Clergy Sexual Abuse Lawsuits in New York

Under CPLR 214-g, survivors of clergy sexual abuse may pursue civil claims against both the individual abuser and the institution that failed to protect them.

Reviewed by Laurence P. Banville, Esq. Last updated October 2026

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Reviewed by Laurence P. Banville, Esq.

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