Rhode Island Opens Window to Civil Courts for Child Victims of Sexual Abuse

Rhode Island has joined more than two dozen other states that have enacted laws expanding access to civil courts for child victims of sexual abuse. Governor Dan McKee signed legislation amending the statute of limitations for child victim claims of …

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According to Insurance Journal’s source item, Rhode Island Opens Window to Civil Courts for Child Victims of Sexual Abuse, Rhode Island has joined more than two dozen other states that have enacted laws expanding access to civil courts for child victims of sexual abuse. Governor Dan McKee signed legislation amending the statute of limitations for child victim claims of …

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