New York's statute of limitations for civil sex assault claims depends on when the abuse occurred, the survivor's age at the time, and which statute the claim is brought under. This post walks through the CVA, ASA, GMVA, and general tort deadlines.
The New York Gender-Motivated Violence Act (GMVA) gives survivors of gender-motivated violence a direct civil remedy against their attacker and, in New York City, against institutions that enabled the abuse. This post explains who the statute covers, what damages are available, and how the recent look-back window affected filing rights.
