More child abuse victims can sue after Louisiana Supreme Court reversal

Adults abused as children decades ago will be able to sue over the mistreatment under a Louisiana Supreme Court ruling released Wednesday. Justices overturned their decision from March that declared a “lookback window” for lawsuits over older child abuse allegations unconstitutional. Now such cases can move forward. The new ruling likely creates greater liability for the Catholic Church and...

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