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This page will look at sexual abuse lawsuits against Indiana University and Dr. Bradford Bomba. Dr. Bomba was the physician for the Indiana University men’s basketball team and for other sports programs at the university from the 1960s to the 1990s. During that time, Dr. Bomba sexually abused countless student patients under his care.

Our firm is actively seeking and accepting sex abuse cases against Indiana University by anyone who was sexually abused by Dr. Bomba. Contact today at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

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Under New Mexico 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 New Mexico. We will also analyze the potential settlement value of New Mexico sex abuse lawsuits.

News & Updates

October 12, 2024: A jury in New Mexico issued a massive $485 million verdict in a sex abuse case in which a young girl was sexually assaulted by her foster father. The lawsuit was filed against the foster parents as well as Acadia Healthcare, a national behavioral health care provider that was involved in placing the girl in her foster home pursuant to its contract with the state of New Mexico.

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Universal Health Services (UHS) has been the subject of numerous lawsuits and investigations alleging sexual abuse of vulnerable patients within its behavioral health facilities. These allegations have shed light on systemic problems related to patient safety, staff misconduct, and the company’s failure to respond adequately to reports of abuse. Families of victims and advocates argue that UHS has prioritized profits over patient well-being, fostering environments where abuse can occur unchecked.

About UHS

UHS is the largest facility-based behavioral health provider in the country, with its subsidiaries operating 349 behavioral health facilities in the United States, Washington DC, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United Kingdom. It is a Fortune 500 Company with over $11 billion in annual revenue. UHS has its headquarters in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

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On this page, our national sex abuse lawyers will look at civil lawsuits involving child sexual abuse at Rock River Academy, a residential treatment center for girls that was shut down in 2015.

If you are a victim, contact our sex abuse lawyers today at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

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Under Minnesota 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 Minnesota. We will also analyze the potential settlement value of Minnesota sex abuse lawsuits.

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

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This page will look at sex abuse lawsuits against the Timberline Knolls residential treatment facility in Illinois. Anyone who was sexually abused or assaulted at Timberline Knolls may bring a civil lawsuit and seek financial compensation.

If you are a victim, contact our sex abuse lawyers today at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

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Victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault in Alabama 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 Alabama. We will look at the relevant laws regarding sex abuse and the average settlement value of these cases.

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This page will look at sexual abuse lawsuits involving the Waxter Juvenile Detention Center in Laurel, Maryland. Countless children who were inmates at Waxter may have been the victims of sexual assault and abuse by the staff at the facility over the years.

Under a new law in Maryland, these victims of childhood sexual abuse can now file civil lawsuits against the state and get compensation for their suffering.

Our lawyers believe these juvenile detention center lawsuits will settle, and the settlement amounts will be high.  If you have a sexual abuse lawsuit against a juvenile detention facility like Waxter, contact our sex abuse attorneys today for free consultation. Contact us online or call us at 800-553-8082.

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This post will explain the basics of Utah sexual abuse lawsuits. We examine how Utah law defines sexual abuse and assault and when victims of sexual abuse can file civil lawsuits and get compensation. We will also analyze the potential settlement value of sex abuse lawsuits in Utah.

How is Sexual Abuse Defined in Utah?

The legal definition of sexual abuse or sexual assault in Utah is essentially the same as it is in other states. Under Utah law, any form of unwanted and intentional sexual touching or contact can qualify as sex abuse. The touching can be considered “sexual” when it involves a person’s intimate body parts.

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