Alienation of Affection and Criminal Conversation Claims Still the Law in North Carolina
Alienation of Affection and Criminal Conversation Claims Still the Law in North Carolina James R. Faucher The Court of Appeals of North Carolina today reversed a trial court ruling that these claims — usually made against the person that a spouse has an affair with — are not facially unconstitutional in North Carolina. The case is Malecek v. Williams. The … Read More
Sexual Assaults at NC Nursing Facilities
Rash of Sexual Assaults at NC Nursing Facilities James R. Faucher Over the past several years there have been a number of reports of sexual assault occurring at North Carolina nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The assaults have been committed by employees and by strangers who entered facilities undetected. In addition to criminal liability for the perpetrators, facilities who … Read More