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Uber has been facing a growing number of allegations and civil lawsuits from rideshare passengers alleging that Uber drivers sexually assaulted them. The lawsuits against Uber allege that the company should be held liable for these sexual assaults because it negligently failed to screen its drivers properly.

Recently, a growing number of sexual assault lawsuits with similar allegations have been filed against Uber across the country. These cases were recently consolidated into an Uber new class action lawsuit (In re: Uber Technologies Inc., Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation – MDL No. 3084).  This new MDL has over 1,400 plaintiffs over 29 states as of November 2024 and is expected to grow to the thousands.

This page will provide the latest news and updates on the Uber driver sexual assault litigation. Our lawyers also provide our predictions on the potential settlement value of these cases. Continue reading

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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.

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On this page, our national sex abuse lawyers will look at sexual abuse lawsuits against residential treatment facilities. Residential treatment facilities have become very popular in recent years, offering inpatient mental and behavioral health services to residents, and often housing juveniles with state funding.

Recent reports and investigations have shown that sexual abuse of residents is a major problem at these facilities. Victims of sexual abuse at residential treatment centers can file civil lawsuits against the facility and get compensation for their injuries.

About Residential Treatment Facilities

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Under Oregon law, anyone who has been the victim of sexual abuse or assault can file a civil lawsuit against not just the person who abused them but also against churches, schools, or other third parties who negligently enabled the abuse to happen. This post will look at the basic elements of a sex abuse lawsuit in Oregon. We will also analyze the potential settlement amounts for Oregon sex abuse lawsuits.

We also provide the latest news and updates on Oregon sex abuse lawsuits.

How is Sexual Abuse Defined in Oregon?

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Our sex abuse lawyers represent victims of human trafficking in lawsuits against web companies, hotels, and other businesses that facilitate or profit from human sex trafficking.  Our primary focus here is lawsuits against hotels that looked the other way. Victims of trafficking can bring civil lawsuits against these hotels and get significant financial compensation.

This post will explain what constitutes human trafficking for legal purposes and how certain businesses indirectly facilitate or profit from it. We will also discuss how human trafficking victims might be able to sue these businesses and get monetary compensation.

If you have been the victim of human trafficking, we are here to help you. Call our sex abuse lawyers today at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

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This page is about settlement compensation in sex abuse civil lawsuits. We look at sex abuse settlement amounts and jury awards, analyzing both example compensation claims and discussing how payouts are calculated in sex abuse lawsuits.

Our attorneys handle these claims nationwide. If you are a victim of sexual assault or abuse, call us today at 800-553-8082 or contact us confidentially online.   Our sex abuse lawyers can help you get the compensation and justice you deserve for what you have been through.

Sex Abuse Lawsuit News and Updates

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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 Massachusetts. We will look at the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts could make it much easier for child sex abuse victims to bring lawsuits. If you have a Massachusetts sex abuse case, contact us today for a free consultation at 800-553-8082.

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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 Washington. We will look at the Washington statute of limitations for sex abuse civil cases and the potential settlement value of these cases.

Our lawyers also discuss how a new proposed law in Washington could make it much easier for child sex abuse victims to bring lawsuits. If you have a Washington sex abuse case, contact us today for a free consultation at 800-553-8082.

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Under Wisconsin law, anyone who has been the victim of sexual abuse or assault can file a civil lawsuit against not just the person who abused them but also against churches, schools, or other third parties who negligently enabled the abuse to happen. This post will look at the basic elements of a sex abuse lawsuit in Wisconsin. We will also analyze the potential settlement value of Wisconsin sex abuse lawsuits.

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There was an awful problem with sex abuse in Illinois detention centers for decades.  Now, victims are seeing settlement compensation for their suffering.

Recent investigations and victims who have come forward have show with new clarity the extent that inmates at juvenile detention facilities in Illinois were subject to sexual abuse and sexual assault by staff and other inmates. Victims of sexual abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers are now coming forward and filing lawsuits against the state and the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice.

This page is about how to sign up for a Illinois detention center sex abuse lawsuit and how settlement amounts will be calculated in these lawsuits.

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