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If you or someone you know has been a victim of sex trafficking, you have legal rights — including the right to sue the individuals and businesses that profited from your exploitation. Federal law gives trafficking survivors powerful civil remedies.
Federal Law and Trafficking: The TVPA
The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) and its reauthorizations give trafficking survivors the ability to file civil lawsuits against their exploiters. Under 18 U.S.C. § 1595, survivors can sue not just the individual trafficker but also businesses and institutions that ‘knowingly benefit’ from trafficking — including hotels, motels, online platforms, and other enterprises.
Who Can Be Held Liable Under the TVPA?
- Individual traffickers
- Hotels and motels that allowed trafficking on their property
- Online platforms that hosted trafficking solicitations
- Rideshare and transportation companies
- Labor contractors and staffing agencies
- Anyone who knowingly benefited from the trafficking venture
What Damages Can Trafficking Survivors Recover?
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering
- Medical and mental health treatment costs
- Lost wages and earning capacity
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Punitive damages against businesses that knowingly enabled trafficking
Statute of Limitations for Trafficking Civil Claims
The Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act, signed by President Biden in September 2022, eliminated the filing deadline for federal human trafficking claims brought by minors. For adults, states treat each case uniquely. Contact Constant Legal Group to understand your specific options.
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