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November 1, 2026

Washington Sex Abuse Lawsuits

If you were the victim of sexual abuse or assault in Seattle or anywhere in Washington, either as a child or an adult, you may have the right to bring a civil lawsuit. The lawsuit may name not only the abuser but also a school, facility, company, government agency, church, or other organization that enabled the abuse or failed to protect you. Our sex abuse attorneys help survivors hold these institutions accountable.

This page looks at sexual abuse lawsuits in Washington, including recent cases, settlement amounts, the statute of limitations, and what you actually have to prove to bring a claim.

Washington has also changed its statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse. For qualifying abuse occurring on or after June 6, 2024, there is no civil statute of limitations. Older claims are different. We explain those rules below because, unfortunately, the answer for an older survivor is not nearly as simple.

October 28, 2026

New York Sex Abuse Lawsuits and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Victims of sexual abuse or assault, either as a child or an adult, have the right to bring a civil lawsuit against both their abuser and any school, company, or organization that might be liable for the abuse.

For decades, schools, churches, and treatment centers have used a playbook to silence victims, destroying records, intimidating survivors, and using legal loopholes to dodge responsibility. But courts are catching up, and new laws in New York are forcing these institutions to pay for the harm they caused.

In this post, we will provide a brief overview of sexual abuse lawsuits in New York. We will explain the applicable statute of limitations for sex abuse civil cases in New York and how settlement amounts are calculated in these cases.

October 25, 2026

Los Angeles Juvenile Hall Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

By Ronald V. Miller, Jr. Miller & Zois has extensive experience representing survivors of sexual abuse. Our attorneys include partner Laura G. Zois, who handles sexual assault lawsuits.

Los Angeles County is at the center of one of the largest institutional child sexual abuse scandals in American history. Survivors of horrific abuse in juvenile halls and foster homes operated by the county have finally begun to see long-overdue justice after decades of silence, retaliation, and systemic neglect.

January 1, 2027 legal changes: California’s new SB 577 may affect the filing window and potential recovery in some sexual abuse claims against Los Angeles County. The timing of a lawsuit can matter, although January 1 is not a universal filing deadline. Read what changes.

October 24, 2026

New Jersey Sex Abuse Lawsuits and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Now more than ever, victims of sexual abuse and sexual assault can access the civil justice system in New Jersey to hold abusers and the institutions that enabled them accountable.

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

We also have a separate page covering New Jersey juvenile detention center sexual abuse lawsuits, including cases involving Jamesburg and other state and county facilities.

October 23, 2026

Florida Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

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 some abuse victims to seek justice in the civil courts. This post will discuss how sex abuse victims can file civil lawsuits in Florida and look at the potential settlement value of these cases.

Florida sexual abuse lawsuits can involve schools, churches, juvenile detention centers, hospitals, residential treatment facilities, employers, and other institutions that failed to protect people from abuse. The legal claims and filing deadlines are often very different depending on who committed the abuse, when it happened, and who the victim is suing.

Our lawyers are reviewing sexual abuse claims involving institutions that negligently enabled or failed to prevent abuse. For a free consultation, call 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

October 21, 2026

Sex Abuse Lawsuits Against Illinois Youth Center Harrisburg

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page looks at civil lawsuits involving the sexual abuse of juvenile inmates at Illinois Youth Center Harrisburg (IYC Harrisburg). Former inmates allege that they were sexually abused by staff members who were supposed to be protecting them. These claims are part of the wider Illinois juvenile detention center sexual abuse litigation, in which survivors are seeking compensation for abuse that occurred while they were children in state custody.

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice had an obligation to protect children at IYC Harrisburg. The lawsuits allege that state employees and officials failed to prevent abuse, ignored warning signs, and in some cases failed to act when young people reported what was happening. Federal survey results and independent monitoring reports raise serious questions about whether the safeguards at Harrisburg were adequate.

The litigation has grown considerably since the first cases were filed in 2024. In a March 2026 disclosure, Illinois acknowledged 48 Court of Claims cases involving more than 1,100 claimants alleging sexual abuse at state youth centers. The state is fighting the lawsuits, including by seeking dismissal on procedural grounds.

October 20, 2026

Tennessee Personal Injury Verdicts | Average and Median Awards

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will look at the trial and settlement value of personal injury cases in Tennessee. We will also look at key points of Tennessee law on personal injury and tort cases.

How much is a personal injury case worth in Tennessee? That depends on the injury, the evidence, the insurance coverage, and where the case is filed. But Tennessee adds a few problems that injured people in many other states do not have to deal with. There is a one-year statute of limitations for most injury claims, a harsh comparative fault rule, and statutory limits on pain and suffering damages that can take millions of dollars away from a jury’s verdict.

There is another problem that does not get nearly enough attention. Tennessee generally makes each negligent defendant responsible only for its own percentage of fault. If an insurance company can convince the jury that someone else caused part of the injury, even someone who is not in the courtroom, that can reduce the amount its insured has to pay.

October 17, 2026

Delaware Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

If you were the victim of sexual abuse or assault in Delaware, either as a child or an adult, you may 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.

Delaware eliminated the statute of limitations for most childhood sexual abuse claims in 2007. But not every older claim survived that change, and adult survivors face a much shorter deadline. This page explains the Delaware statute of limitations for sex abuse lawsuits, who can be held responsible, and the potential settlement value of these cases.

If you or someone you love was sexually abused in Delaware, contact us today at 800-553-8082 or reach out to us online for a free, confidential case review.

October 15, 2026

San Diego Juvenile Hall Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page looks at civil lawsuits for victims of sexual abuse at San Diego juvenile detention centers, the growing number of claims against the county, and what our lawyers expect to see in settlement compensation.

San Diego juvenile halls are at the center of a troubling investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct against minors who were detained at these facilities. Survivors have come forward with reports of sexual exploitation, misconduct by staff members, and a pervasive culture of sexual abuse that was allegedly ignored or covered up by those in power. These allegations are part of a larger pattern of sexual abuse within the juvenile justice system, where vulnerable youth are too often subjected to harm by the very individuals entrusted with their care.

More than 300 former wards have now brought childhood sexual abuse claims against San Diego County involving juvenile detention centers, temporary shelters, and foster care placements. The county is defending these lawsuits. There has been no announced global settlement.

October 14, 2026

Illinois Residential Treatment Facility Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

If you were sexually abused at a residential treatment facility in Illinois, you may have a civil claim against the people and organizations that failed to protect you. This page covers residential treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, and youth behavioral health programs, including placements arranged by families and state agencies.

Recent reports and our investigations make clear that sexual abuse of residents is a major problem at these facilities. Survivors can seek compensation for the harm they suffered when the evidence supports institutional responsibility and the claim meets the applicable filing rules.

You do not need to know the name of the corporation behind the facility before contacting us. Start with where you stayed, approximately when you were there, and what happened.