A group of people suing Maine’s Catholic Church has asked the state’s highest court to reconsider a ruling that bars them ...

After the law was passed, dozens of adults successfully sued the church, claiming they were abused by clergy members decades ...

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court overturned a 2021 law that had paved the way for dozens of child sexual assault lawsuits.

A battle is being waged across states about whether 'retroactive laws' reviving expired claims under previous statutes of ...

Most have died. In the 100-page ruling issued Tuesday by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, the justices said the court has never allowed the state to allow people to bring claims that have already ...

A Supreme Court ruling that made it more difficult to enact gun safety legislation could jeopardize Maine's new three-day ...

The state’s highest court ruled Jan. 28 that expired time limits on lawsuits can’t be undone, blocking certain abuse claims against the Diocese of Portland.

A court finding that the Trump administration did not comply with an earlier order and a recent statement by Vice President JD Vance have some experts warning of a potential constitutional crisis.

On Tuesday, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court agreed. Attorney Michael Bigos, who said he represents about 100 victims affected by the ruling, told USA TODAY he was disappointed by the court’s ...