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MD claims immunity from some sexual abuse lawsuits filed under Child Victims Act
The Supreme Court of Maryland has agreed to hear the state’s challenge to the Child Victims Act in a case that could end hundreds of sexual abuse lawsuits.
Child Victims Act: Public schools immune from some claims, MD Supreme Court rules
Victims of child sexual abuse cannot sue public schools for abuse that occurred before mid-1971, the Maryland Supreme Court says.
Magistrate appointed for Child Victims Act cases against MD
The Maryland Supreme Court appointed a special magistrate who will manage common issues Child Victims Act lawsuits.
17 names must stay secret in Baltimore Archdiocese abuse report, court rules
The Maryland Supreme Court prevented the publication of the names of 17 people accused of abusing children or covering up abuse within the Catholic Church.
MD Senate Republicans try — but fail — to repeal tech tax, amend budget
The Maryland Senate advanced the 2027 budget without a tech tax repeal sought by Republicans who cited revenue shortfalls and economic impact.
Bill seeks to repeal attorneys’ fees caps on MD Child Victims Act cases
State Sen. Will Smith is sponsoring legislation to remove caps on attorneys' fees for lawyers who opt to take on cases under the Maryland Child Victims Act.
MD Supreme Court to hear case on public school districts’ Child Victims Act liability
The Maryland Supreme Court on Jan. 6 granted review to a Child Victims Act case about the liability of public school districts for abuse that occurred before mid-1971.
As General Assembly manages $1.4B budget deficit, abuse cases against DJS loom
A Department of Juvenile Services settlement likely won’t be the General Assembly’s top focus during the 2026 legislative session.
Survivors speak on sexual abuse within Baltimore Archdiocese during bankruptcy hearing
Ten victims of child sexual abuse shared their stories at a hearing in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s ongoing bankruptcy case.
Child Victims Act cases resume in Baltimore court after five-month pause
After a nearly five-month pause, child sexual abuse cases brought under the Child Victims Act resumed Friday in Baltimore City Circuit Court.
‘Insulting,’ ‘reprehensible,’ ‘offended’: Survivors’ lawyers respond to Baltimore Archdiocese settlement offer
Lawyers representing survivors of sexual abuse say the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s offer to pay $33M toward a settlement is a nonstarter.
Baltimore Archdiocese offers victims $33M of its own money in preliminary settlement offer
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore said it would be willing to pay about $33 million of its own money toward an eventual settlement.
