This is a very important question. Unfortunately, many people do not know that nonconsensual kissing is a form of sexual abuse; therefore, victims do not take action against their attackers. However, unwanted kissing can definitely be considered a form of sexual abuse. If you or a member of your family were subject to unwanted or nonconsensual kissing, you could have grounds to file a civil lawsuit against the person or even against another entity (based on the details surrounding the incident). For more information surrounding the legal options available to you, we recommend that you seek legal assistance with a sexual abuse lawyer as soon as possible.
Sexual abuse is a major problem in our society. Here at the Normandie Law Firm our lawyers have many years of experience handling sexual abuse cases and helping the victims get justice. If you are ready to speak to a lawyer about the legal options available to you, we urge you to seek legal assistance with the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to begin or continue your sexual abuse claim.
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Can I Sue if My Child Was Kissed by an Adult without Consent?
First and foremost, it is important to note that a minor can never consent to any sexual activity. Although a kiss on the cheeks might seem normal between friends and family, it is never acceptable from teachers, coachers, doctors, etc. In fact, even for adults, kisses on the cheeks would not be acceptable from managers, supervisors, doctors, and most other people who are not family/friends.
Can I sue for someone kissing on the mouth? If your child was kissed on the mouth by a teacher, a coach, any school staff, or even a doctor or other adult, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit.
Let’s consider the situation with schools, specifically. Schools are supposed to be a safe place for children. Teachers, coaches, and all other school staff are supposed to look out for students to ensure their safety at school; they are not supposed to engage in inappropriate behavior and sexually abuse them. In school sexual abuse cases, the school and the school district can often be held accountable for negligent hiring or negligent supervising. This can include failing to subject prospective employees to background checks, failing to train employees, failing to enforce policies, failing to properly supervise staff-student interactions, etc. In addition, in many cases, the school/district is actually aware of the abuse but covers it up; of course, they could be held liable and could be sued in these situations.
For more information about your right to sue after your child was kissed on the lips by an adult, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. You could definitely have the right to sue for the harm that your child suffered.
Can I Sue if I was Kissed on the Lips without Consent?
Yes – even if you are an adult, you could still pursue a claim if you were kissed on the lips without consent. Under California law, any sort of unwanted and nonconsensual sexual conduct (including a forced kiss) can be considered sexual assault. Depending on the specific situation, the individual and other entities could be held accountable and could be sued. For more information about the legal options available to you, we recommend that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible.
Can I Recover Compensation?
Yes – whether you are pursuing a claim after your child was kissed by an adult at school or elsewhere or after you were kissed by force by someone, you could potentially have grounds to receive monetary compensation. What could you recover? Every sexual assault claim is different. Some of the categories of compensation available for recovery could include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Punitive damages
- Treble damages
- Legal fees
Here at our law firm, our legal team is more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights after sexual abuse. Our team is committed to handling your claim and securing the maximum recovery available. If you have questions about the possible value of your claim (including questions about the average value of sexual abuse cases, in general), do not hesitate to contact us.
How Long Do I Have to Sue?
There is no deadline to press criminal charges against someone for sexual assault. However, this is not the case with civil cases. Regardless of criminal charges, victims and their families could pursue civil claims. These claims are subject to a statute of limitations – or a deadline to sue. If claims are not filed on time, then claimants can lose their right to sue entirely. If the sexual assault occurred when the victim was an adult (18 or older), then the claim must be filed within ten years after the last act or within three years of discovering the harm caused by the act. For victims of childhood sexual assault, the statute of limitations is much longer; they have up to the age of 40 to file claims (or 22 years after turning 18). Of course, if their parents file claims on their behalf while they are still underage, victims will not be able to sue once they are adults.
For more information about the total length of time that you have to pursue your claim, contact us today.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm Today
Was your child kissed in mouth by an adult at a school or elsewhere? Were you kissed without consent? If so, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. If you are interested in learning more about the legal options available to you, we recommend that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers understand how difficult it can be for victims and their families to find the representation necessary to better understand your rights and start the legal process. If you are ready to speak with our lawyers, contact us today.
To make our legal services as accessible as possible, our team offers free legal services. These free legal services include free consultations and free second opinions. Whether you are looking to begin or continue your sexual assault claim, you can trust that our lawyers will go above it all to fight for your rights and secure the settlement that you are owed. To benefit from our free legal services, contact us today.
We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, meaning that our clients will never have to pay upfront legal fees for our legal services. In addition, we work on contingency, so our clients will not have to pay anything unless their claims are successful. This means that you will not be responsible for paying anything if your claim is unsuccessful.
Contact us today to learn more about your rights under California law.
