On this page, we will look at negligence sex abuse lawsuits brought against the state of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) for failing to protect children from sexual and physical abuse. Minors who were abused after being placed by DSHS in foster care, residential treatment centers, or…
NFL star quarterback Deshaun Watson defended civil tort lawsuits filed by 23 women who allege that Watson sexually assaulted them during private massage sessions. After Harris County declined to pursue criminal charges against Watson, he was traded to the Cleveland Browns who promptly gave him a new fully guaranteed contract…
Sexual abuse in Nevada juvenile detention centers has devastating consequences for victims and their families, impacting their emotional, physical, and psychological well-being. These facilities are intended to provide rehabilitation and care for troubled youth. They often do just the opposite. The facilities have many systemic failures that create environments where…
This page will look at sex abuse lawsuits against Acadia Healthcare brought by patients at Acadia treatment facilities. Acadia Healthcare (Acadia) has faced multiple lawsuits and investigations over allegations of sexual abuse involving vulnerable patients in its behavioral health facilities. These claims have highlighted systemic issues concerning patient safety, staff…
On this page, we will look at civil lawsuits involving sexual abuse of juvenile residents at the Detroit Behavioral Institute (“DBI”). New investigations and evidence has shown that juvenile residents at DBI were frequently the victims of sexual abuse and assault by staff. Victims of sexual abuse at DBI are…
On this page, we will discuss sexual abuse lawsuits brought by juvenile inmates who were sexually abused or assaulted at the Bay Pines Center in Michigan. The Bay Pines Center is a juvenile detention and residential treatment facility operated by the state of Michigan. New evidence has shown that juvenile…
On this page, we will discuss sexual abuse lawsuits brought by juvenile inmates who were sexually abused or assaulted at the Shawono Center in Michigan. The Shawono Center is a juvenile “treatment facility” operated by the state of Michigan. Juvenile residents at Shawono are frequently victims of sexual assault by…
If you were the victim of sexual abuse or assault, either as a child or an adult, you 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. In this post, we will take a…
This page will discuss sexual abuse lawsuits involving Lakeside Academy in Michigan. Lakeside Academy was a residential treatment facility in western Michigan that housed many juveniles who were wards of the state. Lakeside shut down in 2020 after evidence surfaced that juvenile residents were victims of abuse by staff. Victims…
If you were the victim of sexual abuse or assault, either as a child or an adult, you 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. In this post, we will provide a…