Gain a better understanding of how Maryland’s Child Victims Act is reshaping abuse litigation—and what institutions, insurers, and counsel must know to navigate revived claims and complex coverage disputes.
Agenda
Following the passage of Maryland’s Child Victims Act (CVA), which reopened time-barred claims of child sexual abuse, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against schools, nonprofits, religious institutions, and other organizations that once had minors in their care. With insurance often serving as the primary source of funding for defense and compensation, both plaintiffs and defendants face complex coverage questions.
This event examined the implications of the CVA, explored how institutions and insurers are responding, and discussed key considerations for managing litigation and maximizing available coverage.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the key provisions and implications of Maryland’s Child Victims Act (CVA) and its effect on historic abuse claims.
- Review damages caps, charitable immunity defenses, and other statutory limitations under the CVA.
- Examine trends and judicial approaches in Maryland CVA litigation, including pretrial management and discovery issues.
- Identify liability exposures for institutions, schools, nonprofits, and religious organizations facing revived claims.
- Explore available coverage under CGL, D&O, SAM, and Umbrella insurance policies for abuse-related and negligent supervision claims.
- Learn best practices for providing notice and maintaining effective communication with insurers.
- Recognize insurer tactics and strategies for protecting policyholder interests in settlement and defense.
- Gain practical guidance on insurance archaeology and how to locate and reconstruct historic coverage.
FILED UNDER: Complex Litigation|Insurance Coverage
TAGS: Insurance|Insurance Claims Recovery|Litigation & appeals
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Presenters
Cameron R. Argetsinger is a Shareholder in the D.C. office of Anderson Kill. He focuses his practice on insurance recovery counseling and dispute resolution. He received his JD from George Mason University School of Law and his BA from the College of William and Mary.
For over 20 years, Brian Della Torre has led research projects across industries, conducting document reviews at manufacturing sites, records centers, law firms, and courts nationwide.
He earned his B.A. in political science from American University and an M.A. in early modern political philosophy from the University of Chicago, where he focused on Machiavelli, and began his career on Capitol Hill.
He earned his B.A. in political science from American University and an M.A. in early modern political philosophy from the University of Chicago, where he focused on Machiavelli, and began his career on Capitol Hill.
Sean Gugerty is a partner at Goodell DeVries and co-chair of the Product Liability practice group.
He previously clerked for judges at the Supreme Court of Maryland and the Appellate Court of Maryland. Sean is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law and St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
He previously clerked for judges at the Supreme Court of Maryland and the Appellate Court of Maryland. Sean is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law and St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
