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On this page, our 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.

Residential Treatment Facilities

The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation is set to hear oral arguments on May 25, 2003, to determine whether to consolidate all cheer sex abuse lawsuits filed against various coaches, gyms, and organizations in the competitive cheerleading industry under one judge for centralized pretrial proceedings.

March 2024 Update

In a recent ruling, U.S. District Judge Richard E. Myers III dismissed claims against two North Carolina cheer coaches and the U.S. All-Star Federation regarding their alleged failure to report sexual abuse. The judge found they cannot be held liable for “aiding and abetting” the abuse.

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.

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 

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.

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Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

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.

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