A divided State Supreme Court has paved the way for child sexual abuse cases to proceed against churches and schools. The ruling clarifies that legislative bodies have the authority to reopen the courts for such cases, which many view as a crucial step toward justice. This decision follows a controversial enactment aimed at addressing past abuses within the church and educational institutions.
Andrew S. Janet, a partner at Janet, Janet & Suggs, voiced his support for the decision, emphasizing its constitutionality and necessity. His firm, along with two others, is leading litigation efforts against the archdiocese in response to these longstanding issues.
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