Sex Abuse

March 17, 2024

Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center Sex Abuse Lawsuits

On this page, we will look at sex abuse lawsuits involving juveniles who were detained at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center (BCJJC), a detention facility in Baltimore, Maryland for juvenile offenders. A new law in Maryland now gives victims of child sexual abuse the ability to file civil lawsuits against the state to seek financial compensation even when the abuse occurred decades ago.

About BCJJC

The Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center is a juvenile detention and reform facility operated by the state of Maryland and located in Baltimore City. BCJJC was opened in 2003 in a newly built, multi-purpose facility located at 300 North Gay Street (just a few blocks from City Hall).

February 21, 2024

Missouri Reform School Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Agape Baptist Church, Inc. faces accusations of negligently contributing to and causing the death of a former resident of its reformatory school. The individual passed away due to multiple organ failure at the age of 29. Kathleen Britt, the decedent’s mother, recently filed a civil lawsuit seeking to hold the reform school liable for her son’s death. This is just the latest of a growing number of lawsuits reform schools in Missouri for sexual assault and abuse.

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February 12, 2024

Dr. Anderson University of Michigan Sex Abuse Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

For over 3 decades, Dr. Robert Anderson sexually abused countless students and patients at the University of Michigan, while administrators did nothing. In 2023, the University agreed to a $490 million settlement to resolve claims by some of Dr. Anderson’s former victims. Although the deadline to participate in this settlement has now expired, Michigan may be passing a new law that will give more of Dr. Anderson’s victims the change to bring their own claims and get financial compensation.

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February 5, 2024

Cheltenham Youth Detention Center Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will discuss civil lawsuits being brought by former juvenile inmates at the Cheltenham You Detention Center who were the victims of sexual abuse at that facility. Countless young detainees at Cheltenham may have been victimized by staff or other offenders at the facility over the years. Thanks to a new law in Maryland, these victims are now coming forward and filing lawsuits to get financial compensation for their injuries.

About Cheltenham Youth Detention Center

Situated in Prince George’s County, Cheltenham operates as a secure detention center catering to both male and female juveniles awaiting court proceedings or placement in treatment facilities. It houses male juvenile offenders from the DC suburbs and southern Maryland: Prince George’s, Montgomery, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties.

January 10, 2024

Indiana Sex Abuse Lawsuits Against Dr. David Moore

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

A sex abuse lawsuit has been filed against Dr. William David Moore, an Indiana gynecologist, and three healthcare facilities, on behalf of at least 82 women between the ages of 15 and 73.

The lawsuit alleges that Dr. Moore sexually assaulted patients and took unauthorized photos since at least 1994. The incidents reportedly occurred during treatments at Ambulatory Care Center, Marion General Hospital, and Dr. Moore Women’s Healthcare, Dr. Moore’s private practice in Marion, Indiana. T

he complaint cites hidden photos and sexual assault during gynecological exams, indicating that Dr. Moore touched women’s genitalia inappropriately during exams, did not wear gloves during pelvic exams, photographed women’s genitalia without consent, and ordered unneeded medical tests.

September 25, 2023

Statute of Limitations on Sexual Abuse Cases

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will explain the statute of limitations on civil lawsuits for sexual abuse and sexual assault. Every state has its own separate law on the statute of limitations and the facts of each individual case are often very unique, so it is important to consult with an attorney to evaluate how the statute of limitations applies to your case.

If you have been the victim of sexual abuse or sexual assault, contact the sex abuse lawyers at Miller & Zois for a free, confidential evaluation of your case.

Child Sex Abuse Statute of Limitation State Grades

May 10, 2023

Breakdown of the $5 Million Trump Sex Abuse Verdict

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Yesterday, the sex abuse civil lawsuit against former President Donald Trump concluded in federal court with the jury finding that Trump sexually abused the plaintiff, E. Jean Carroll, and awarding Carroll $5,000,000 in damages. In this post we will provide a simple summary of the backstory behind this lawsuit, including details of the factual allegations made against Trump. We will also provide links to downloaded copies of the actual documents filed in the case, including the Complaint that initiated the lawsuit back in August 2020, and the various motions that were filed along the way.

We will also discuss what will likely happen next in the case, including whether Trump will actually be forced to pay the $5 million verdict.

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March 19, 2023

Sex Abuse Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault can often get financial compensation for their pain and suffering by bringing a civil lawsuit against the abuser or the employer/organization that enabled the abuse. Almost any type of criminal sexual conduct or unwanted sexual contact can form the basis for a sexual abuse or sexual assault lawsuit.

Royal Rangers Sex Abuse Lawsuit Settlement

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

The Assemblies of God recently settled a sexual assault lawsuit filed by a group of men who claimed that they were abused as children while participating in the Royal Rangers Christian youth program. The amount of the settlement was not disclosed. This case marks a continuing trend in which various religious organizations have had to settle lawsuits for clergy sex abuse occurring in one of their youth programs.