Were you sexually assaulted, solicited, or harassed while you were detained at Camp David Gonzales, located at 1301 N. Las Virgenes Rd. Calabasas CA 91302? As a victim of inmate sexual abuse, you have the right to file a lawsuit and seek damages for the harm you suffered.
In 2022, Los Angeles County decided to convert Camp David Gonzales into a firefighting training center, as they have done with other juvenile halls that were shut down over the years. The LA County Board of Supervisors said that the youth offender population is dwindling, and that the county is focused on rehabilitative forms of treatment as opposed to incarceration. Thus, the need for youth detention centers has decreased dramatically, which is why Camp David Gonzales is being repurposed into a firefighter career training center.
Yes, we can agree that the county’s approach to juvenile offenders has changed greatly over the years. However, this isn’t the only reason that so many youth prisons are no longer in operation. For too many years, children at these institutions suffered from dangerous and unsanitary conditions, along with physical and sexual abuse by the people who were supposed to take care of them.
In the last two years, hundreds of former LA County juvenile inmates have joined a class action lawsuit for sexual abuse by juvenile hall staff members and administrators. The lawsuit alleges that inexcusable levels of negligence and misconduct enabled sexual predators and created a toxic culture of child abuse within the system.
You too, can seek justice by filing a child sexual abuse claim or joining a Camp David Gonzales sexual abuse class action lawsuit. For more information on suing Los Angeles County for sexual abuse at a juvenile detention facility, contact us today.
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Can I Sue is I was Sexually Abused at Camp David Gonzales?
Yes, you can sue for sexual abuse that was perpetrated on you as an inmate of Camp David Gonzales in Calabasas, CA. Inmate abuse, especially of a sexual nature, is very common at juvenile camps, where probation officers and other employees know that they have the upper hand. Sadly, county officials have been aware of this problem for many years, but their failure to hold staff members responsible is the number one reason why so many kids were abused at these facilities.
In essence, the County of Los Angeles has failed in their duty of care to protect generations of children from sexual assault and other acts of child sexual abuse. Frankly, there are far too many cases where inmates were blatantly ignored when they complained of sexually inappropriate conduct by one of the workers. If evidence was found to support an allegation of sexual abuse, it would be hidden or destroyed so that the offender was allowed to keep their job. The ones that were let go from their position were allowed to resign with a clean record, so they found jobs at other juvenile halls, along with new victims to abuse.
In the past few years, we have seen victims coming forward in record numbers and filing lawsuits against LA County and other entities that failed to protect them from sexual abuse. You too can join these brave individuals and seek the compensation you deserve by law. For a free consultation with a Camp David Gonzales sexual abuse lawyer, contact the offices of Normandie Law Firm.
Camp David Gonzales Class Action Lawsuit for Sexual Abuse
Have you considered joining a lawsuit for sexual abuse with former inmates who were sexually abused while staying at Camp David Gonzales? Would you like more information on how to file a class action claim for monetary damages if you are suffering from the effects of childhood sexual abuse? Our juvenile hall abuse class action lawyers are ready to help, so please schedule a free case evaluation as soon as possible. We can answer any questions you have about the legal process and ensure that your interests are represented in a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Probation Department.
What is the Average Value of a Camp David Gonzales Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?
A Camp David Gonzales lawsuit for sexual abuse can be worth somewhere between $450,000 and $5,000,000. Generally, those who were sexually assaulted receive higher amounts than victims of harassment and solicitation, but there are exceptions to the rule. On the other end of the spectrum, you will find child sexual abuse lawsuits that are settled for $10,000,000 or more, but the vast majority of claimants will receive between 6 and 7 figures. This includes participants in a class action lawsuit, where the money is divided among all the class members. We can provide you with a detailed explanation of how the settlement is divided, as well an approximate case value based on the circumstances in your case.
How Long will It Take for a Camp David Gonzales Sexual Abuse Lawsuit to Settle?
It takes anywhere from 1 to 3 years to reach a settlement for sexual abuse at
Camp David Gonzales. Occasionally, we have lawsuits that are settled in just 6 months, but this is rare when it comes to compensation claims against Los Angeles County. Government lawsuits are extremely complicated to begin with, but the county is also dealing with a massive case load of inmate abuse claims, due to the increased number of victims that have come forward. With that in mind, 1 to 2 years is a realistic timeline, even if your case is settled without court intervention. If a settlement cannot be reached and we take your case to trial, your lawsuit can take between 3 and 5 years to resolve.
Deadline to File a Camp David Gonzales Inmate Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
You normally have a period of 22 years to sue for sexual abuse during your childhood, starting from when you are 18 years of age. So, if you were sexually abused at Camp David Gonzales, you would have to file a lawsuit by the time you are 40 years old.
But even if you are older than 40, you are eligible for a lawsuit if you discover an illness or injury that was caused by childhood sexual abuse. While both physical and psychological injuries qualify under this rule, victims usually find out about the emotional / mental health effects of sexual abuse many years after the event. In most cases, the moment of realization happens when the victim goes to a therapist to deal with various disorders that are disrupting their life.
From the point of discovering the damage that resulted from sexual abuse at a juvenile hall, you have 5 years to file a lawsuit under California law.
Free Legal Services
Normandie Law Firm has a dedicated team of sexual abuse attorneys who will take on your case for $0. Instead of billing you for the cost of legal fees, we include our expenses in the amount you are seeking from Los Angeles County. That way, we get paid at the same time as you do, and there’s no cost to you whatsoever if we don’t win your case.
We are available to take your call 24/7, so contact us right away if you are a victim of sexual abuse at Camp David Gonzales. We look forward to discussing your rights and legal options during a free, confidential case review.
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