Maryland, Child Victims Act

Maryland lawmakers could seek to limit the state’s liability under Child Victims Act
In one of the toughest legislative sessions in years, when Maryland lawmakers are already wrestling with a $3 billion budget deficit, they’re making moves to address their next challenge:
Supreme Court rules Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023 is constitutional
Maryland's Child Victims Act of 2023 is constitutional, according to a February 3 ruling from the State Supreme Court. The act went into effect last October allowing victims of child sex abuse to sue their alleged perpetrators without any statute of limitations.
Maryland Supreme Court upholds law ending statute of limitations on child sex abuse lawsuits
The Maryland Supreme Court upheld the Child Victims Act of 2023, ruling it constitutional on Feb. 3. The court upheld the law in a 4-3 vote, giving the Maryland General Assembly authority to change the law as it did.
Archdiocese issues statement following Maryland Supreme Court ruling on 2023 Child Victims Act
The Archdiocese is in the process of reviewing the decision issued by the Supreme Court of Maryland. We remain committed to our longstanding efforts to bring healing to survivors through pastoral care and other forms of assistance.
Ring Boy Lawsuit Vs. WWE Expected To Advance After Maryland Upholds Child Victims Act
The civil lawsuit filed against former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and Linda McMahon is expected to continue following a ruling by The Supreme Court of Maryland.
Maryland Supreme Court upholds Child Victims Act as constitutional
The Supreme Court of Maryland on Monday upheld as constitutional the state’s Child Victims Act, which took effect last year and eliminates time limits for lawsuits to be filed by people who
Supreme Court rules Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023 is constitutional, paving way for floods of lawsuits
Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023 is constitutional, according to a February 3 ruling from the State Supreme Court.
Court rules 2023 Child Victims Act is constitutional
A 2023 state law that lifted a 20-year statute of limitations on lawsuits against public and private entities involved in incidents of sexual abuse, essentially allowing victims to file suit at any time,
Maryland's highest court upholds ending statute of limitations on child sex abuse lawsuits
Maryland's Supreme Court on Monday upheld the constitutionality of a state law that ended the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits following a report that exposed widespread wrongdoing within the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
SUN: Maryland Supreme Court upholds Child Victims Act as constitutional
The Supreme Court of Maryland on Monday upheld as constitutional the state’s Child Victims Act, which took effect in 2023 and eliminates time limits for lawsuit
Maryland Supreme Court upholds Child Victims Act
Author Neil Gaiman was accused in a lawsuit on Monday of repeatedly raping his former babysitter, repeating allegations that were first raised in a Tortoise Media podcast last year. Scarlett Pavlovich also sued Gaiman’s wife, Amanda Palmer, alleging that she knew of his history of sexual misconduct when she hired Pavlovich to work for them. …
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Maryland Supreme Court finds Child Victims Act of 2023 constitutional
The law went into effect on Oct. 1, 2023, and eliminated time limits for people to file lawsuits over child sexual abuse and ...
Maryland state senator slams lack of urgency over ‘fiscal disaster’ from Child Victims Act
State Sen. Justin Ready is advocating for changes to the Child Victims Act of 2023, cautioning against a potential “fiscal ...