Managing settlement awards for victims of sexual abuse.
Date
2020-05
Authors
Pollack, Daniel
Getto, Cameron R.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
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Publisher
Washtenaw County Bar Association
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Abstract
Victims of sexual abuse are litigating. Among the most prominent defendants are schools, medical professionals, entertainment industry tycoons, politicians, coaches, and clergy. Often, if the case has value, a settlement can be reached, with plaintiffs taking their award as a one-time lump sum or as a structured settlement (a series of payments collected over a period of time). The decision to select a lump-sum payment or a structured settlement will depend upon many factors.
Description
Legal advice. Washtenaw County Bar Association.
Keywords
child sexual abuse, negligence, structure settlement
Citation
Pollack, Danile and Getto, Cameron R. (May/June 2020). Managing settlement awards for victims of sexual abuse. Res Ipso Loquitor 49(3): 4.