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

Virginia Sex Abuse Lawsuit Updates

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This post will explain the basics of Utah sexual abuse lawsuits. Our lawyers 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.

Understanding Your Legal Rights in Utah Sexual Abuse Cases

If you are considering a civil lawsuit for sexual abuse in Utah, you are not alone, and you are not without options in many cases.  This page is for survivors who want to understand how Utah law treats sexual abuse claims and what rights they may have to seek justice and compensation. Whether the abuse happened recently or decades ago, understanding how the legal system defines sexual abuse, how civil lawsuits work, and what deadlines apply is the first step toward making an informed decision.

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This page explains how sex abuse victims can bring civil lawsuits in Michigan and get compensation. Our lawyers will discuss the newly amended statute of limitations for sex abuse civil cases in Michigan. Finally, we will examine these cases’ potential settlement value and recent settlements and verdicts in Michigan sex abuse lawsuits.

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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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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

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A disturbing privacy scandal has rocked Northwell Health after a former employee was charged with secretly recording people in bathroom facilities at the system’s Sleep Disorder Center and Stars Rehabilitation Center in Nassau County.

According to a newly filed class action lawsuit, the hospital failed to inform patients and staff for nearly a year after the recordings were discovered in April 2024.

The employee, Sanjai Syamaprasad, allegedly installed fake smoke detectors equipped with hidden cameras inside bathrooms, some directly above toilets. The devices were attached with Velcro and went undetected until another staff member caught Syamaprasad watching footage of a person using the bathroom on his laptop.

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Victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault have the right to file civil lawsuits and get financial compensation. Recent changes in the law are now making it easier for abuse victims to seek justice in the civil courts. This post will discuss how sex abuse victims can file civil lawsuits in Indiana and look at the potential settlement value of these cases.

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This page will look at sex abuse lawsuits against Acadia Healthcare brought by patients at Acadia treatment facilities.

Acadia Healthcare (Acadia) has faced multiple lawsuits and investigations over allegations of sexual abuse involving vulnerable patients in its behavioral health facilities. These claims have highlighted systemic issues concerning patient safety, staff misconduct, and the company’s inadequate response to abuse reports. Families of victims and advocates argue that Acadia has placed profits above patient care, creating environments where abuse can occur without proper oversight.

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Dr. Barry Brock, a longtime OB-GYN affiliated with Cedars-Sinai, is now at the center of a growing sexual abuse scandal that has left hundreds of women seeking justice. As of early January 2025, more than 160 women have come forward, filing lawsuits accusing Dr. Brock of inappropriate and medically unjustifiable behavior during their care.

These sexual assault lawsuits not only name Dr. Barry Brock but also the institutions where he worked, including Cedars-Sinai and other Los Angeles facilities.  Why? Because they failed to protect patients from his predatory behavior. This Dr. Barry Brock lawsuit shows just how medical institutions enabled abuse by ignoring complaints and prioritizing their reputations and their social relationships with their colleagues over patient safety.

If you were one of Dr. Brock’s patients, you likely feel anger, confusion, or betrayal. Many survivors recount invasive exams without gloves, lewd comments about their bodies, and procedures that caused lasting physical and emotional harm. Worse, when some of these concerns were reported to Cedars-Sinai staff, they were dismissed with excuses like, “That’s just how he is.” Such disregard for patient welfare is at the core of institutional sexual abuse lawsuits, where hospitals and clinics must be held accountable for their role in enabling predators.

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Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health (Devereux) operates mental health treatment facilities across the U.S. Like many other behavioral health companies, Devereux has come under scrutiny recently for neglecting patients, particularly juveniles, in its facilities and leaving them vulnerable to sexual abuse.

This page will look at sex abuse lawsuits against Devereux Foundation by former residential mental health patients who were sexually abused or assaulted while at a Devereux facility.

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