W.S. v. Derek Hildreth, et al.
May 26, 2022
Supreme Court of New Jersey
086633

CHILD USA filed this brief opposing the Defendant’s appeal to the Supreme Court of New Jersey. The Defendant claims the New Jersey Child Sexual Abuse Act did not excuse the notice of claim requirement for claims against government entities. CHILD USA argues that New Jersey caselaw and the legislative history of the Child Sexual Abuse Act confirm that the claims revived by the amendments are not subject to a notice of claim requirement, and that current research on the delayed disclosure of abuse supports such a readingBrief - W.S. v. Hildreth Amicus watermark.