Managing settlement awards for victims of sexual abuse.

Date

2020-05

Authors

Pollack, Daniel
Getto, Cameron R.

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

Washtenaw County Bar Association

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.