New York Survivors Are Securing Billions — See If You Qualify before the deadline

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Institutions across New York are finally being held accountable for sexual abuse.

Survivors are courageously coming forward and finally having their stories validated, and in many instances receiving significant compensation.

If you were a victim of institutional sexual abuse in New York State, you may still qualify for a financial settlement — even if the abuse occurred years ago.

But the deadline to file a claim may be approaching quickly.

Fill out the brief, confidential form to find out if you may still qualify.

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The Institutions That Failed Survivors Are Finally Being Forced to Pay

For years — and in many cases, decades — trusted institutions such as churches, schools, hospitals, camps, and foster agencies failed to protect individuals from sexual abuse. 

Thanks to stronger laws like the Child Victims Act and Adult Survivors Act, survivors of sexual abuse in New York now have powerful legal tools and opportunities for justice and compensation.

Worried about having to testify?

In most cases, you won’t have to stand trial or relive your trauma in a courtroom.

A trauma-informed New York attorney can handle the legal process for you — including paperwork, deadlines, and communication — while protecting your privacy and minimizing emotional stress.

You won’t have to do it alone.

Billions in Settlements Have Already Been Paid — You May Still Qualify

Because of longer statute-of-limitations windows and growing public pressure, institutions are finally being forced to answer for decades of abuse.

By coming forward, survivors have set off a wave of record-breaking settlements, including: 

  • $1 Billion – Columbia University & NewYork–Presbyterian: Settlements, including $750 million in 2025, from OB–GYN Dr. Robert Hadden’s sexual abuse of hundreds of women.

  • $323 Million – Diocese of Rockville Centre (Long Island): Paid to over 500 survivors in 2024.

  • $165 Million – Columbia University (2023): For abuse by Dr. Hadden prior to hospital involvement.

  • $160 Million – NYC Schools: Paid to survivors of sexual abuse by public school staff since CVA passage.

  • $150 Million – Diocese of Buffalo (2025): Settlement for more than 800 Child Victims Act claims.

  • $60 Million – Rockefeller University: Paid to 200+ victims of decades-long abuse by Dr. Reginald Archibald.
Sign of the New York Presbyterian hospital and medical center, which agreed to a $750 million sexual abuse settlement.
Columbia University and NewYork‑Presbyterian agreed in May 2025 to a $750 million settlement covering alleged sexual abuse by OB‑GYN Dr. Robert Hadden — just one of several major institutions recently held accountable.

Don’t Miss Your Chance — These Legal Windows Don’t Last Forever

New York’s special filing windows under the Child Victims Act and Adult Survivors Act have closed.

However, you may still qualify, depending on the timing of the abuse, your current age, or whether the abuse happened at a public institution.

A qualified New York attorney can help determine whether your case is still eligible — but delaying could mean missing your opportunity.

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Were You Abused by a Trusted Institution?

You may be eligible for a financial settlement under New York law. Take the first step now.

  • Your information is confidential.
  • Pay only if you receive a settlement.
  • No pressure or obligation to file.

 

Your story deserves to be heard, and you deserve the chance to receive compensation for the trauma you’ve endured.

Fill out the brief, confidential form to have your case evaluated at no cost.

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