Before the Child Victim Act and the Adult Survivors Act, time-barred allegations of sexual assault were often litigated as outright defamation lawsuits. (Credit: Andrey Popov/Adobe Stock)
As look-back windows continue to allow lawsuits filed against alleged abusers, more accused are turning to insurance to cover the cost of ongoing litigation.
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Emily Saul
Emily Saul is a Litigation Reporter for the New York Law Journal, covering white collar crime and business courts in New York City. She can be reached via email at [email protected] or on Twitter @emily_saul_
