You have 22 years starting from the date of your 18th birthday to file a South Tahoe Challenge Camp sexual abuse lawsuit. In essence, California law gives you up until your 40th birthday to sue your abuser, El Dorado County, and any other entity that caused you to be sexually abused at a juvenile detention facility.
The statute of limitations can also be based on the date of realizing an injury (physical or psychological) from being sexually assaulted while you were a minor. According to the discovery rule, you have 5 years from the date of discovering an injury resulting from child sexual abuse to file a lawsuit.
The attorneys of Normandie are here to fight for you and the compensation you deserve. We are happy to provide you with a free consultation, where you can learn more about the statute of limitations to sue South Tahoe Challenge Camp for sexual abuse.
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Amount of Time You have to File a Lawsuit against South Tahoe Challenge Camp for Sexual Abuse
Starting from your 18th birthday, you have 22 years, or up until 40 years old, to file a lawsuit for sexual abuse at a juvenile camp program. Lawsuits can be filed against the abuser and other individuals or agencies that were negligent in their duty of care.
During our many years of recovering settlements for sex abuse victims, we’ve seen shocking examples of negligence by county and state officials, who are in charge of managing youth detention facilities. Intentionally hiding reports of sexual abuse is very common, along with destroying evidence after an investigation. Failing to contact the parents of the inmate or law enforcement agencies is another common tactic. As for the employee that abused the child, they are often allowed to keep their jobs. Or, if the abuse they committed is too egregious, they may be moved to another juvenile hall or camp program, where they can continue to sexually exploit children.
For a detailed discussion on how you can file a South Tahoe Challenge Camp sexual assault lawsuit against El Dorado County, please give us a call.
Can I Sue South Tahoe Challenge Camp if the Statute of Limitations has Already Passed?
Yes, under the 5-year discovery rule, you may still file a lawsuit for sexual abuse during childhood, regardless of how old you are. According to California’s Assembly Bill 218, victims have 5 years from the date of discovering the emotional of physical effects of sexual abuse to seek justice from the responsible entities.
This legal exception was put into place to recognize that the realization of sexual abuse can take a very long time to develop. For example, a South Tahoe Challenge Camp inmate may suppress memories of being assaulted and believe that he can move forward as if nothing happened. Over the years, he develops anger issues, depression, drug addiction, and other serious mental health issues. During sessions with a therapist, he finds out there is a connection between what he suffered as a child and his present mental health disorders. From this point, the victim has 5 years to file a lawsuit for sexual abuse of a minor.
Keep in mind that this is a simplistic description of the discovery rule and how it applies to a case of juvenile hall sex abuse. If you have any questions about the amount of time you have for a sexual abuse lawsuit, don’t hesitate to give us a call.
Lawyers Who Can Help You File a South Tahoe Challenge Camp Class Action Lawsuit
If you are interested in filing a class action lawsuit, please speak with a South Tahoe Challenge Camp sexual abuse attorney at our office. It’s very common for victims of juvenile hall abuse to file a lawsuit with others who have suffered in the same way. We can locate other plaintiffs to join you in a class action claim or help you join an existing lawsuit. All you have to do is contact our law firm at your earliest convenience and schedule a free consultation with a childhood sexual abuse lawyer.
Contact Our Law Firm
Please reach out to us as soon as possible to learn how you can file a South Tahoe Challenge Camp sexual abuse class action lawsuit or personal injury lawsuit. Our law firm has a ready and experienced team of South Tahoe Challenge Camp sexual abuse lawyers, who are ready to advise you of your rights and legal options.
All clients receive free legal services under the Zero Fee Guarantee, which is a policy where all legal fees are paid by the defendant as a part of your settlement. Winning your case is the only way we receive payment, so if we don’t recover compensation on your behalf, you won’t be billed for a single penny in legal fees.
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