«That case absolutely sparked this and highlighted gaps in the law,» said state Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D -
Forest Hills), referring to David Hartshorn, who was charged with criminal sexual
act, use of a child in a sexual performance, sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child after he allegedly took advantage of
young athletes in his home for nearly two years, according to the Queens district attorney.
The action names as defendants Sino -
Forest's auditor, Ernst &
Young LLP, as well as financial institutions that
acted as underwriters for Sino -
Forest in its 2009 prospectus offerings.