Category Archives: Sexual Assault Battery
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What is the Statute of Limitations for a Civil Sexual Assault Claim in Florida?
According to data from RAINN, approximately 1 in 6 U.S. women has been the victim of sexual violence. Sexual assault is a crime. The perpetrator must be held accountable. It can also lead to a civil legal claim through which the victim can seek financial support. This raises an important question: What is the… Read More »
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Lawsuit: 19-Year-Old Sexually Assaulted at Florida Hospital
According to a very disturbing report from the Tampa Bay Times, a 19-year-old Florida woman was sexually assaulted after being involuntarily committed to a Tampa area hospital. The attack was allegedly perpetrated by one of the employees of the facility. That man, Frank Lasso, was arrested and charged with a sex crime in relation… Read More »
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Civil Sexual Assault Claim: Florida Hospital Sued After Male Nurse Allegedly Assaults Patient
According to a report from NBC 2, an unidentified woman has filed a civil sexual assault lawsuit against a man named Christopher Stamulis—a former nurse at the Lehigh Regional Medical Center in Lehigh Acres, Florida. In this article, our Miami sexual assault & battery attorneys provide an overview of the allegations raised against the… Read More »
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Sexual Assault Isn’t Always Clear
Sexual assault is unfortunately very common in this country. In the United States, such an act happens every 92 seconds. Women are much more likely than men to be victims, with 1 in 6 women a victim of rape or attempted rape. However, many people are confused about what exactly constitutes sexual assault. Is… Read More »