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High Stakes Sexual Abuse Cases: Claim Evaluation, Presuit Settlement Negotiation, Discovery, Insurance, Trial

$197.00

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About the Course

Introduction

This CLE webinar will offer plaintiff and defense counsel involved in high stakes sexual abuse cases direction on case evaluation, presuit settlement negotiations, litigation vs. mediation, discovery, timing, evidentiary issues, insurance, and more.

Description

Because many states have reopened the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse claims, tens of thousands of civil cases have been and are continuing to be filed against both individuals and institutions where plaintiffs may have been employed, volunteered, or engaged services.

These cases can be challenging as well as rewarding, but the plaintiff-client may require special attention. This program will discuss proving the elements of the claims, damages, and finding insurance coverage, as well as advantages and pitfalls of both mediation and litigation. 

Listen as our panel of esteemed attorneys in this field offers instruction on best strategies and practices for trying sexual abuse cases.

Credit Information

  • This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.


  • Live Online


    On Demand

Date + Time

  • event

    Thursday, July 24, 2025

  • schedule

    1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT

I. Special considerations when dealing with sexual abuse victims

II. Applicable statutes and statutory schemes

III. Filing and responding to a lawsuit

IV. Discovery considerations

A. Paper discovery

B. Depositions

C. Recurring evidentiary issues to anticipate

D. Motions in limine

V. Trial

A. Opening and closing

B. Proving the elements of the claims

C. Defenses

D. Dealing with sympathetic parties

E. Addressing damages

F. Motions in limine

VI. Insurance coverage issues

VII. Navigating parallel criminal proceedings

 

The panel will review these and other issues:

  • What are best practices for screening potential claims?
  • What are the best practices for litigating potential claims?
  • What factors are used to set settlement values for different cases and different survivors within the same case?
  • When is the best time for mediation/case resolution?