Sex Abuse

October 25, 2026

Los Angeles Juvenile Hall Sex Abuse Lawsuits

By Ronald V. Miller, Jr. Miller & Zois has extensive experience representing survivors of sexual abuse. Our attorneys include partner Laura G. Zois, who handles sexual assault lawsuits.

Los Angeles County is at the center of one of the largest institutional child sexual abuse scandals in American history. Survivors of horrific abuse in juvenile halls and foster homes operated by the county have finally begun to see long-overdue justice after decades of silence, retaliation, and systemic neglect.

January 1, 2027 legal changes: California’s new SB 577 may affect the filing window and potential recovery in some sexual abuse claims against Los Angeles County. The timing of a lawsuit can matter, although January 1 is not a universal filing deadline. Read what changes.

October 24, 2026

New Jersey Sex Abuse Lawsuits and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Now more than ever, victims of sexual abuse and sexual assault can access the civil justice system in New Jersey to hold abusers and the institutions that enabled them accountable.

This page explains how sex abuse victims can bring civil lawsuits in New Jersey and get compensation. Our lawyers will discuss the statute of limitations for sex abuse civil cases in New Jersey. Finally, we will examine these cases’ potential settlement value and recent settlements and verdicts in New Jersey sex abuse lawsuits.

We also have a separate page covering New Jersey juvenile detention center sexual abuse lawsuits, including cases involving Jamesburg and other state and county facilities.

October 23, 2026

Florida Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault have the right to file civil lawsuits and get financial compensation. Recent changes in the law are now making it easier for some abuse victims to seek justice in the civil courts. This post will discuss how sex abuse victims can file civil lawsuits in Florida and look at the potential settlement value of these cases.

Florida sexual abuse lawsuits can involve schools, churches, juvenile detention centers, hospitals, residential treatment facilities, employers, and other institutions that failed to protect people from abuse. The legal claims and filing deadlines are often very different depending on who committed the abuse, when it happened, and who the victim is suing.

Our lawyers are reviewing sexual abuse claims involving institutions that negligently enabled or failed to prevent abuse. For a free consultation, call 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

October 21, 2026

Sex Abuse Lawsuits Against Illinois Youth Center Harrisburg

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page looks at civil lawsuits involving the sexual abuse of juvenile inmates at Illinois Youth Center Harrisburg (IYC Harrisburg). Former inmates allege that they were sexually abused by staff members who were supposed to be protecting them. These claims are part of the wider Illinois juvenile detention center sexual abuse litigation, in which survivors are seeking compensation for abuse that occurred while they were children in state custody.

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice had an obligation to protect children at IYC Harrisburg. The lawsuits allege that state employees and officials failed to prevent abuse, ignored warning signs, and in some cases failed to act when young people reported what was happening. Federal survey results and independent monitoring reports raise serious questions about whether the safeguards at Harrisburg were adequate.

The litigation has grown considerably since the first cases were filed in 2024. In a March 2026 disclosure, Illinois acknowledged 48 Court of Claims cases involving more than 1,100 claimants alleging sexual abuse at state youth centers. The state is fighting the lawsuits, including by seeking dismissal on procedural grounds.

October 19, 2026

Los Angeles School Sexual Abuse Lawsuits and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

A Los Angeles school sexual abuse case begins with the person who committed the abuse. We quickly jump to the next step of figuring out what the adults in charge knew (or should have known).

Why? To get compensation in a school sex abuse lawsuit, you need to find a defendant who can pay compensation to the victim. The perpetrator, particularly in a school setting, is unlikely to have the assets to fund a settlement or verdict. So we look at the school’s negligence to find compensation.

Most predators in a school setting do much of their legwork in plain sight. A teacher or coach who texts students privately, drives them places that are not home, or has one-on-one meetings behind a closed door. One principal may have known about a boundary violation while the district office held a separate complaint from another campus.

October 17, 2026

Delaware Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

If you were the victim of sexual abuse or assault in Delaware, either as a child or an adult, you may have the right to bring a civil lawsuit against both your abuser and any school, company, or organization that might be liable for the abuse.

Delaware eliminated the statute of limitations for most childhood sexual abuse claims in 2007. But not every older claim survived that change, and adult survivors face a much shorter deadline. This page explains the Delaware statute of limitations for sex abuse lawsuits, who can be held responsible, and the potential settlement value of these cases.

If you or someone you love was sexually abused in Delaware, contact us today at 800-553-8082 or reach out to us online for a free, confidential case review.

October 16, 2026

California Juvenile Detention Sex Abuse Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will look at sex abuse lawsuits involving inmates at California juvenile detention center facilities and the potential settlement value for your abuse claim. The sad reality is that child inmates in California’s juvenile detention centers are often victims of sexual abuse and assault by staff and other inmates, and now is the time for justice and compensation.

Thanks to new laws in California, victims of sexual assault and abuse at juvenile facilities in California are now able to file civil sex abuse lawsuits against the state, counties, and other responsible public entities for failing to protect them. Our firm is currently accepting California juvenile detention center sex abuse lawsuits. Los Angeles County has already agreed to more than $4.8 billion in major childhood sexual abuse settlements, but there is no single statewide global settlement covering every California juvenile detention claim. Claims against other counties and former state facilities remain separate. You do not want to be left out. Call us at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

California Juvenile Hall Lawsuits: Current Status

October 15, 2026

San Diego Juvenile Hall Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page looks at civil lawsuits for victims of sexual abuse at San Diego juvenile detention centers, the growing number of claims against the county, and what our lawyers expect to see in settlement compensation.

San Diego juvenile halls are at the center of a troubling investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct against minors who were detained at these facilities. Survivors have come forward with reports of sexual exploitation, misconduct by staff members, and a pervasive culture of sexual abuse that was allegedly ignored or covered up by those in power. These allegations are part of a larger pattern of sexual abuse within the juvenile justice system, where vulnerable youth are too often subjected to harm by the very individuals entrusted with their care.

More than 300 former wards have now brought childhood sexual abuse claims against San Diego County involving juvenile detention centers, temporary shelters, and foster care placements. The county is defending these lawsuits. There has been no announced global settlement.

October 14, 2026

Illinois Residential Treatment Facility Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

If you were sexually abused at a residential treatment facility in Illinois, you may have a civil claim against the people and organizations that failed to protect you. This page covers residential treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, and youth behavioral health programs, including placements arranged by families and state agencies.

Recent reports and our investigations make clear that sexual abuse of residents is a major problem at these facilities. Survivors can seek compensation for the harm they suffered when the evidence supports institutional responsibility and the claim meets the applicable filing rules.

You do not need to know the name of the corporation behind the facility before contacting us. Start with where you stayed, approximately when you were there, and what happened.

October 14, 2026

Pennsylvania Sex Abuse Lawsuits and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault in Pennsylvania may have the right to file civil lawsuits and seek financial compensation. Our lawyers handle claims against institutions that failed to protect the people in their care, including schools, churches, juvenile detention centers, and residential treatment facilities.

Our lawyers explain the process of filing sex abuse lawsuits in Pennsylvania, including the statute of limitations, potential settlement compensation, and recent verdicts and settlements. If the abuse happened years ago, do not assume that alone prevents you from bringing a claim. The deadline depends on your circumstances and which version of the law applies.

If you are a victim of sexual abuse and want to file a sex abuse lawsuit, we can help you. Contact us today at 800-553-8082 or reach out to us online.