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Underaged Victims That Suffered From Sexual Abuse at Maclaren Hall Children’s Center Can Get Help From Shield Legal Network

Underaged Victims That Suffered From Sexual Abuse at Maclaren Hall Children’s Center Can Get Help From Shield Legal Network

The families of children subjected to unreported sexual abuse at Los Angeles’ MacLaren Children’s Center are encouraged to come forward for a free, private case evaluation.

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Can Maclaren Hall Be Held Liable for the Abuses That Occurred?

There are many legal possibilities by which Los Angeles County can be responsible for the sexual abuse, physical abuse, and other mistreatment of underaged children at Maclaren Hall Children’s Center.

The option that might make the most sense is ‘negligent hiring and supervision’.

The argument may be made that, as the employer, Los Angeles County knew or should have known that staff members of Maclaren Hall Children’s Center posed a serious risk to the underaged residents at the facility.

Los Angeles County may be held responsible for the various abuses that occurred at the hands of Maclaren Hall staff members if one or more of the following elements applies:

  • The county did not run a background check and hired a person who has a criminal record for a similar crime
  • The county ignored complaints by parents of inappropriate behavior by a staff member, or if it ignored other evidence of abuse–overlooking signs or reports of abuse even one time can be considered negligent.
  • The county provided a training program for its employees about child abuse but failed to supervise the facilitie’s implementation of related protocols.

Evidence collection is another critical aspect of the case evaluation process, which an attorney will cover with the client in an initial meeting.

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How Much Compensation Would Be Due In Case of Suffering at MacLaren Children’s Center

There’s no exact formula for determining the amount of compensation a jury might award a victim of child sexual abuse.

Every case is different, and the dollar number awarded depends on a variety of elements that include the specific facts of the case, the evidence presented, and the jury giving the decision.

Compensation typically covers:

  • Past, present, and ongoing medical expenses
  • Psychological and psychiatric treatment
  • Pain and suffering
  • Other damages resulting from harm

Under California law, defendants that were children at the time of the abuse have until the age of 40 to sue Los Angeles County for the harm suffered from the staff at Maclaren Hall, with some exceptions.

This time restriction is called a statute of limitations.

While seemingly straightforward, the statute of limitations can be complicated.

Victims that experienced sexual assault or abuse should consult with a lawyer to examine the facts of your case and determine whether filing an abuse claim is still an option.

The Shield Legal Network team believes that childhood victims of sexual abuse–and the families that suffered as well–should be able to address Maclaren Hall Children’s Center and get the compensation and justice.

The California Assembly Bill 218 legislation opened a three-year window allowing sexual abuse victims of any age to file civil lawsuits no matter when the abuse occurred, or if their alleged abuser is alive or dead
2020

The facility finally shut its doors after a class action lawsuit was filed by a resident
2003

Please seek the advice of a medical professional before making health care decisions. This advertisement is not associated with Maclaren Hall Childrens Center® or any government agency.