LDS Church Abuse Lawsuit in Arizona

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Statute of Limitations

Arizona has extended its SOL for childhood sexual abuse claims (A.R.S. § 12-514). Survivors can file until age 30, with the discovery rule extending to 3 years from discovery. Arizona is currently considering further SOL extensions.

Until age 30 or 3 years from discovery; consult attorney for current law

Arizona Data

Exposure in Arizona

Source: LDS Church statistics

Source: Court records

Source: Court records

Medical Resources

Clinics & Specialists in Arizona

Valley of the Sun YWCA — Sexual Assault Services

The Team

Your Legal Team

JP

Jennifer Park

Partner

Phoenix, AZ

17+ Years Experience
Child sexual abuseClergy abuseInstitutional negligenceTrauma-informed litigation

Jennifer Park's background in social work before law school gives her a deeply trauma-informed approach to representing survivors of child sexual abuse. She was among the first attorneys to file Arizona cases against the LDS Church following the Associated Press investigation into the help line, and the Arizona cases she filed generated national media coverage that accelerated legislative action. Jennifer is known for her ability to guide survivors through the litigation process with compassion and strategic rigor.

Education

  • J.D., Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (2007)
  • M.S.W., Arizona State University (2004)
  • B.A., Psychology, UCLA (2002)
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