Permits courts to award punitive damages against an estate for sexual abuse.

New York A10046 amends the civil practice law and rules to allow courts to award punitive damages against an estate for sexual abuse. This applies to civil actions alleging sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, or sex trafficking of a minor or an adult. The standard of proof for such awards is a preponderance of the evidence. The death of the individual liable for the conduct does not limit, abate, or impair the cause of action, and punitive damages are recoverable as if the individual were living.

Permits courts to award punitive damages against an estate for sexual abuse.

New York A10046 amends the civil practice law and rules to allow courts to award punitive damages against an estate for sexual abuse. This applies to civil actions alleging sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, or sex trafficking of a minor or an adult. The standard of proof for such awards is a preponderance of the evidence. The death of the individual liable for the conduct does not limit, abate, or impair the cause of action, and punitive damages are recoverable as if the individual were living.