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Who is Dr. Richard Kauff?
Dr. Richard Kauff, 68, a pediatrician at South Shore Medical Center in Boston, is charged with 12 felony counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 and four felony counts of rape of a child with force. A victim took to Facebook to begin asking questions about the assaults she endured at the hands of Dr. Richard Kauff, and that is when she realized she was not alone as more women and parents came forward with accusations. More than 22 women and children have come forward so far. It is anticipated that dozens more victims are out there as he treated children in the town of Norwell for 40 years.
You are not alone if Dr. Richard Kauff impacted you or your child.
Andreozzi + Foote lawyers offer experience and a trauma-informed approach when seeking justice for our clients.
How Can A Civil Lawsuit Help Victims Seek Justice For The Trauma They May Have Experienced by Dr. Richard Kauff?
There are many misunderstandings about why a survivor of sexual abuse would choose to file a civil lawsuit. Child sexual abuse takes away so much from the survivors and families impacted. Our society still struggles to find ways to repair the harm done by individual perpetrators and institutions that have covered up child sexual abuse.
Filing a civil case can be an essential step for survivors and their families in their journey to slowly rebuild their lives and create pathways to healing. Motivation for filing a civil suit is often questioned and unfairly stereotyped as “all about money.” Filing a civil lawsuit can cast survivors as “money hungry” and is weaponized to shame and blame them even more. This couldn’t be further from the truth for survivors of child sexual abuse. The civil justice system offers victims more than just monetary benefits. It gives survivors access to justice, validation, exposure, confrontation, and ultimately some resolution. The resolution allows survivors of sexual abuse to understand and process what happened and create a new path forward without confusion, questions, and fear.
Can I File A Lawsuit Against the Medical Center?
Yes. You might have rights if you were a victim of Dr. Richard Kauff.
Andreozzi + Foote is a leading sexual abuse law firm in Massachusetts. Don’t hesitate to contact us today to discuss your possible legal rights.
We know it can be hard to talk about these experiences. Our compassionate sexual abuse lawyers are here to listen and provide knowledgeable legal guidance. We provide free, confidential case evaluations where you can learn more about your rights and options under your state’s laws.
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