Sexual Abuse

Approximately every 98 seconds, someone becomes a victim of sexual assault somewhere in the United States. Rape and sexual abuse are a growing problem in our society. The mental, emotional, and physical trauma and suffering have a lasting effect on victims. After...

Understanding Child Sexual Abuse Child sexual abuse by close relatives or friends is a deeply confusing and distressing issue. The prevalence of sexual abuse in families is staggering, with studies indicating that approximately 9.2% of individuals experience sexual...

Missouri Judge Denied Kanakuk’s Motion to Dismiss Fraud Lawsuit KANSAS CITY, Mo. (April 28, 2023) – This Tuesday, Judge Raymond Gross, associate circuit judge for Ozark County, ruled against Kanakuk’s motion to dismiss a civil lawsuit filed against them claiming...

We regularly get questions from potential clients, and the general public alike, that pertain to someone’s unique set of circumstances or otherwise very specific areas of law. We thought we would take a pause in our everyday practice to address some of these...

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE VICTIM OF CAMP DIRECTOR AT LARGEST EVANGELICAL SPORTS CAMP CLAIMS FRAUD REGARDING PRIOR SETTLEMENT KANSAS CITY – On the first-ever U.N. World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence, Logan Yandell of...

In recent years, boarding school abuse cases have made headlines across Missouri and the U.S., shedding light on how an improperly ran boarding school can create an environment where abuse occurs. The children and young adults sent to these schools often struggle with...

In April 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled that emotional distress damages are not recoverable in a private action to reform the Spending Clause of the U.S. Constitution statutes. Cummings v. Premier Rehab Keller, P.L.L.C., 142 S.Ct. 1562 (2022). Here, we...

All claims or lawsuits have time limits, or deadlines, for when they can be filed called statutes of limitation. In most cases, the time frame begins when the injury occurred. But for events that happen over time and those that involve minor children, like sexual...

At Monsees & Mayer, P.C. our practice involves helping victims of sexual abuse. Our clients must share the most difficult experiences of their lives with us therefore, we wanted to make sure we did everything we could to make them feel safe and secure.  We...