The Future of Freedom Foundation
California Senate Bill
131 is the latest volley in the political campaign against religious and
private educational institutions, especially Catholic ones.
SB
131 raises the current civil statute of limitations on damage lawsuits that are
brought on the grounds of childhood sexual abuse. Under existing law, such a
suit must be brought within 8 years of the child’s 18th birthday or 3 years
from when the alleged victim realizes the psychological damage that has
resulted from the abuse. The proposed replacement would allow lawsuits for acts
occurring as long ago as 40 years. Or, rather, it would allow suits against
private or nonprofit schools and employers, including Catholic schools and
charities, but not against public
schools or employers.
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