The State of New York’s Child Victims Act comes into force on 14 August. Thousands of claims are expected.
The commencement of the Child Victims Act in New York State, will open a one-year window for victims (using the terminology of the legislation), starting on the 14 August 2019, of any age to pursue a claim for damages against their alleged abusers. The claim does not have to be settled within the one-year window, but must be filed at Court during that time.
Previously time-barred claims can also be revived, if filed within the one year window.
