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The page explains how a New York sexual abuse lawsuit works so you decide for yourself whether it is something you want to do. There are pros and cons of stepping forward.  Our lawyers get that. So this page tries to give you some context to make that decision.

Our lawyers examine how New York law defines sexual abuse and assault and when victims of sexual abuse can file civil lawsuits and get compensation. We will also analyze the most important benefit of bringing a sex abuse lawsuit by giving you the potential settlement value for sex abuse lawsuits in New York.

What Is “Sex Abuse” as Defined By New York Law?

Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey, California, has become the center of a growing number of lawsuits. People who were sexually abused while locked up there are finally speaking out. Many of them are now suing Los Angeles County for what happened to them.

If you were abused at Los Padrinos, you are not the only one. And it may not be too late to do something about it and get the compensation you deserve.

Many California sex abuse lawyers have stopped taking new claims from Los Padrinos after the $4 billion settlement. Our firm is still reviewing new claims every day, seven days a week.  Call us at 888-322-3010 or contact us online.

If you were sexually abused in a California juvenile detention center, you are not alone… and it is not too late to come forward.

Thousands of survivors have already filed lawsuits against the state and its juvenile facilities, exposing a history of widespread abuse, cover-ups, and institutional failure. A $4 billion settlement in Los Angeles County confirmed what so many victims have known for years: this was not isolated misconduct. It was a system that failed to protect the very youth it was supposed to rehabilitate.

Even after that settlement, new claims continue to be filed. Not just in Los Angeles, but in San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside, Alameda, and other counties across California. More survivors are stepping forward every day.

In recent years, churches and religious organizations have faced mounting liabilities related to civil sex abuse lawsuits. This page will look at civil sex abuse lawsuits involving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (the “LDS Church”), which is often referred to as the Mormon Church. We will explain the legal claims that can be asserted in these cases to hold the LDS Church liable, and we will examine the potential settlement value of Mormon Church sex abuse lawsuits.

About the LDS Church

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often abbreviated as the LDS Church or informally known as the Mormon Church) is a Christian denomination founded in the early 19th century in the United States. The LDS Church is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and a large percentage of LDS members live in Utah.

Uber is defending a growing wave of lawsuits brought by passengers claiming that they were sexually abused or assaulted by an Uber driver. The lawsuits assert that Uber was negligent in failing to adequately screen its Uber drivers before hiring them, allowing sexual predators to become drivers.

We will tell you right up front: our lawyer believe there are many strong claims in this litigation and we think there is a real chance this MDL will have the higher average settlement amounts of any MDL class action in U.S. history.

The Uber driver sex abuse lawsuits have steadily grown over the last two years and have now been consolidated into a “class action lawsuit” MDL in the Northern District of California.

Over the past several years, Illinois behavioral health facilities operated by Universal Health Services (UHS) have been named in a growing number of lawsuits involving disturbing allegations of physical and sexual abuse, neglect, and institutional failure. These cases are not just about isolated events. They point to a pattern across multiple hospitals, where children and adolescents were allegedly harmed in facilities that were supposed to help them.

This page offers a comprehensive look at the litigation landscape, the specific claims being made, and what survivors of abuse at UHS facilities in Illinois should understand about their rights. These are individual lawsuits, not class actions. And that distinction matters.

The Core Allegations in the UHS Lawsuit 2025 Filings

Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center was supposed to be a safe place. For years, families entrusted Timberline Knolls in Lemont, Illinois, with their daughters, sisters, and loved ones. The facility promised compassionate care and evidence-based treatment for mental health issues like trauma, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder.

Instead, many survivors say they found something else: a dangerous environment, a culture of silence, and employees who exploited residents. As word spread, the Timberline Knolls scandal came into public view, sparking multiple Timberline Knolls lawsuits and eventually leading to Timberline Knolls closing.

Today, survivors and families are stepping forward to share their stories. If you or someone you love was harmed at Timberline Knolls, you have legal options. A Timberline Knolls lawsuit can help you seek accountability and compensation for the harm you suffered.

For decades, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church or Mormon Church) has operated behind a carefully constructed curtain of respectability. With over 17 million members and a global reputation for discipline and family values, the Mormon Church portrays itself as a moral anchor in a world adrift. No question, many of its members have followed the path of righteousness.

But underneath that public image lies a darker truth: a systemic pattern of sexual abuse and institutional cover-up that has left thousands of survivors in its wake. These survivors are now filing Mormon Church sexual abuse lawsuits to expose the truth, seek justice, and ensure that what happened to them never happens to another child again.

In 2025, the scope and magnitude of LDS sex abuse lawsuits has expanded significantly. These legal claims target not just individual perpetrators, bishops, missionaries, youth leaders, and other members of the LDS Church. They target the institution itself, alleging decades of deliberate concealment and obstruction. These LDS Church sexual abuse lawsuits aim to shine a spotlight on what plaintiffs allege is a coordinated system of silence, where protecting the Church’s reputation was prioritized over protecting children from predators.

New laws in Maryland have enabled victims of child sexual abuse to bring civil lawsuits against churches, schools, and other negligent third parties even decades after the sexual abuse occurred. This has prompted a wave of sex abuse lawsuits in Maryland and victims are expected to receive billions in settlement compensation over the coming years.

On this page, our Maryland sex abuse lawyers will look at the legal basis for civil sex abuse lawsuits. We will also discuss some of the various categories of sex abuse lawsuits currently being filed. Finally, we will examine the potential settlement value of sex abuse cases in Maryland.

Our Maryland sex abuse lawyers are taking abuse cases. Contact us at 888-322-3010 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.

For decades, Illinois had some of the worst juvenile detention centers in the country in terms of abuse and neglect of inmates. Countless young inmates at these facilities were subjected to sexual abuse and assault over the years.

Thanks to new laws, victims of sexual abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers are now able to file civil lawsuits and get financial compensation.

Our Illinois sex abuse lawyers are currently seeking juvenile detention center sex abuse lawsuits from victims across the state. Contact us at 888-322-3010 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.