Lawsuits cost New Jersey $178M in 2024, as abuse claims rise

Lawsuits cost New Jersey $178M in 2024, as abuse claims rise

New Jersey paid almost $178M to settle 332 lawsuits last year, but took in almost $430M in civil enforcement actions, records show. (Photo by New Jersey Monitor)Six years ago, New Jersey legislators expanded the statute of limitations for survivors of sexual assault, responding to a wave of victims looking for justice years or even decades after abuse at the hands of predatory clergy, Boy Scout leaders, and others entrusted to care for children.…

AG Platkin: 2024 state recoveries reach $430 million - WRNJ Radio

NEW JERSEY — Civil enforcement efforts recouped nearly $430 million for New Jersey in 2024, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Thursday, due to successful settlements involving environmental cases, consumer issues, taxation matters, and debt recovery actions. “On my watch, New Jersey has continued to lead the way in protecting our residents from harm and holding bad actors accountable when they violate the law. We’ve stopped scams, ha…

Lawsuits cost New Jersey $178 million in 2024, as abuse claims rise

by Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor Six years ago, New Jersey legislators expanded the statute of limitations for survivors of sexual assault, responding to a wave of victims looking for justice years or even decades after abuse at the hands of predatory clergy, Boy Scout leaders, and others entrusted to care for children. But theContinue reading "Lawsuits cost New Jersey $178 million in 2024, as abuse claims rise" The post Lawsuits cost New J…