Defending Civil Claims of Human Trafficking

The federal Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (“TVPRA”) is the primary legal tool for combating modern day slavery. These cases are not common, though the number of suits filed under the statute are increasing. There is a fair amount of information available about bringing civil TVPRA claims, but not much about defending them.

This program, presented by Jonathan Meyers of Meyers Fried-Grodin LLP, examines the anatomy of these claims from the initial complaint all the way through to settlement/judgment, with a focus on setting up and formulating a strong defense.

Learning Objectives:

1. Gain a general overview of civil human trafficking claims, with a closer look at the TVRPA and common companion claims
2. Explore the various players in a TVPRA suit and how they behave
3. Examine the importance of forum in a TVPRA suit
4. Formulate viable defenses to a TVPRA claim, and discuss how to set your client’s expectations
5. Discuss other important aspects of a TVPRA claim including expert witness examination, settlement demands, and litigation costs