Lawyer for Sexual Abuse at OH Close Youth Correctional Facility

The OH Close Youth Correctional Facility was a juvenile detention center located at 7650 Newcastle Rd, Stockton, CA 95215. When the facility first opened in 1966, is was known as the O.H. Close School for Boys and was named for O.H. Close, a former superintendent of the Preston school for Industry. Situated near N.A. Chaderjian, commonly referred to as “Chad,” OH Close was a state-operated youth prison for males 14 to 25 years old.

The facility was closed in 2022 as part of California’s initiative to improve the juvenile justice system. Closing youth prisons like OH Close Youth Correctional Facility was a part of that mission, but the campus remained in use through June 2023 for rehabilitation and vocational training services, like the Last Mile Coding program.

The term “youth prison” is appropriate considering how these places modeled facilities for adult criminals. There was little to no consideration for the fact that these inmates were children, and that many of them were struggling with the effects of abuse, neglect, and mental health disorders. Detention centers like OH Close were bleak, joyless, and frightening places and most inmates were treated harshly, even for trivial infractions.

Abusive treatment of inmates often took place in the form of physical or sexual assault, along with sexual grooming and solicitation. Most of the victims who were sexually abused at OH Close Youth Correctional Facility are adults now, but they are still suffering from the guilt, shame, and anger of childhood sexual abuse.

If you are one of the many inmates who was sexually assaulted or exploited by a juvenile hall employee, we can help you obtain compensation from a youth detention center sexual abuse lawsuit. For a detailed discussion of your rights and legal options, call Normandie Law Firm and talk to a OH Close Youth Correctional Facility sexual abuse attorney.

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Can I Sue OH Close Youth Correctional Facility for Sexual Abuse? 

Yes, you can sue for sexual abuse that occurred while you were staying at a county or state juvenile detention facility in the state of California. Your right to sue the OH Close Youth Correctional Facility is based on your ability to prove the following:

• The defendant (the party whose negligence caused you harm) owed you a duty of care.
• The defendant’s breach in their duty of care to you, either through negligence or willful misconduct.
• Due to the defendant’s actions or lack thereof, you were injured in a physical and/or emotional sense.
• Your physical / psychological injuries caused monetary losses, thereby allowing you to demand compensation from the defendant.

Frankly, the level of neglect at California youth prisons is astounding. Many people wouldn’t want to end up at these places because of the inmates, who have undoubtedly committed serious crimes. But there are dangerous criminals within the ranks of the juvenile justice system, along with a long-standing culture of sexual assault and physical abuse.

In the wake of sexual abuse allegations, much effort is put into making the accusations go away, whether it’s by threatening the victim of concealing evidence. In most cases, the child molester is allowed to keep their position, though sometimes, they are transferred to another facility in the county or state. In short, the administrators are not interested in stopping the individual from abusing children; they just want to pass the liability on to someone else.

We have yet to investigate these claims and not find some degree of negligence by the people in charge, which is why you can sue the government entity that operates the facility and not just the person that abused you. To speak with a lawyer that can help you sue OH Close Youth Correctional Facility and the State of California for sexual abuse, contact us today.

Joining a OH Close Youth Correctional Facility Sex Abuse Class Action Lawsuit

If you wish to participate in a class action lawsuit for sexual abuse at OH Close, your best course of action is to speak with a law firm experienced in suing juvenile detention centers in California. Our legal team can help you locate others who were sexually exploited or assaulted at OH Close Youth Correctional Facility in order to form a class action claim. Or, we can help you become a member of a lawsuit against the State of California that’s already in progress.

In order to make an informed decision, we will provide you with a free, no-obligation case review. Once you decide that a class action lawsuit is in your best interest, we will take immediate action to investigate your claim and build a solid case for monetary damages.

Statute of Limitation for a Juvenile Hall Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

As someone that was legally an adult when they were sexually abused (18 or over), you have 10 years from the most recent incident of abuse to file a lawsuit against OH Close Youth Correctional Facility. If, on the other hand, you were sexually abused as a minor, your time limit for a lawsuit is whenever you turn 40 years old.

While there is a statutory deadline to sue for child sexual abuse, the time limit may be extended if the victim has a delayed discovery of injuries that resulted from sexual assault or exploitation by a predatory adult. The majority of our clients have this experience, where it takes them many years down the road to understand that their anger issues, dependency on alcohol / drugs, suicidal thoughts, and other mental health problems are linked to sexual abuse while they were at the OH Close Youth Correctional Facility.

Those who do not realize the harmful effects of sexual abuse until they are older than 40 still have 5 years from the date of discovery if they wish to file a lawsuit. We can explain the discovery rule to you in more detail during a free consultation, so please don’t assume that you are out of time to sue the State of California for sexual abuse at OH Close Youth Correctional Facility. Give us a call and talk to a juvenile inmate abuse lawsuit attorney as soon as possible.

What is the Average Value of a OH Close Youth Correctional Facility Sexual Abuse Case?

Lawsuits for sexual misconduct by juvenile hall staff members are worth $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 on average. However, the actual amount of compensation can vary from 6 to 7 figures, with the occasional settlements reaching the 8-fgure mark. Cases where the victim was sexually assaulted are often resolved for over $2,000,000. Lawsuits that are based on sexual exploitation, on the other hand (solicitation, grooming, harassment, etc.), may be settled for anywhere from $400,000 to $1,500,000.

In spite of these values, there are varying circumstances that can increase how much a sexual abuse victim would normally receive. That’s why you should never assume your own settlement value based on what others have received from a OH Close Youth Correctional Facility sexual abuse lawsuit. Instead, contact our law and schedule a time to speak with one of our attorneys.

How Long is the Process to Settle these Cases? 

With representation from a OH Close Youth Correctional Facility sexual abuse attorney, it’s possible that you can settle your lawsuit within 6 to 12 months. However, many factors affect the timeline to obtain compensation on a client’s behalf. For one thing, suing a government entity is more complicated than suing a private individual or entity, so that alone can extend how long it takes to settle a juvenile hall sex abuse case. Then, we also have to look at the caseload that the county is dealing with, considering that a record number of victims have filed claims within the last few years.

Based on how things currently stand, we would say that compensation claims against OH Close Youth Correctional Facility for sexual abuse will probably take 1 to 2 years from start to finish. If your case is tried before a judge and jury, 3 or more years may be needed to resolve a sexual abuse lawsuit against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Zero Fee Guarantee for Sexual Abuse Victims

Our Zero Fee Guarantee is a way to provide victims with free representation, thereby giving them the peace of mind that they can hire a sexual abuse attorney without worrying about their finances. We ask the defendant to pay for attorneys’ fees as part of our settlement demands, so in essence, the only way we get paid is if you get paid.

Please take this opportunity to contact us and schedule a free case evaluation with one of our legal experts. We look forward to fighting for you and helping you move forward with your life if you were abused sexually at the OH Close Youth Correctional Facility in Stockton, California.

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