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Boy Scouts Abuse: NY Statute of Limitations

Under CPLR 214-g, survivors of Boy Scouts abuse can file a civil claim until age 55 — your past does not have to define your options today.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I still file a civil lawsuit if the Boy Scouts abuse happened decades ago?

Yes. Under New York’s Child Victims Act (CPLR 214-g), survivors of childhood sexual abuse may file a civil claim until age 55, or within 2.5 years of discovering a connection between the abuse and a psychological or physical injury — whichever is later.

Does filing a civil lawsuit mean I have to go to court or testify publicly?

Not necessarily. Many civil cases are resolved before trial, and you move forward at your own pace with no obligation to proceed further than you choose. Your attorney will explain every step so you can decide what is right for you.

What if the Boy Scouts deny the abuse ever happened?

Institutional denial is common and does not prevent a civil claim. Banville Law focuses on the BSA’s failure to screen, supervise, and remove known abusers — institutional accountability that stands independent of any criminal proceeding.

Is my conversation with Banville Law confidential?

Yes. Every conversation is protected by attorney-client privilege from the moment you reach out. Nothing you share will be disclosed without your consent, and you are under no obligation to proceed after speaking with us.

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Laurence Banville is a New York personal injury attorney and the Managing Partner of Banville Law. Born in County Wexford, Ireland, he earned his law degree summa cum laude from University College Dublin and once defended insurance companies in product-liability litigation — experience he now uses for injured New Yorkers. He has been named to the Irish Legal 100 and the Irish Echo’s Top 40 Under 40, and is an AVVO Rated attorney.

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