Sex Abuse

May 22, 2026

Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuits

Uber is facing one of the largest waves of passenger sexual assault lawsuits in U.S. history. Survivors across the country allege that Uber drivers sexually assaulted them and that the company is legally responsible because it failed to screen drivers properly, ignored prior complaints, and did not implement basic safety measures.

These claims are now consolidated in In re: Uber Technologies Inc., Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation, MDL No. 3084, in the Northern District of California. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation centralized these lawsuits because they share common factual questions about Uber’s knowledge of sexual assault reports, driver screening, driver training, and safety measures. JPML Transfer Order.

As of mid-May 2026, more than 3,000 plaintiffs have joined the federal MDL, with hundreds more cases still pending in the California coordinated proceeding. The first MDL trial began in January 2026, and the jury returned an $8.5 million verdict in early February. Our lawyers believe these are exceptionally strong cases. The evidence points to a pattern: repeated warnings about dangerous drivers, no action from Uber, and preventable assaults that followed.

May 21, 2026

Camp Barrett Juvenile Hall Sex Abuse Lawsuit Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Camp Barrett was a juvenile detention facility operated by the San Diego County Probation Department and located in Alpine, California. It was meant to serve as a rehabilitation program for boys placed in custody by the juvenile court system, many of whom were minors with no history of violence. But for some of the youth sent there, Camp Barrett became a site of profound trauma from physical and sexual abuse.

Camp Barrett sex abuse lawsuits involve allegations that staff members sexually abused boys in their custody, taking advantage of the facility’s isolation and lack of oversight. The reports describe a system that did not simply overlook warning signs but created the conditions that allowed abuse to occur. Officers had access to children in private spaces, complaints were ignored or never documented, and leadership failed to act despite indications of misconduct.

Instead of safety and rehabilitation, these boys were met with exploitation. And the very institution responsible for their care, the San Diego County Probation Department, now faces serious questions about how this abuse was allowed to continue unchecked for years.

May 21, 2026

Maryville Academy Sex Abuse Lawsuits: Updates & Deadlines

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Maryville Academy sex abuse lawsuits involve allegations that boys and other vulnerable children placed at the former Catholic-run youth facility in Des Plaines, Illinois, were sexually abused by clergy, staff, or administrators who should never have had access to children.

For years, Maryville Academy was presented as a safe haven for vulnerable children. It was supposed to be a place where at-risk youth could receive care, education, structure, and spiritual guidance. Survivors now describe something very different: abuse, ignored complaints, institutional silence, and a failure by church and facility leadership to protect the children in their care.

The Maryville Academy scandal is not just about individual acts of abuse. It is about an institution that allegedly enabled, protected, or failed to stop abusers while vulnerable children were under its control. Recent allegations involve multiple priests and administrators associated with Maryville Academy, with claims reaching back to the 1980s.

May 20, 2026

Michigan Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

If you were sexually abused in Michigan, whether it happened recently or decades ago, this page is your starting point. Civil lawsuits are often the only way survivors can hold not just abusers, but also the institutions that enabled them, accountable.

Right now, Michigan is on the edge of a major shift. A new legislative package could soon unlock the courthouse doors for thousands of people whose claims have been shut out for years by a broken statute of limitations. The law is moving. Survivors need to be ready.

This page explains how sex abuse survivors can bring civil lawsuits in Michigan and seek compensation. Our lawyers will discuss Michigan’s statute of limitations for civil sex abuse cases, the pending Justice for Survivors legislation, institutional liability, juvenile detention center abuse claims, residential treatment facility cases, and recent Michigan sex abuse settlements and verdicts.

May 20, 2026

Mormon Church Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

On this page, our lawyers will discuss LDS sexual abuse lawsuits against the Mormon Church (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).

We will explain the legal requirements for bringing a Mormon Church sex abuse lawsuit, and our attorneys will also examine the expected average settlement payout value of remaining cases.

We expect more LDS Church sex abuse settlements in 2026. If you have a claim, contact us today at 800-553-8082 or get a free consultation.

May 18, 2026

Roblox Child Sex Abuse Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

A growing number of families are suing Roblox after learning their children were groomed, exploited, or exposed to sexually explicit content through the platform. Roblox spent years branding itself as a safe, kid-focused place to create and play. These lawsuits say that the promise did not match reality, and too many children have been exploited as a result.

Several high-profile cases, including federal lawsuits filed around the country and consumer class action claims over marketing and monetization practices, allege that Roblox failed to protect minors from foreseeable risks. In federal court, most of the child exploitation and grooming cases are now coordinated in the Roblox MDL in the Northern District of California, Case No. 25-md-03166-RS, before Chief Judge Richard Seeborg.

The core allegations are straightforward. Families claim Roblox allowed predators and explicit content to circulate, failed to enforce meaningful safety barriers, and profited from design choices that kept kids engaged while leaving them vulnerable. Many complaints describe the same pattern: predators initiate contact through in-game chat or messaging, build trust, and then push children to move conversations to third-party apps like Discord or Snapchat, where monitoring is weaker, and the harm escalates.

May 18, 2026

California Institute for Women Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

The California Institution for Women, usually called CIW, is the state’s oldest women’s prison and one of its most troubled. Located in the Chino area of San Bernardino County and operated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, CIW has long been associated with overcrowding, inadequate medical care, and repeated allegations of sexual abuse by staff.

This page will look at civil lawsuits for sexual abuse of female prisoners at the California Institution for Women in Chino. Inmates at CIW have been subjected to alleged sexual abuse at the hands of correctional officers through threats and coercion. Many inmates have also alleged sexual abuse by the prison OB-GYN during medical exams.

In recent years, former inmates have come forward describing sexual assault by correctional officers and predatory conduct during medical exams, including CIW’s longtime OB-GYN, Dr. Scott Lee. Those revelations have led to civil sexual assault lawsuits, a federal investigation, and renewed scrutiny of how California prisons protect the women in their custody.

May 17, 2026

Texas Sex Abuse Lawsuit Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

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.

This page looks at the process of filing a civil lawsuit for sexual abuse in Texas and the laws governing these claims.

We also look at the relevant laws regarding sex abuse and the average settlement value of these cases.

May 15, 2026

San Bernardino Juvenile Detention Center Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

On this page, we will look at sex abuse lawsuits involving San Bernardino Juvenile Detention Centers in California. A growing number of victims of sexual abuse at juvenile facilities in San Bernardino County are coming forward and filing civil lawsuits.

Survivors of sexual abuse at juvenile detention facilities in San Bernardino County deserve justice. If you or someone you love experienced abuse while under 18 at one of these facilities, California law may now allow you to pursue a civil lawsuit, even if the abuse occurred many years ago. If you have a potential case, call us today at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

San Bernardino Juvenile Detention Facilities

May 14, 2026

California Sexual Abuse Lawsuits and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault are bringing civil lawsuits in California and getting significant settlements. Thanks to new changes in California law, it is now much easier for sex abuse victims to access the civil courts.

In this post, we will examine the process and laws related to sex abuse lawsuits in California. We will also examine the average settlement amounts of these cases and provide examples of settlements and jury payouts.

If you have a sex abuse case in California, contact us today online or call 800-553-8082.