On this page we will look at civil lawsuits alleging that juvenile detainees and foster children at VisionQuest facilities were sexually abused by staff members. If you were sexually abused at a VisionQuest facility, you may be able to get financial compensation. Call us today at 800-553-8082. About VisionQuest VisionQuest…
In this post, we will look at Philadelphia sex abuse lawsuits. We will explain how sex abuse is defined under Pennsylvania law and the basics of how victims of sexual abuse in Philadelphia can file civil lawsuits and get financial compensation. We will also look at various schools, churches, and…
This page will look at lawsuits involving sexual abuse of juvenile inmates at Wolverine Secure Treatment Center (“WSTC”) in Saginaw County, Michigan. Recent evidence suggests that countless juvenile inmates at WSTC may have been victims of sexual abuse committed by staff members at the facility. WSTC abuse victims are now…
This page looks at the growing tide of lawsuits alleging that Boston area doctor Derrick Todd, M.D., at Bringham and Women’s Hospital sexually abused hundreds of females. A growing number of women have come forward and filed lawsuits alleging that Dr. Todd performed unnecessary pelvic and rectal exams on them…
Recent reports and investigations have shown that detainees at Maryland juvenile detention centers (the Hickey School, Cheltenham, and Waxter, in particular) were often subjected to sexual abuse and assault by staff and other inmates. Thanks to a new law in Maryland, victims of child sexual abuse at Maryland juvenile detention…
For years, the Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center (DCJDC) and similar juvenile facilities throughout Pennsylvania have come under intense scrutiny for their inability to safeguard young inmates from violence and sexual abuse. Numerous facilities have been the target of extensive state investigations, faced high-profile lawsuits, and reached substantial settlements, all…
This page will look at civil lawsuits involving the sexual abuse of juvenile inmates at the Illinois Youth Center Harrisburg (IYC Harrisburg). IYC Harrisburg was the scene of widespread inmate abuse and mistreatment, including sexual abuse of juvenile inmates by the staff members who were supposed to be protecting them.…
Sexual abuse laws across the United States vary significantly. Each state has its unique statutes of limitations, definitions of consent, and levels of victim support, which can drastically affect the ease with which individuals can bring forward and sustain claims. In recent years, media attention regarding child sexual abuse scandals…
This page will look at recent sexual abuse lawsuits filed by former patients at the Good Shepard Services mental health treatment center for youth. The lawsuits were filed under the new law CVA law in Maryland and they alleged that the state Department of Juvenile Services negligently failed to prevent…
The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation is set to hear oral arguments on May 25, 2003, to determine whether to consolidate all cheer sex abuse lawsuits filed against various coaches, gyms, and organizations in the competitive cheerleading industry under one judge for centralized pretrial proceedings. March 2024 Update In…