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Victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault 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 discuss the process of filing a civil lawsuit for sexual abuse in Tennessee. We will look at the relevant laws regarding sex abuse and the average settlement value of these cases. We will also look at the Tennessee statute of limitations for sex abuse cases.

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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 civil lawsuits involving the sexual abuse of juvenile inmates at the Illinois Youth Center Harrisburg (IYC Harrisburg). IYC Harrisburg was the scene of widespread inmate abuse and mistreatment, including sexual abuse of juvenile inmates by the staff members who were supposed to be protecting them. The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice had a legal obligation to protect juvenile detainees at IYC Harrisburg (and other IYC facilities) but negligently enabled the abuse of inmates at Harrisburg to occur. Civil lawsuits are now being brought by former inmates who were the victims of abuse. 

If you have a potential sex abuse lawsuit against IYC Harrisburg, our sex abuse lawyers today at 800-553-8082 or get a free online consultation. Our attorneys will fight hard to get you the overdue compensation that you deserve. 

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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 Florida and look at the potential settlement value of these cases.

Florida Sex Abuse Lawsuit News and Updates

May 27, 2025: New Cruise Ship Sexual Assault Lawsuit

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Bridge City Youth Center, a juvenile detention facility just outside New Orleans, has become the focus of a growing wave of sexual abuse lawsuits. For years, correctional officers and staff at the facility allegedly preyed on vulnerable children in their custody—children who were supposed to be protected, not violated. Now, survivors are stepping forward. They are holding Louisiana accountable in court and demanding compensation for the trauma they endured behind locked doors.

If you or someone you love was sexually abused at Bridge City Youth Center, contact our sexual abuse attorneys at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

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On this page, we will look at Los Angeles Central Juvenile Hall sex abuse lawsuits. Juvenile inmates at Central Juvenile Hall in LA who were the victims of sexual abuse may be able to bring civil lawsuits against LA County for negligently failing to protect them. Significant financial compensation is now available to successful plaintiffs.

If you have a potential lawsuit for sexual abuse at Central Juvenile Hall, call our California sex abuse lawyers today at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

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For years, juvenile detention centers in Michigan have been accused of failing to protect young inmates from sexual abuse. Recently, a series of investigations and lawsuits have begun to uncover a systemic problem and evidence that juvenile inmates in Michigan were frequently victimized by staff members at various facilities. Victims of sexual abuse at Michigan juvenile detention centers are now coming forward and filing lawsuits against the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

This page will look at Michigan sex abuse lawsuits involving juvenile detention centers and residential treatment facilities, and the settlement value of these cases.

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On this page, we will discuss sexual abuse lawsuits brought by juvenile inmates who were sexually abused or assaulted at the Shawono Center in Michigan. The Shawono Center is a juvenile “treatment facility” operated by the state of Michigan. Juvenile residents at Shawono are frequently victims of sexual assault by staff and by other inmates due to the state’s negligence. Victims of sexual abuse at Shawono Center can bring civil lawsuits and get financial compensation.

If you have a potential sex abuse lawsuit against Shawono Center, contact our Michigan sex abuse lawyers today at 800-553-8082 or get a free online consultation. Our attorneys will fight to get you the overdue compensation that you deserve.

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Ware Youth Center in Coushatta, Louisiana, has become one of the most notorious juvenile facilities in the country due to a growing number of sexual abuse allegations. Dozens of former residents have come forward with harrowing accounts of abuse by staff at Ware, triggering both public outrage and legal action. Our law firm is actively investigating claims on behalf of survivors who were abused at Ware Youth Center, and we are helping families hold this institution accountable.

If you or your child experienced sexual abuse, coercion, or exploitation while in custody at Ware Youth Center, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation.

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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 sex abuse 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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