According to the Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center, more than 2,000 cases of child sexual abuse are reported every year in the Windy City. Notably, those are only the reported cases; meaning the actual incidence of child sexual abuse is even greater. Of course, Chicago isn’t alone. Nationwide, 1 in 7 girls and 1 out of 25… Read More
Corporate Civil Liability for Sexual Abuse
Most people are unaware that for nearly every criminal act, there is a corresponding civil cause of action. For instance, survivors or criminal sexual assault, abuse or molestation always have a viable civil cause of action against the perpetrator for the common law and statutory “torts” of sexual assault, abuse or battery. The problem is that… Read More
Adoption Negligence or Wrongful Adoption Actions
It’s difficult to think of a more selfless act than adopting a child, especially considering that according to recent foster care statistics there are over 415,000 children currently in the foster care system. Adoptive and foster parents rely on the information the agency involved gives to them about the adopted child to make an informed decision about… Read More
