September 13, 2024
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CHUBB INSURANCE PROFITS BY REFUSING TO PAY CLAIMS IN CHILD SEX ABUSE CASES
NEW YORK, NY – In response to the announcement that Chubb Insurance renewed its official sponsorship of the U.S. Open, the Coalition for Just and Compassionate Compensation (“CJCC”) – an independent alliance of survivors of child sex abuse, their representatives, and advocates seeking full restitution for survivors of child sex abuse – released the following statement:
“This continued partnership between Chubb Insurance and the U.S. Open is a slap in the face to survivors of childhood sexual abuse across the country whose suffering is prolonged thanks to Chubb’s refusal to pay their claims,” said Stephen Jimenez, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and longtime advocate, author, and journalist. “Chubb has made it clear where they stand – they would rather see more survivors die before paying out another dollar in claims. The U.S. Open has decided that this behavior is not only acceptable, but should be given a global platform. Shame on Chubb and the U.S. Open for putting profit over people and continuing to harm survivors.”
The United States Tennis Association has a history of failing to protect players from sexual abuse and its continued partnership with Chubb Insurance shows a clear refusal to prioritize safety, accountability, and justice.”
Survivors, lawmakers, and advocates held a protest and press conference at the start of this year’s U.S. Open to call on the USTA to cut ties with Chubb Insurance and drop the company as a lead sponsor.
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The Coalition for Just and Compassionate Compensation (“CJCC”) is an independent alliance of survivors of child sex abuse, their representatives, and advocates seeking full restitution for survivors of child sex abuse. Among members of the coalition are author and journalist Stephen Jimenez, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and longtime advocate who helped pass the Child Victims Act (CVA), and attorneys James Marsh, Founding Partner at Marsh Law Firm, Jeff Herman, Founder of Herman Law Firm, and Hillary Nappi, Partner at Hach Rose Schirripa & Cheverie, who represent thousands of sexual abuse survivors in litigation against public and private entities.