Q: Sexual abuse case on father when I was a child. Why is my case posted all over Google i want to sue to have it removed.
A:
A requirement of the US Constitution is the release of court information to the public. If you requested a sealed record or the judge withheld information (e.g. you were a minor) there is an argument that some the information should not be disclosed. That said, the ability to effectuate a take-down is limited. First, it will need to be determined if the released information is lawfully available to the public. Second, you will need to contact every site that lists the information to request a take down. Third, assuming you have a lawful ground to force a take-down you may have to sue each non-complying member.
In other words, probably will not be able to remove the information from the web. If you want to proceed in seeking a removal, contact a lawyer. You will likely need to pay for a detailed review of the disclosures and the applicable laws that could achieve a take-down.
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