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Massachusetts Cuts Survivors Off at 53. That Is About to Be Decided Again.
Recent developments in the Miss Hall’s School case underscore the legal responsibilities of schools and other institutions to protect children. Learn what this means for survivors seeking justice in Massachusetts.
When Institutions Look Away: What the Miss Hall’s School Indictment Means for Survivors
Recent developments in the Miss Hall’s School case underscore the legal responsibilities of schools and other institutions to protect children. Learn what this means for survivors seeking justice in Massachusetts.
Landmark $13M and $1.8M Settlements for Survivors of Institutional Negligence
Alekman DiTusa LLC secured two historic settlements of $13 million and $1.8 million against the City of Springfield on behalf of two child abuse survivors. These landmark civil cases held school administrators accountable for ignoring critical “red flags” and failing to protect vulnerable students in their care.
Child Sexual Exploitation in Massachusetts: What Parents Need to Know
Springfield, MA – May 2026 When parents think about keeping their children safe, they often think about who their kids are with and where they’re going. But today, some of the most serious threats to children are already inside your home, on the Xbox in the bedroom,…
Boylston Elementary School Sexual Abuse Lawsuit: What Central Mass. Parents Need to Know
Boylston, MA – May 2026 When parents drop their children off at school, or leave them in an after-school program, they’re placing an enormous amount of trust in the adults responsible for their care. For families connected to Boylston Elementary School in the Boylston…