New CA Law Revives Filing Period for Sexual Assault Lawsuits with Exceptions
Recently, a new law has reopened the statute of limitations for sexual assault lawsuits. Based on the new law, adult survivors of sexual abuse who may have been barred from filing a claim because their filing deadline has passed may have another opportunity to file a lawsuit. Unfortunately, new laws, especially those that affect filing timelines, can create a lot of confusion. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of how this new law can affect your right to pursue a sexual abuse claim, contact our team today.
Contact Kenmore Today: our team has decades of experience and are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your sexual abuse lawsuit. Our legal team is committed to advocating for survivors of sexual abuse and is not afraid to take on any party or entity to fight for your rights. If you are ready to explore the options available to you, contact our sexual abuse lawyers today.
Summary of AB 250
California Assembly Bill 250 will come into effect on January 1, 2026. The law will essentially create a filing window for survivors of adult sexual abuse to file their lawsuits even if their original filing timeline has expired. The main exception to this new law is that it does not apply to any government/public entities, such as cities, counties, and schools, for example.
The law is broken down below:
- The filing revival window
- The new law creates a two-year filing window that will last from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027
- Survivors of sexual abuse that occurred in adulthood (on or after their 18th birthday can still file claims even if the original deadline that applied to their claim has since expired)
- The individuals who can sue
- This new law applies to any survivor of adult sexual abuse
- The claim being pursued must involve sexual assault
- There must have been a cover-up of the sexual abuse
- The law excludes public entities
- The new law is consistent with existing government immunity provisions/laws
- The law excludes any public entities and/or government entities (like schools, police departments, and more) from the revival window
Does the New Law Affect the Standard Statute of Limitations?
No, AB 250 does not change the deadline that applies to any new sexual abuse claims. The law only reopens expired time limits. New victims of adult sexual abuse will still have the standard 10-year deadline (and 3-year discovery period) to file their claims. To ensure that you know exactly how long you have to file your claim, we urge you to seek legal help with our experienced lawyers as soon as possible. Our sexual abuse lawyers will guide you every step of the way and make sure that your claim is filed on time.
Contact Kenmore and Discuss Your Options with Our Sexual Abuse Lawyers
Here at our law firm, we have decades of experience handling personal injury claims, including sexual abuse claims. If you are in need of legal help, whether you are simply looking for information on the time that you have to sue or you are ready to file a claim, we can help you. Our lawyers will fight for your rights and help you get justice and secure the compensation that you are owed. Our firm is committed to remaining as accessible as possible to survivors of sexual abuse. We offer free case reviews, which include both free consultations and free second opinions. Whether you are looking to start or continue your sexual abuse lawsuit, you can trust that our lawyers will provide you with all the information that you need to start or continue your sexual abuse lawsuit. If you are ready to schedule a free case evaluation, contact us today!
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For more details about the time that you have to pursue your claim, contact our team!
