The Music Industry's MeToo Movement Gains Momentum

The music industry is experiencing a wave of sexual abuse lawsuits as the deadline for New York's Adult Survivors Act (ASA) resulted in numerous allegations against renowned artists and executives. The ASA allowed people to file sexual abuse lawsuits regardless of the statute of limitations, leading to over 3,000 cases filed against figures in the music and entertainment industry. While the ASA's deadline has passed, experts predict that more lawsuits will surface in the music and entertainment industries through separate laws in New York and California. California's AB 2777 temporarily waives some statutes of limitations for civil suits regarding sexual misconduct, and attorneys are preparing to file more potential suits in California. Advocates and lawmakers are discussing the possibility of reopening the ASA window and permanently ending statutes of limitations on sexual abuse claims.