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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 schools can now bring civil lawsuits against the state and get financial compensation. This page will look at sex abuse lawsuits against juvenile facilities in Maryland.

Maryland Juvenile Detention Center Sex Abuse Lawsuit News and Updates

Victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault can file civil lawsuits against their abuser and other third parties, such as schools, churches, etc. Our sex abuse lawyers help victims get financial compensation by filing civil lawsuits against parties who negligently allowed the abuse to occur or failed to prevent it. New laws in Maryland have made it easier for victims of childhood sex abuse to bring civil lawsuits, even when the abuse occurred decades ago.

In this post, we will discuss the process of filing a civil lawsuit for sexual abuse in Maryland. We will look at the relevant laws regarding sex abuse and, specifically, clergy abuse lawsuits and the average settlement value of these cases.

If you have suffered from abuse, we are here to help.  Contact our law firm today at 800-553-8082 for a free consultation.

The Polinsky Children’s Center, a temporary shelter for children in San Diego County, is now at the center of over 100 lawsuits alleging decades of sexual abuse. The facility, which was meant to provide a safe haven for children removed from their homes due to neglect or abuse, is now accused of failing to protect them from horrific mistreatment within its own walls.

Survivors who lived at the facility between 1994 and 2020 have come forward with allegations that staff members, older residents, and others repeatedly sexually abused them while they were in custody. The lawsuits describe a range of abuse, from molestation and groping to violent sexual assault. Many survivors say that their reports were ignored or dismissed by those in charge, and some claim they were threatened with further abuse if they spoke up.

The lawsuits argue that the County of San Diego, which operates the facility, failed in its responsibility to protect the children in its care. Allegations include the failure to conduct thorough background checks on employees, a lack of supervision that allowed abuse to go unchecked, and a culture of silence that discouraged victims from coming forward. In some cases, survivors claim that known abusers continued working at the facility even after concerns were raised about their behavior.

This page examines silicosis lawsuits, their potential settlement amounts, and jury payouts.

Silicosis is a lung disease caused by occupational exposure to airborne silica dust particles from stone like granite, quartz, and other construction materials. Anyone who was exposed to silica dust from construction materials and has been diagnosed with silicosis may be eligible to file a silicosis lawsuit and receive financial compensation. Our silicosis lawyers explain how silicosis lawsuits work and the potential settlement value of these cases.

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Victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault in Texas can file civil lawsuits against their abuser and other third parties, such as schools, churches, etc. Our sex abuse lawyers help victims get financial compensation by filing civil lawsuits against parties who negligently allowed the abuse to occur or failed to prevent it.

In this post, we will look at the process of filing a civil lawsuit for sexual abuse in Texas. We will look at the relevant laws regarding sex abuse and the average settlement value of these cases.


Texas Sex Abuse Lawsuit Updates

Fairmount Behavioral Health System in Philadelphia has faced repeated allegations of sexual abuse, neglect, and institutional failures that have left vulnerable patients—many of them minors—exposed to serious harm. As a psychiatric treatment facility owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the largest behavioral health providers in the country, Fairmount has a long history of failing to protect the very individuals it is meant to serve.

Families turn to facilities like Fairmount in times of crisis, trusting that their loved ones will receive the care and supervision they need. But for far too many patients, the reality has been the opposite. Investigations, lawsuits, and media reports have exposed patterns of abuse, including sexual assaults by staff members, attacks by other residents due to a lack of supervision, and a corporate culture that prioritizes profit over patient safety. Instead of receiving treatment in a secure and compassionate environment, residents at Fairmount have been subjected to traumatic experiences that can have lifelong consequences.

If you or a loved one has suffered sexual abuse at Fairmount Behavioral Health System, you are not alone. Survivors have the right to seek justice, hold responsible parties accountable, and demand changes to prevent future abuse. Our Pennsylvania sex abuse lawyers are here to help. Call us at 800-553-8082 to discuss your case in a free, confidential consultation.

Victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault can file civil lawsuits against their abuser and other third parties, such as schools, churches, etc. Our sex abuse lawyers help victims get financial compensation by filing civil lawsuits against parties who negligently allowed the abuse to occur or failed to prevent it.

In this post, we will discuss the process of filing a civil lawsuit for sexual abuse in Nevada. We will look at the relevant laws regarding sex abuse and the average settlement value of these cases.

Our attorneys also provide the latest updates from the Zantac class action lawsuit (including the disastrous news of the class action judge dismissing all of the federal court Zantac lawsuits. This page was updated on January 31, 2025

If you have a Zantac claim that was not filed or registered in the MDL, call 800-553-8082 or contact us online.  Right now, our firm is limiting our cases to bladder and liver cancer claims.

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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 brief overview of sexual abuse lawsuits in Virginia. We will look at the Virginia statute of limitations for sex abuse civil cases and the potential settlement value of these cases. We will also discuss how a new proposed law in Virginia could make it much easier for child sex abuse victims to bring lawsuits. If you have a Virginia sex abuse case, contact us today for a free consultation at 800-553-8082.

Virginia Sex Abuse Lawsuit Updates

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.  For decades, schools, churches, and treatment centers have used a playbook to silence victims—destroying records, intimidating survivors, and using legal loopholes to dodge responsibility. But courts are catching up, and new laws in New York are forcing these institutions to pay for the harm they caused.

In this post, we will provide a brief overview of sexual abuse lawsuits in New York. We will explain the applicable statute of limitations for sex abuse civil cases in New York and how settlement amounts are calculated in these cases.

If you have a New York sex abuse lawsuit, contact us today for a free consultation at 800-553-8082.

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