Church & Institutional Sexual Abuse

Michigan Church & Institutional Sexual Abuse Attorneys

Sexual abuse by clergy, youth leaders, teachers, counselors, and other authority figures within religious institutions represents a profound betrayal of trust. For survivors, the path to healing often begins with holding the institution accountable — not just the individual abuser, but the organization that enabled or concealed the abuse.

Koussan Law represents survivors of church and institutional sexual abuse throughout Michigan. Our firm has secured a $14,950,000 jury verdict in an institutional sexual assault case, demonstrating our commitment to pursuing the maximum possible accountability for survivors.

Institutional Liability for Sexual Abuse

Churches, schools, youth organizations, and other institutions can be held liable when they knew or should have known about an abuser's conduct and failed to act. This includes failing to conduct background checks, ignoring complaints, transferring known abusers to new positions, and actively concealing abuse from parents, congregants, and law enforcement.

Michigan Statute of Limitations for Sexual Abuse

Michigan has enacted important reforms to the statute of limitations for sexual abuse claims. Survivors of childhood sexual abuse now have until age 48 to file a civil lawsuit, or within three years of the date they discovered or should have discovered that the abuse caused their injury. An experienced attorney can evaluate the specific timeline for your claim.