UPDATE (6/16/24): The Louisiana Supreme Court and the state legislature have reopened the courthouse doors through June 2027 for adult Louisianans subjected to childhood sexual assault. During that “lookback window,” survivors may bring claims and seek justice from their abusers. John Simerman’s article in The Advocate, “Louisiana high court weighs ‘lookback’ window for child sex… Read More
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Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Assault Have Until June 14, 2024 to Hold Their Attackers Liable
UPDATE (6/16/24): The Louisiana Supreme Court and the state legislature have reopened the courthouse doors through June 2027 for adult Louisianans subjected to childhood sexual assault. During that “lookback window,” survivors may bring claims and seek justice from their abusers. In 2021, the Louisiana legislature passed the Child Victims Act, enacting a special exception to… Read More
Louisiana’s Revised Statute of Limitations Offers Justice for Older Adults Subjected to Sexual Abuse as Children
UPDATE (6/16/24): The Louisiana Supreme Court and the state legislature have reopened the courthouse doors through June 2027 for adult Louisianans subjected to childhood sexual assault. During that “lookback window,” survivors may bring claims and seek justice from their abusers. Often referred to as the “Lookback Window,” Louisiana Legislature Act 386 opens a brief… Read More
Archdiocese of New Orleans – Hope Haven and Madonna Manor
UPDATE (6/16/24): The Louisiana Supreme Court and the state legislature have reopened the courthouse doors through June 2027 for adult Louisianans subjected to childhood sexual assault. During that “lookback window,” survivors may bring claims and seek justice from their abusers. The Guardian’s journalist Jason Berry recently published, “‘The devil was in that building’: New… Read More
Treating Adult Survivors of Child Clergy Sexual Abuse with the Compassion and Sensitivity They Deserve
UPDATE (6/16/24): The Louisiana Supreme Court and the state legislature have reopened the courthouse doors through June 2027 for adult Louisianans subjected to childhood sexual assault. During that “lookback window,” survivors may bring claims and seek justice from their abusers. For adult survivors of clergy sexual abuse, the trauma doesn’t end with the act… Read More
STAR 2023 Champion of Change – Kristi Schubert
We are pleased to announce that STAR – Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response – is honoring our attorney Kristi Schubert as a 2023 Champion of Change. She has been selected for helping to transform the community to help end sexual violence through her civil litigation work for survivors. STAR is honoring Ms. Schubert and hosting… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Obtains Favorable Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling
UPDATE (6/16/24): The Louisiana Supreme Court and the state legislature have reopened the courthouse doors through June 2027 for adult Louisianans subjected to childhood sexual assault. During that “lookback window,” survivors may bring claims and seek justice from their abusers. The Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to report that we have obtained an appellate… Read More
Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal Upholds Constitutionality of “Lookback Law”
UPDATE (6/16/24): The Louisiana Supreme Court and the state legislature have reopened the courthouse doors through June 2027 for adult Louisianans subjected to childhood sexual assault. During that “lookback window,” survivors may bring claims and seek justice from their abusers. The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal recently issued a ruling upholding the constitutionality… Read More
Lamothe and Shafner Firms Unite to Fight for Colorado Sexual Assault Survivors
Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to announce its new affiliation with Shafner Law Firm, based in Greenwood, Colorado, near Denver. The two practices will work together to pursue sexual assault and abuse claims for Colorado residents. The firms have a long history. Frank Lamothe has been licensed to practice in Colorado since 1999, and he… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm in the News
UPDATE (6/16/24): The Louisiana Supreme Court and the state legislature have reopened the courthouse doors through June 2027 for adult Louisianans subjected to childhood sexual assault. During that “lookback window,” survivors may bring claims and seek justice from their abusers. The Wall Street Journal’s Isaac Wu recently published, “Laws Giving Childhood Sex-Abuse Victims More… Read More
