California Balances Abuse Lawsuits and Protections | Fresno News

California’s Legislature just passed a major compromise bill tweaking the controversial 2019 childhood sexual abuse statute — a move designed to balance survivor protections with institutional accountability. While still allowing decades-old claims without damage caps, the new law raises the legal bar for pre-2024 cases filed by claimants aged 40+, and slaps $25,000 penalties on attorneys filing bad faith lawsuits. It also mandates schools and public agencies to adopt stronger prevention policies and safeguards for foster youth — all while responding to concerns over fraud after a massive LA County settlement. This is not just about lawsuits — it’s about systemic reform, putting survivors first while shielding institutions from reckless litigation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f5ba0acf6f01d938