An additional 31 plaintiffs have come forward alleging they were sexually abused by urologist Dr. Darius Paduch at New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center or Northwell Health. The complaints allege that both hospitals received multiple complaints about...
Sexual Abuse
University Place School District Pays $9,500,000 to Settle Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Involving Former Wrestling Coach
The University Place School District has agreed to pay $9,500,000 to three former students, J.N.1, J.N.2, and M.C., who allege they were sexually abused by Curtis Junior High and Curtis High School volunteer wrestling coach David O’Connor. The settlement will allow...
Ian Bauer Authors Article on Athlete Sexual Abuse for AAJ’s Trial Magazine
Partner Ian Bauer recently co-authored an article for the American Association for Justice’s May issue of Trial magazine. Titled “Justice and the Pursuit of Sport,” the article provides guidance to trial attorneys on how to bring civil cases on behalf of abused...
Criminal Charges Filed Against NYC Urologist Dr. Darius Paduch
The Department of Justice issued an indictment against Dr. Darius Paduch on April 11th after a federal grand jury determined that he used his position to sexually exploit and abuse patients. Dr. Paduch worked at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center and...
Four Additional Lawsuits Alleging Abuse by Firefighter Filed Against City of Everett
PCVA attorneys Michael Pfau, Mallory Allen and Alyssa Nevala are representing five firefighters who filed suit alleging sexual harassment and abuse by fellow firefighter Chau Nguyen. Chau Nguyen was employed by the City of Everett Fire Department in Washington State....
Lawsuits Allege Abuse by Snohomish County Boy Scout Leaders
Plaintiffs have come forward alleging abuse by former Boy Scouts leaders at the Fire Mountain Scout Camp in Mount Vernon decades ago. PCVA attorneys Michael Pfau, Vinnie Nappo and Ben Watson have filed 10 sexual abuse cases against the Mount Baker Council, the Boy...
Lawsuit Alleges Abuse at St. Louise Parish School
PCVA attorneys Darrell Cochran and Patrick Brown filed a lawsuit against the Seattle Archdiocese alleging the church exposed children to a known sexual predator while covering up his past abuse. From approximately 1960 to 1976, the church employed Father Howard...
HB 1618 Passed by the House
HB 1618, the bill removing the statute of limitations for childhood sex abuse, has passed the House and is on to the Senate. “This bill is about protecting children,” said bill sponsor Rep. Darya Farivar. “Sexual abuse is very often under-reported . . . and...

Jonathan J. Moore
A Call for Witnesses: Johnathan J. Moore, Capital High School and Jefferson Middle School We are a law firm dedicated to representing victims of sexual abuse, and we are currently seeking individuals who may have been impacted by the actions of Johnathan J. Moore, a...
Washington State Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse
Washington State Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse The Washington State legislature is considering a bill that would eliminate the statute of limitations for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to commence legal action against perpetrators and responsible...