CHARLES
COUNTY, Md., Oct. 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Andreozzi + Foote, a national
law firm known for representing survivors of sexual abuse, has
filed a lawsuit in Charles County Circuit Court on behalf of a
plaintiff identified as T.S. The lawsuit accuses the Church of
Christ at Waldorf and former youth
leader of allowing years of sexual abuse to occur under the guise
of mentorship.
The complaint alleges that the youth leader at the
church sexually abused T.S. from approximately 1990 to 1991 when
the plaintiff was a minor. The lawsuit also claims that the Church
of Christ at Waldorf failed to
protect T.S. and other children from the accused's predatory
behavior despite clear warning signs and the church's duty to
prevent child abuse.
"This case highlights the failure of a trusted institution to
safeguard children from abuse, even when there were clear
indications of misconduct," said Nathaniel
Foote, Esq., lead attorney for the plaintiff. "The Church of
Christ at Waldorf had a
responsibility to protect children, yet they allowed an
alleged predator to continue working with vulnerable
youth. We are pursuing justice for our client and seeking
accountability for the grave harm caused."
The lawsuit was filed under Maryland's Child Victims Act (CVA), which
provides survivors of childhood sexual abuse an extended window to
pursue legal action. The suit details the abuse of T.S., including
incidents that took place on church property. It asserts that the
church was negligent in hiring, supervising, and retaining the
accused as a youth leader despite the risks he posed.
The complaint also accuses the church of negligence and reckless
supervision for failing to establish adequate child abuse
prevention policies and for allowing the accused unsupervised
access to minors.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Nathaniel L. Foote, Esq.
Andreozzi + Foote
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Ph: 717.525.9124
Email: nate@vca.law
About Andreozzi + Foote:
Andreozzi + Foote is one of the nation's leading law firms
representing survivors of sexual abuse. The firm has successfully
represented some of the highest-profile child sexual abuse cases of
our time. Led by trauma-informed attorneys, Andreozzi + Foote is
committed to creating life-changing results for victims and their
families.
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