Repeals limitations on attorney's fees for civil actions involving child sexual abuse in Maryland.
Maryland SB693 removes caps on attorney's fees for civil actions related to child sexual abuse. It allows for unlimited fees for claims filed after June 1, 2025, and applies retroactively to actions filed on or after that date. The bill also sets a maximum for noneconomic damages for certain sexual offenses and prohibits actions if the alleged victim is deceased at the time of filing.
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