Sexual-abuse claims against an institution work differently than claims against the individual abuser. Here’s how Michigan’s negligent-hiring, negligent-supervision, and governmental-immunity rules actually apply.
What Happened at Interlochen?AndDo survivors have legal rights? Authored by Attorneys Jon Homa and Marcus Baldori For many survivors of childhood sexual abuse, finding the courage to come forward can take years — sometimes decades. By the time they’re ready to speak, the law may tell them they waited too long. That difficult reality is…
Institutional Sexual Assault Claims in Michigan Sexual assault within an institutional setting—a school, university, workplace, religious organization, medical provider, group home, or other structured entity—raises legal issues far beyond the criminal act itself. These cases focus on the institution’s failures: failures to supervise, failures to respond to reports, failures to maintain safe environments, and failures…
