Boy Scouts of America Sexual Abuse
Hoping to contain the growing number of sexual abuse lawsuits, the Boy Scouts of America, Inc. (BSA) took shelter in bankruptcy court on Tuesday, February 18, filing for Chapter 11 protection. The bankruptcy filing was made by the national organization, which said that it did not involve the local councils that run scouting programs day to day. Thousands of people have already come forward with allegations that they were abused.
This bankruptcy filing has the potential to impact the rights of those who suffered child sexual abuse during Scouting activities. To protect your rights, you might benefit from consulting with Connecticut attorneys who are experienced in handling cases against the Boy Scouts.
Silver Golub & Teitell LLP has a well-earned reputation for successfully representing child victims and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and assault, including those who were the victims of abuse during their participation in the BSA.
Our lawyers have helped our clients attain some of the largest recoveries in the country as a result of settlements and at trial. In fact, in an action against the Boy Scouts of America for childhood sexual abuse, firm Partners Paul A. Slager and Jennifer B. Goldstein obtained a jury verdict resulting in a total judgment of nearly $12 million for an adult victim of child sexual abuse in Scouting. To date, this case remains the largest known compensatory jury award in the country to an adult survivor who sued the Boy Scouts of America for childhood sexual abuse.
While we cannot turn back time to prevent the trauma our clients have suffered, we believe that results like these not only provide important compensation for victims, but also can be a catalyst for change and a powerful deterrent to prevent future abuse and assault, improve youth safety in Connecticut organizations and otherwise make a positive impact in the community.
If you or a family member are seeking a Connecticut law firm with experience bringing cases against the Boy Scouts of America, please contact us today at bsainfo@sgtlaw.com, fill out this form or call one of our telephone numbers in the following towns to find out how we can help you:
- Stamford (203) 325-4491
- Bridgeport (203) 386-9844
- Danbury (203) 816-8476
- Greenwich (203) 489-2952
- Hartford (860) 785-6585
- New Haven (203) 916-5796
- New London (860) 785-6581
- Waterbury (203) 916-5785
- Westport (203) 349-8154
Connecticut Advocates for CT Victims of Child Sexual Abuse
At Silver Golub & Teitell, our attorneys and knowledgeable staff thoroughly investigate the circumstance of each case, including interviewing witnesses and consulting with experts, before agreeing to represent a survivor of sexual abuse or assault. We only accept those cases where the fault is clear and individuals have suffered the most serious emotional and/or physical injuries.
We can confidently promise our clients that they will receive the full financial and legal resources of our firm in the prosecution of their case. We employ the most sophisticated trial techniques, including the use of focus groups and jury consultants, and we maintain a network of the most knowledgeable expert witnesses across the United States to assist us in the representation of our clients.
The firm has the knowledge, skill and experience to investigate the most complex cases, negotiate with insurance companies and other at-fault parties and obtain full compensation for our clients so that they can begin to rebuild their lives.
Maintaining the Highest Standards of the Legal Profession
The attorneys at Silver Golub & Teitell are fully committed to maintaining the highest standards of the legal profession. Our three name partners have taught trial practice at Yale Law School in New Haven, CT, and Quinnipiac University Law School in North Haven, CT. The firm also sponsors an annual lecture series at the Quinnipiac University Law School and a law school scholarship has been established in the firm’s name. Silver Golub & Teitell is included in the Martindale-Hubbell® Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™ and is consistently included in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® list of “Best Law Firms.” *Several of our attorneys have achieved a Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ rating — the highest peer review available. In addition, many of our attorneys have the distinction of being named Connecticut Super Lawyers* by Connecticut Magazine and are included in The Best Lawyers in America®.*
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