KAJA SOKOLA v. HARVEY WEINSTEIN ET AL.

Sep 28, 2020 | Briefs, Child Sex Abuse, Civil SOL Revival

This amicus brief was written as a response to Defendant Weinstein’s challenge to the constitutionality of the revival provisions of the Child Victims Act in New York. Issues include whether CPLR § 214-G is constitutional under the New York Constitution’s Due Process...

BRIEF OF AMICUS CURIAE re. GERRI S. COOGAN v. GENUINE PARTS COMPANY, ET AL.

Sep 25, 2020 | Briefs

CHILD USA joined Violent Crime Victim Services to file an amicus brief in Coogan c. Genuine Parts Company, et al. In Coogan, the Washington Court of Appeals reversed a jury’s $30 million pain-and-suffering verdict to the estate of a mesothelioma victim, finding the...

TAMMY SMATHERS, INDIVIDUALLY & ON BEHALF OF THE ESTATE OF HARMONY BROOKLYN RAYNE CARSEY v. RICK GLASS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORY OF PERRY COUNTY CHILDREN’S SERVICES ET AL.

Sep 16, 2020 | Briefs

CHILD USA wrote this brief in support of a wrongful death suit brought on behalf of a 2-year old child who had been recieving services through Perry County Children Services (“PCCS”) when she died as a result of on-going severe abuse and neglect. The intermediate...

ARK3DOE v. DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE ET AL. in Docket

Sep 16, 2020 | Briefs, Child Sex Abuse, Civil SOL Revival

This amicus brief was written as a response to Defendant diocese’s challenge to the constitutionality of the revival provisions of the Child Victims Act in New York. Issues include whether CPLR § 214-G is constitutional under the New York Constitution’s Due Process...

SHARONELL FULTON, ET AL. v. CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, ET AL. in Case No. 19-123 in the SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES

Aug 19, 2020 | Briefs, First Amendment

CHILD USA joined Miguel H. Diaz, Ambassador to the Holy See, Retired; DignityUSA; New Ways Ministry; the Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual; and the Women’s Ordination Conference to file an amicus brief in Fulton v. Philadelphia. We support...