10 AM
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In a published opinion, the Appellate Division sided with a victim of child sexual abuse and affirmed a trial court's denial of summary judgment to two religious organizations.
The appeals court held that her claims are not barred by her 1994 suit, where a jury awarded her more than $2.2 million.
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