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California Child Victims Act (CA AB-218) in California

In the past, survivors of childhood sexual abuse were bound to a 3 year statute of limitations to file a claim. The California Child Victims Act (CA AB-218) took effect January 1st, 2020. This bill allows survivors to sue until the age of 40 or within five years of discovering the psychological injury caused by the abuse, whichever is later.

Assembly Bill No. 218
CHAPTER 861

An act to amend Sections 340.1 and 1002 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and to amend Section 905 of the Government Code, relating to childhood sexual assault.

Approved by Governor October 13, 2019. Filed with Secretary of State October 13, 2019

"This bill would expand the definition of childhood sexual abuse, which would instead be referred to as childhood sexual assault. This bill would increase the time limit for commencing an action for recovery of damages suffered as a result of childhood sexual assault to 22 years from the date the plaintiff attains the age of majority or within 5 years of the date the plaintiff discovers or reasonably should have discovered that the psychological injury or illness occurring after the age of majority was caused by sexual assault, whichever is later. This bill would also provide for the recovery of up to treble damages against certain defendants in these actions, and would revive time-lapsed claims in certain circumstances."

"There is an expectation that come Jan. 1, 2020, AB 218 (Gonzalez, D-San Diego) — which expands the statute of limitations for filing claims of childhood sexual assault — will result in the filing of many civil actions against school districts and county offices of education. Local educational agencies (LEAs) should prepare themselves to receive childhood sexual assault claims from the past, as well as going forward."

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB218
https://publications.csba.org/issue/winter-2019/assembly-bill-218/

Unexplained Fractures in Premature Babies at Henrico NICU in Virginia!

A Virginia hospital is facing multiple lawsuits and continues to remain under active investigation after multiple newborns were found to have fractured bones in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/unexplained-fractures-in-premature-babies-at-henrico-nicu-in-virginia/

News release and named suspect:

"During the course of the investigation, detectives identified Erin Elizabeth Ann Strotman, 26, of Chesterfield County, as a suspect in this case. Ms. Strotman faces charges of malicious wounding and felony child abuse in connection to an incident that occurred in November 2024. "

https://henrico.gov/assets/240107.-Update-3.-Investigation.-Henrico-Doctors-Hospital-NICU.pdf

Bay Area DA seeks to retry 2021 ‘shaken baby’ case, alleging TBI led to infants death

Did Medical Misdiagnosis of shaken baby syndrome put an innocent father behind bars?

https://davisvanguard.org/2024/02/vanguard-investigation-did-medical-misdiagnosis-of-shaken-baby-syndrome-put-innocent-father-behind-bars/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf0nJVZXfY5f1TCtcHpjmuZbrvKg_umcpqiDzXlZK9fvw4oDx-e7HlEbjpHQQ_aem_cpRNKZE-ZcopLrBqU6tgaw

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/03/26/da-seeks-to-retry-shaken-baby-case-as-prelim-hearing-continues/

The tragic death of an infant led to criminal charges against a first time father. The defense has been fighting for 4 years to prove Tre's innocence, supported by expert testimony of Dr. Galaznick, Dr. Pals, and other specialists in genetics. Tre has spent the last 4 years in jail, mourning the death of his child while fighting his case and hoping for justice.

Tre's mother has been fighting tenaciously seeking justice for her son, while waiting for the day she can lay her grandson to rest. If you wish to support Tre or simply follow this complex case;

http://elijahstruthjourney.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeQGbFliLQaThA-Xut84LNswsa-DXpnLmeUUQ132pzq_cc1GuaIxaM9LDKg2A_aem_oPepiqmV6PW5dpR7kV1_iQ

https://linktr.ee/justice_for_tre_clay?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAads5N-W364N3c57r5hb_npErReuCzfUQ5w4MDnRmJsOm9tbjjLB94XiuXXN8Q_aem_7mkymzaakEQqm2mbZ3lypA

https://davisvanguard.org/2024/01/northern-california-mother-fights-for-justice-against-medical-misdiagnosis-that-has-led-to-wrongful-incarcerations/?fbclid=IwAR1lpBsvrGARCyr8xehLauFaIqLUMAi53K3-TyZgvcR851e7bM07NL_caMA

First time parents in Fresno County continue their fight for after CPS terminated their rights to their son in May, 2024.

"On Aug. 24, Justices Thomas DeSantos, Mark Snauffer and Charles Poochigian ruled in the 5th District Court of Appeal that 11-month-old K.S. will remain with CPS. The ruling upheld a previous order by Judge Adolfo Corona who ruled in Fresno County Superior Court in May that K’s parents failed to protect him from abuse."

https://fresnospotlight.com/f/fresno-courts-allow-cps-to-keep-couple%E2%80%99s-son

https://gvwire.com/2023/04/21/fresno-mom-says-cps-had-no-reason-to-take-away-her-son-shes-fighting-back/

The young parents continue their fight for justice in the Fresno Appellate Court. To date,the CPS case has been open for a staggering two and a half years, while most CPS cases are closed within 12, and under certain circumstances, 18 months.

The Kowalski family is awarded over 200 Million dollars in damages after suing John Hopkins hospital for their role in the false allegations that lead to the tragic death of the family matriarch.

"A jury in Florida ordered a hospital to pay $261 million in damages to a family after the parents were accused of abusing their daughter and barred from seeing her during months of treatment. Their story was chronicled in the Netflix documentary “Take Care of Maya.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/10/us/take-care-of-maya-trial-damages-kowalski.html

"Judge Hunter Carroll issued a ruling on Tuesday in response to several motions filed by the attorneys representing Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital (JCACH). Carroll found that certain damages awarded to the family were ‘excessive,’ remitting $47.5 million in damages to bring the total the hospital must pay to the Kowalski family to $213.5 million."

https://www.fox13news.com/news/take-care-of-maya-kowalski-family-trial-damages-economic-millions-johns-hopkins-all-childrens-hospital-judge

After years fighting abuse charges, jury finds Gordon County, Georgia, parents found not guilty

The Timm's family has been fighting for 3 years to prove their innocence and bring attention to their son's medical condition. These allegations led to the parents losing care and custody of their child for over 3 years. They finally got justice and reunited with their sons.

"CALHOUN, Ga. — A jury in Gordon County found Brady and Carrie Timms not guilty of aggravated battery and cruelty to children. Jurors reached the decision with less than three hours of deliberation."

"It was a quick decision after Carrie Timms said her family was ripped apart for too long -1,174 days to be exact."

"In the final week of the legislative session, House lawmakers gave final approval to SB259, a bill that would secure a parent’s right to a second medical opinion when accused of abuse by a doctor. It now waits for the Governor’s signature to become law."

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/special-reports/help-that-harms/sb-259-help-that-harms-second-medical-opinion/85-2856b226-b2e3-47a8-a6d9-fbcf3ae261dd

"The Georgia Department of Family and Children Services has already put new rules in place to better investigate these types of abuse claims."

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/special-reports/help-that-harms/gordon-county-timms-not-guilty-help-that-harms/85-4c619bc4-1319-4490-bd9a-5b1f195e943e

Death of baby decapitated during birth ruled a homicide, medical examiner says

These parents suffered an unimaginable loss when their baby did not survive birth. The devastated couple is suing the obstetrician, Tracey St. Julian, for allegedly applying an excessive amount of force in her attempt to deliver the baby vaginally, leading to the tragic demise. The parents were not allowed to hold their baby, which studies show facilitates the grieving process even when a baby does not survive. Southern Regional Medical Center has denied any wrongdoing, citing that the provider was not an employee of the hospital, they are contracted and have privileges at the facility.

"The Clayton County Medical Examiner’s Office said Tuesday that newborn Treveon Taylor Jr.’s cause of death was a “fracture dislocation with complete transection (to the) upper cervical spine and spinal cord.” His death was caused by shoulder dystocia, arrest of labor and fetal entrapment in the birth canal."

"The lawsuit claims the doctor did not tell the mother and father what had happened. Instead, hospital staff allegedly refused to let them hold the baby after death, the lawsuit claims. They showed the parents Treveon wrapped tightly in a blanket with his head propped on top, a statement said. It also says staff pressured the couple to cremate the remains and told them an autopsy wasn’t warranted."


https://www.whsv.com/2024/02/07/death-baby-decapitated-during-birth-ruled-homicide-medical-examiner-says/