Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation on Sept. 4, 2019, that will increase the statute of limitations for civil suits by domestic violence survivors to two years. The law (S.2416/A.1945) goes into effect immediately. Before the signing, domestic violence incidents were handled in the same manner as an assault, where civil […]
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Legislature extends statute of limitations on some forms of medical malpractice
The Senate and Assembly passed a bill on Wednesday that would extend the statute of limitations on certain types of medical malpractice cases. Known as “Lavern’s Law,” the legislation aims to aid cancer patients looking to file malpractice lawsuits by calculating the statute of limitations from the day of the […]
Hoylman calls for floor vote on Child Victims Act
With the legislative session winding down, advocates as well as legislators, are looking to Governor Cuomo to cut through the cacophony and use his political influence to pass a bill that would expand protections for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. A version of the Child Victims Act passed by the […]
Child sex abuse victims want governor to renew his commitment to justice
As the session enters its final weeks, child sex abuse victims are calling out the governor and Senate Republicans for not expanding their legal rights to hold their abusers accountable. Sen. Brad Hoylman’s Child Victims Act, and related legislation, would extend the statute of limitations on legal actions for sex crimes […]