Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in New Jersey

Can Family be held liable

My question is can a family that was awear of severe child abuse be held responsible even though--name removed--years have passed . My brother Ron was tied to chairs and whipped repeatedly resulting in him wetting his bed until he was 18 . I drank water from polluted brooks because I was fearful of going home because beating awaited me . I ended up getting polio from drinking this water . I was paralyzed in my neck and left leg from this but have beaten the polio/ My entire family knew what was going on and did nothing .There is much more to this story . Is there any legal grounds to support action against these people .

As a result my brothers and I were in 4 State and county

homes . We also lived on the street starting from the age of 10 in good will bins and in peoples cars . This resulted in a criminal record . What a family .


Asked on 5/07/05, 7:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lavinia Mears Law Offices of Lavinia Lee Mears

Re: Can Family be held liable

I am sorry that you have had such a difficult time with your family and your health.

After reading your questions, I have many questions. The timing on this issue is significant. How old are you? How long ago did this happen? These questions are important to determine if you are within the time frame to file a law suit. Did anyone investigate? Please contact my offices at 908-486-3181 if you wish to discuss this matter further.

Lee Mears

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Answered on 5/13/05, 9:12 am


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