Did you find out that your child was sexually abused while they were at a Little Gym after school workout studio? Are you someone that was subjected to sexual or physical abuse by an adult while you were a student at The Little Gym for children? If so, please contact our office and speak to a lawyer with experience in after school program accident injury lawsuit cases.
The abuse and exploitation of minors is a common problem in schools and other facilities that are focused on the needs of children. These places are specifically targeted by child molesters, as they can have easy access to many kids at the same time. Sexual assault is particularly common at dance and workout studios, where teachers need to have some level of physical contact with their students. That’s why constant supervision and accountability is needed at these places. Unfortunately, this is where many business owners fail, and as a result, many children end up with physical and psychological injuries.
Our legal team can advise you of your legal rights and help you take action against the people that harmed you or your family member. Contact us to speak with a Little Gym child abuse lawsuit attorney, who can represent you in a lawsuit against the following locations:
- 5573 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim, California 92807
- 3850 Balfour Rd, Suite K, Brentwood, California 94513
- 3711 E Shaw Ave, Clovis, California 93619
- 4878 San Felipe Rd, San Jose, California 95135
- 9525 N Sommerville Dr, Ste. 109, Fresno, California 93720
- 2196 Foothill Blvd Ste A1, La Canada, California 91011
- 4042 Hardwick St, Lakewood, California 90712
- 1395 El Camino Real, Millbrae, California 94030
- 15750 Vineyard Blvd, Morgan Hill, California 95037
- 1910 W El Camino Real Suite F, Mountain View, California 94040
- 9900 Indiana Ave, Ste. 12, Riverside, California 92503
- 1375 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, California 95118
- 1778 Erringer Rd, Simi Valley, California 93065
- 5128 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, California 95129
- 21203a Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, California 90503
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Can I File a Lawsuit for Sexual Abuse at The Little Gym?
Yes, you can sue The Little Gym if you were abused by one of their employees, whether the abuse was of a sexual, physical, or emotional nature. Through a lawsuit, you can obtain various monetary damages, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, medical expenses, and loss of consortium.
In order to sue a business for sexual assault by one of their workers, you must prove that the business was negligent in their duty of care you, which can mean one of two things:
- There was a failure to implement or enforce preventative measures for the protection of minors, like adequate training, supervision, and thorough backgrounds checks on prospective employees.
- The administrators / officials in charge failed to respond appropriately to reports of sexual abuse, i.e., contacting the child’s parents and law enforcement, firing the employee or suspending them during the course of an investigation.
Based on decades of litigation experience with these companies, we can say that these cases almost always involve some form of complicity, concealment, and neglect by people other than the abuser. In fact, by the time we get involved, it’s quite common to uncover years of abuse with dozens or hundreds of victims.
The child sexual abuse lawyers of Normandie can help you explore the available legal options and fight to recover the compensation you’re entitled to.
Premises Liability Lawsuits for Accidents at The Little Gym
Along with sexual and physical abuse, there are plenty of other circumstances that can lay the foundation for a lawsuit. This includes accidents caused by hazardous conditions on the property, like water leaks, broken glass, snow and ice in the parking lot, mold, and lack of proper safety equipment.
Under California’s premises liability laws, property owners must maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. If they fail to do so and someone is injured as a result of their negligence, they can be sued by the victim or their loved ones for monetary damages. Possible accidents that can serve as grounds for a personal injury lawsuit include, but are not limited to:
- Trip and fall and slip and fall accidents
- Injured by falling objects
- Pedestrian / car accidents in the parking lot
- Defective equipment injuries
- Injuries from lack of safety precautions and/or supervision
- Toxic chemical / substance exposure
- Choking incidents
Our law firm can help you file a compensation claim against the business owner and ensure that you receive every penny you deserve. Contact us right away and schedule a free consultation if you were injured by a dangerous condition at a Little Gym location.
Average Case Value of a Lawsuit against The Little Gym
For a premises liability claim (slip and fall, defective equipment, etc.), a lawsuit against The Little Gym can be worth $15,000 to $2,500,000 or average. Case values depend on multiple factors, like the degree of injury and long-term complications to the victim. If the victim has lifelong, permanent injuries, for example, the amount of compensation from a Little Gym accident injury claim may be $5,000,000 or more.
For a child sexual abuse lawsuit, the average settlement in California is around $1,000,000 to $3,500,000. The impact of the abuse on the victim’s emotional and/or physical health, along with the defendant’s negligence, plays the biggest role in case values for the sexual assault of a minor. That’s why some of these cases are worth $5,000,000 to $10,000,000, while others are settled for around $500,000.
A sexual abuse lawsuit attorney will help you figure out how much you can receive from a lawsuit against The Little Gym, so please reach out to us at your earliest convenience.
What is the Expected Timeline to Settle these Cases?
The expected timeframe to settle an injury lawsuit is around 6 to 12 months for a premises liability claim. If you are filing for sexual abuse while you were a student at The Little Gym, the amount of time to settle your case is around 12 to 24 months. In general, sexual abuse lawsuits are extremely complicated, and it can take much longer to investigate these cases and gather the necessary evidence. Furthermore, it’s likely that the company will deny liability for as long as possible, which will prolong the settlement process by 1 or more years.
There is much more to know about the timeline to settle a personal injury lawsuit, which you can learn about during a free case review with one of our attorneys.
How Long Do I have to File a Lawsuit?
Premises liability lawsuits must be filed within 2 years from the date of the accident. If the person that was injured is a minor, the statute of limitations can be tolled until the victim’s 18th birthday. From that point, the injured party has 2 years to file a personal injury lawsuit.
On the other hand, if the plaintiff is a victim of sexual abuse while they were under the age of consent, they have up until the age of 40 to file a lawsuit. If they are older than 40, they may still have the chance to file a lawsuit under California’s 5-year discovery rule. If the victim discovers an injury associated with sexual abuse during childhood, they have 5 years from the date of discovery to sue for monetary damages. Injuries can include trauma-based mental health disorders, like suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, eating disorders, and depression.
For more information how to figure out the amount of time you have to sue The Little Gym, call us to speak to a lawyer with experience in childhood sex abuse claims.
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Legal fees should not get in the way of justice when you have been injured by another party’s negligence. That’s why all of our expenses are charged to the defendant and paid to us at the same time you receive your settlement check. We also have a Zero Fee Guarantee in place so that you are not responsible for attorney’s fees if we don’t win your case.
Since there’s nothing to lose, we hope you will take this opportunity to contact us for a free case evaluation. Or, schedule a free second opinion consultation on a lawsuit that’s already in progress. Our legal team is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so call us anytime to learn about your rights and legal options.
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