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In Maryland, recent legislation reduced the cap on abuse settlements by more than half.
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In Maryland recent legislation reduced cap on abuse settlements by more than half
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{
    "event": "Legislation reduced the cap on abuse settlements",
    "location": "Maryland"
}
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 6:12 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 6:12 PM (6 months ago)

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Children in State Care Were Sexually Abused. How Much Money Are They Owed?
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/us/politics/new-hampshire-sexual-abuse-settlements.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250811&instance_id=160309&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=203666&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

New Hampshire is attempting to reduce payments to victims of sexual abuse in state-run youth detention centers, citing fiscal constraints. This decision has sparked a class-action lawsuit and raises questions about the state's moral obligations. Other states are also facing similar challenges with rising settlement costs.

Sexual Abuse Child Abuse New Hampshire State Government Settlements Fiscal Policy Lawsuits

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