Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Repeal of Limitations on Attorney's Fees

SB 693 repeals limits on attorney fees in civil cases involving child sexual abuse, removing previous caps of 20% for settlements and 25% for judgments. The bill applies retroactively to cases filed on or after June 1, 2025, directly affecting attorneys representing victims and defendants in such cases. It specifically targets cases where the alleged abuse occurred while the victim was a minor. This change modifies Maryland’s legal framework for handling attorney compensation in these sensitive civil actions.