Author: David Catalfamo
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Group Presses for Quicker Resolution of Child Victims Act Cases, Claiming Backlog
New York Law Journal | June 14, 2024 at 02:52 PM By Brian LeeLitigation Reporter The Office of Court Administration pushed back, saying court leaders are prioritizing these complicated cases that often involve decades-old allegations. A coalition that involves attorneys who represent survivors of childhood sexual abuse is pressing for quicker resolutions of court cases filed under…
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Advocates & Child Sex Abuse Survivors Call on NY Chief Administrative Judge to Address Massive Backlog of CVA Cases
June 12, 2024 Contact: press@justice4survivors.com, (203)641-6681 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thousands of Survivors Await Their Day in Court Five Years After CVA Passage New York – Today, the Coalition for Just and Compassionate Compensation – an advocacy group dedicated to supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse – sent a letter to the Hon. Joseph A. Zayas,…
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Advocate Stephen Jiminez reflects on progress in honoring Child Victims Act
Spectrum News New York | BY SPECTRUM NEWS STAFF NEW YORK CITY JUN. 10, 2024 Watch Story Back in April, a state appeals court ruled that the insurance company Chubb may move forward with its lawsuit against the Archdiocese of New York. Chubb is arguing its policies shouldn’t cover claims of child sexual abuse that may have…
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ICYMI: Advocate & Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Calls Out Department of Financial Services’ Failure to Hold Insurance Industry Accountable in New Interview
June 7, 2024 Contact: press@justice4survivors.com | 978-807-7950 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – As insurers across New York continue to refuse to pay Child Victims Act (CVA) claims – in clear defiance of Department of Financial Services (DFS)’ guidance that insurance companies should cooperate fully with the intent of the CVA – one survivor…
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In Mobile Billboard, Child Sex Abuse Survivors & Advocates Call for Albany Leaders to Enforce the CVA
MAY 30, 2024 Contact: press@justice4survivors.com | 978-807-7950 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Albany, New York – With just days remaining in this year’s legislative session, a mobile billboard is sending a message directly to Albany leaders across the capital city: “Albany: WAKE UP. 10,000 Child Sex Abuse Survivors Still Waiting on Justice. ENFORCE THE CVA NOW.” The…
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Commentary: Hold insurance companies accountable for fighting CVA claims
Albany Times-Union | By David CatalfamoMay 24, 2024 New York told insurers to comply with the Child Victims Act. But they are doing nothing to enforce it. It’s been five years since the landmark Child Victims Act was signed into law, a critical measure that granted survivors of child sexual abuse a pathway to justice…
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Commentary: Hold insurance companies accountable for fighting CVA claims
New York told insurers to comply with the Child Victims Act. But they are doing nothing to enforce it. By David Catalfamo May 24, 2024 It’s been five years since the landmark Child Victims Act was signed into law, a critical measure that granted survivors of child sexual abuse a pathway to justice and closure. However,…
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As 10,000 Child Sex Abuse Survivors Stuck Waiting for Justice, Advocates Call on Attorney General to Investigate Insurers
May 20, 2024 Contact: press@justice4survivors.com, (203)641-6681 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “If these insurers aren’t held accountable soon, it will mean that more and more child sexual abuse survivors will die before their cases are ever resolved.” New York – Today, a coalition of survivors of childhood sexual abuse, their legal representatives, and advocates sent a letter…
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Child Sex Abuse Survivors & Advocates Call on New York State Comptroller to Withhold Vote on CHUBB CEO Evan Greenberg at Annual Meeting
May 13, 2024 Contact: press@justice4survivors.com, (203) 641-6681 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHUBB Refuses to Comply With Child Victims Act, Greenberg Does Not Deserve Shareholder Support New York – Today, the Coalition for Just and Compassionate Compensation, an alliance of survivors of child abuse, their representatives, and advocates, sent a letter to New York State Comptroller, Thomas…