If you or a loved one suffered sexual abuse in Maryland, you may be entitled to significant compensation. The 2023 Child Victims Act has opened the door for survivors to file lawsuits against abusers and institutions like schools, churches, and juvenile detention centers, with no statute of limitations. Learn about the abuse crisis, health impacts (clarifying no direct cancer link), the latest news, and how direct2attorney can help you pursue justice.
Maryland’s Child Sexual Abuse Crisis
Child sexual abuse in Maryland has been a hidden epidemic, with thousands of survivors coming forward since the 2023 Child Victims Act eliminated the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits. Abuse often occurred in trusted institutions, including the Archdiocese of Baltimore, juvenile detention centers (e.g., Hickey School, Waxter), and schools like Calvert Hall and The Talmudical Academy. Perpetrators, such as clergy, teachers, or staff, exploited their authority, while institutions allegedly covered up allegations, enabling further harm. The Act allows survivors to sue individuals and entities, like the state’s Department of Juvenile Services, for negligence or complicity, seeking accountability for decades of trauma.
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Sexual abuse does not directly cause cancer, unlike some product liability cases (e.g., Roundup or talcum powder). However, it leads to profound physical and mental health consequences. A 2024 study linked childhood sexual abuse to chronic conditions like depression, PTSD, anxiety, and substance abuse, which can elevate risks for stress-related illnesses. Survivors may face lifelong emotional trauma, with research indicating it can take decades to process and report abuse. Lawsuits focus on these long-term impacts, alleging institutions failed to protect victims, exacerbating their suffering. Compensation often addresses therapy costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
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Maryland Sex Abuse Lawsuit Updates
As of April 2025, over 3,500 lawsuits have been filed under the Child Victims Act, with a surge targeting Maryland’s juvenile detention centers and schools. On April 14, attorneys filed lawsuits against Calvert Hall College High School for 14 survivors, alleging leaders ignored abuse reports. A Jewish boarding school, The Talmudical Academy, faces claims of 1970s abuse by former dean Alvin Levy and others. Maryland lawmakers passed a controversial bill capping damages at $890,000 per claim, prompting a rush to file before the May 31, 2025, deadline. Governor Wes Moore faces pressure to veto the cap, with advocates calling it a betrayal of survivors. Direct2attorney is urgently reviewing cases as litigation grows.
Lawsuits under the 2023 Child Victims Act seek justice for survivors of child sexual abuse, holding abusers and institutions like schools and churches accountable for negligence or cover-ups.
Survivors of child sexual abuse in Maryland, or their families, can file lawsuits against abusers or institutions, with no time limit, if they have evidence of abuse and harm.
Sexual abuse can cause PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and stress-related illnesses, but there’s no direct link to cancer. Long-term emotional trauma is common.
Compensation may cover therapy costs, pain and suffering, lost wages, and emotional damages, with settlements potentially ranging from $100,000 to $890,000 per claim.
The 2023 Child Victims Act eliminated the statute of limitations, but a new cap on damages starts May 31, 2025, urging survivors to file soon. Consult an attorney.
Over 3,500 lawsuits are active, targeting schools, churches, and juvenile facilities. A new damage cap law has sparked filings before May 31, 2025, with trials ongoing.
Contact direct2attorney’s experienced mass tort attorneys for a free consultation to evaluate your case and guide you through the legal process.
