The State of New Jersey awarded a historic $25 million in a trial verdict to a survivor of child sex abuse in the first case brought to trial under the Child Victims Act. The case was against the state’s Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS). The unanimous...
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Jury Awards $7.5 Million in Child Sex Abuse Case Against YMCA
A deserving and righteous verdict was reached for a PCVA client who experienced sexual abuse for three consecutive years from two different abusers that targeted him while he was at Camp Seymour through the YMCA (The Young Men’s Christian Association of Pierce and Kitsap Counties).
Seattle Prep agrees to pay $2.425 million settlement for student sexually abused by longtime teacher, coach and Athletic Director Jeff Pietz
School leaders knew of dangers, then covered up the truth for years. She was groomed, harassed and sexually abused by her teacher and former softball coach throughout her high school career. And after years of fighting to discredit her and avoid accepting any...
Spokane School District Settles Teacher/Student Sexual Abuse Case for $2.05M
The Central Valley School District of Spokane, Washington, has agreed to pay $2.05 million to settle a lawsuit brought on behalf of a student groomed and sexually abused by his high school teacher. The settlement was announced by PCVA partner Darrell Cochran. The...
PCVA Announces Attorney Promotions
PCVA is excited to congratulate Lesley O’Neill on her promotion to partner and Alexander Dietz, Bridget Grotz, and Bill McClure on their promotions to senior associate. “These promotions reflect the excellent skill and dedication consistently represented by Lesley,...