$4 Billion Settlement With Los Angeles County for Sexual Abuse Survivors

When children are entrusted to the care of juvenile detention facilities, their safety should be a certainty, not a question. Yet for thousands of survivors who endured horrific sexual abuse and assault at Los Angeles County juvenile detention institutions–and county-operated group homes like MacLaren Hall–that trust was shattered. At Slater Slater Schulman LLP, we are honored to represent more than 3,500 survivors in a historic $4 billion settlement with Los Angeles County—the largest of its kind in history.

This groundbreaking resolution surpasses just compensation; it is about accountability, recognition, and justice for those who have lived for decades with unimaginable trauma. Our firm remains dedicated our commitment to amplifying survivors’ voices and holding institutions accountable for the harms they allowed to occur.

Why Choose Us?

1. Local Expertise:
   Our Los Angeles-based office, located in Beverly Hills, has deep roots in the community and a profound understanding of survivors’ unique challenges in this area. Our attorneys have successfully represented thousands of survivors in this suit, helping them navigate the complex claims processes.
   
2. Comprehensive Legal Knowledge:
   We specialize in representing victims of sexual abuse, assault, and trauma, particularly with survivors who have endured abuse as a child. Our team stays current on the latest laws and regulations related to sexual abuse to maximize your recovery.
   
3. Personalized Attention:
   We understand that no two cases are the same. We tailor our approach to meet the unique needs of each client, providing compassionate guidance every step of the way.

How We Can Support You

If you are a survivor of child sexual abuse that occurred in Los Angeles County juvenile detention facilities, you are not alone, and you have rights. Our team is here to help survivors pursue justice, healing, and compensation in the wake of this historic $4 billion settlement.

We can assist with:

• Medical Bills: 
  Bills: Reclaim the costs of physical and mental health treatment, both past and ongoing, including therapy, counseling, and related medical care.
• Pain and Suffering:
  Seek compensation for the long-lasting physical and emotional pain endured as a result of the abuse.
  
• Emotional Distress:
  The trauma of sexual assault can leave deep emotional scars. We help survivors pursue damages for severe emotional suffering.
• Psychological Trauma:
  Many survivors experience PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other lasting psychological impacts. We’ll work to ensure these injuries are fully acknowledged in your claim.
• Loss of Employment:
  If the trauma has affected your ability to maintain or secure employment, you may be entitled to compensation for career disruption or lost opportunities.
• Loss of Income:
  Survivors who’ve lost wages due to mental health struggles or other consequences related to the abuse can seek recovery for those financial losses.

Our Commitment to Justice

The $4 billion settlement addresses decades of abuse that took place at multiple facilities managed by the Los Angeles County Probation Department and the Department of Children and Family Services. A significant number of claims are tied to the MacLaren Hall, which operated from 1961 to 2003. Originally established as a temporary shelter for children awaiting foster care placement, the center later became the focus of numerous allegations, including physical abuse, forced medication, and systemic mistreatment.

Additional juvenile facilities cited in the settlement include:

• Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall (Downey)
• Central Juvenile Hall (Eastlake)
• Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall (Sylmar)
• Camp Joseph Scott (Santa Clarita)
• Camp Kenyon Scudder (Santa Clarita)
• Challenger Memorial Youth Center (Lancaster)

These institutions were sites of reported sexual abuse and misconduct spanning several decades, leading to thousands of survivor claims and prompting this historic legal resolution.

Contact Us Today

If you or someone you love is a survivor of child sexual abuse that occurred in a Los Angeles County facility, it’s important to act now. Legal deadlines may limit the time you have to file a claim, and delaying action could impact your ability to seek justice.

Call Slater Slater Schulman, LLP today for a free, confidential consultation. You can also reach us through our secure online contact form — one of our compassionate attorneys will respond promptly and discreetly.

You are not alone. Let us stand with you in this fight. We’re here to help you reclaim your voice, your rights, and the justice you deserve.