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This page will look at civil lawsuits involving the sexual abuse of juvenile inmates at the Illinois Youth Center Joliet (IYC Joliet). IYC Joliet 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 Joliet (and other IYC facilities) but negligently enabled the abuse of inmates at Joliet 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 Joliet our Illinois 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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Sexual abuse and assault survivors in Louisiana have the legal right to fight back. You can file a civil lawsuit not just against your abuser, but also against the institutions that failed to protect you—schools, churches, youth organizations, and others that turned a blind eye or enabled the abuse through negligence.

Our experienced sex abuse lawyers help survivors pursue justice through civil lawsuits, holding individuals and third parties accountable and securing settlement compensation for the pain, trauma, and lifelong consequences of sexual abuse.

This page looks at the process of filing a civil lawsuit for sexual abuse in Louisiana. We will look at the relevant laws regarding sex abuse, and the average settlement amounts and jury payouts victims see in these lawsuits.  Our lawyers also give you the most recent updates on settlements and verdicts in sex abuse lawsuits.

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This page looks at sex abuse civil lawsuits being brought by former juvenile inmates who were victims of abuse at the Illinois Youth Center Warrenville (IYC Warrenville). IYC Warrenville was a site of extensive inmate abuse and mistreatment, including sexual abuse perpetrated by staff members who were entrusted with their protection. The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice had a legal duty to safeguard juvenile detainees at IYC Warrenville and other IYC facilities but negligently allowed the abuse at Warrenville to take place. Former inmates who were victims of this abuse are now filing civil lawsuits.

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

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Under Wisconsin law, anyone who has been the victim of sexual abuse or assault can file a civil lawsuit against not just the person who abused them but also against churches, schools, or other third parties who negligently enabled the abuse to happen. This post will look at the basic elements of a sex abuse lawsuit in Wisconsin. We will also analyze the potential settlement value of Wisconsin sex abuse lawsuits.

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This page is about negligence lawsuits against Southern California Edison and other defendants brought by victims of the LA fires. Our lawyers are actively accepting new cases on behalf of anyone who suffered personal injury, death or major property loss as a result of the LA fires in 2025.

If you believe you may have a claim, call our lawyers at 800-553-8082 or get a free online consultation online.

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Under Oregon law, anyone who has been the victim of sexual abuse or assault can file a civil lawsuit against not just the person who abused them but also against churches, schools, or other third parties who negligently enabled the abuse to happen. This post will look at the basic elements of a sex abuse lawsuit in Oregon. We will also analyze the potential settlement amounts for Oregon sex abuse lawsuits.

We also provide the latest news and updates on Oregon sex abuse lawsuits.

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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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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.

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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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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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