Statute of Limitations
Pennsylvania has a 2-year personal injury SOL. For childhood sexual abuse, PA has extended the SOL — survivors can file until age 55. A 2-year lookback window for previously time-barred claims opened in 2019.
Until age 55 for childhood sexual abuse; 2-year lookback window for older claims (window period 2019-2021, now closed)
Exposure in Pennsylvania
Source: PA Supreme Court
Source: Court records
Source: PA Dept of Human Services
Clinics & Specialists in Pennsylvania
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Violence Intervention Program
Your Legal Team
James Washington
Senior Partner — Civil Rights Litigation
Philadelphia, PA
James Washington has dedicated his 22-year career to representing those harmed by institutional failures — from wrongfully convicted prisoners to children abused in state custody. He represented victims in the Kids for Cash scandal in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, securing millions in recovery for families whose children were wrongfully sentenced to detention for judicial profit. James has served as an expert witness before Pennsylvania legislative committees on juvenile facility conditions and has been recognized by the Philadelphia Bar Association for his civil rights work. He brings deep expertise in Section 1983 federal civil rights litigation against government actors.
Education
- J.D., Howard University School of Law
- B.A., Political Science, Morehouse College
James Washington
Senior Partner
Philadelphia, PA
James Washington has dedicated his 22-year career to representing those harmed by institutional failures — from wrongfully convicted prisoners to children abused in state custody. He represented victims in the Kids for Cash scandal in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, and continues to be a leading voice for juvenile justice reform. James has served as an expert witness before Pennsylvania legislative committees on juvenile facility conditions and has been recognized by the Philadelphia Bar Association for his civil rights work.
Education
- J.D., Howard University School of Law (2002)
- B.A., Political Science, Morehouse College (1999)