How To Join The Maclaren Hall Child Abuse Lawsuit
Maclaren Hall Center, also referred to as Maclaren Children’s Center, was opened in 1961 as a shelter for children awaiting foster home placement, but was taken over by DCFS in 1976. Maclaren Hall is currently at the center of a child sexual abuse lawsuit, with incidents spanning multiple decades. If you or a loved one was a resident of Maclaren Hall between the years of 1985 to 2003, and suffered personal injuries as a result of child abuse at the center, you may be eligible to join the lawsuit.
What Is The Maclaren Hall Lawsuit About?
The lawsuit against Maclaren Children’s Center alleges that the center was negligent in more ways than one, but especially in their staffing of the center. Over the course of at least two decades, Maclaren Children’s Center employed people who had been convicted of burglary, robbery, and drug trafficking to care for the children at the facility.
Hundreds of people who were victims of sexual and physical abuse as children at the facility are now stepping forward to speak out against the abuse and mistreatment, in hopes of getting some sort of justice. If you were also a victim of abuse at Maclaren Hall, our caring and skilled attorneys are available 24/7 to evaluate your claim for free.
I Was Injured A Long Time Ago, How Can I File A Lawsuit Now?
Typically, with negligence or sexual abuse cases, there is a statute of limitations of 2 years in the state of California. However, California has imposed a temporary rule lifting those limitations, and allowing those injured as children at Maclaren Hall, even if it was decades ago, to seek a settlement against the center.
Even if your personal injury did not happen in the specified time period, and you are unsure if your case is still within the statute, it is wise to contact a sexual abuse attorney immediately to have them investigate your claim.
What Types Of Losses Are Covered By A Potential Settlement?
If you were injured while living at Maclaren Children’s Center, you could be entitled to a settlement covering some or all of the following:
- Doctor’s bills related to the incident (if any)
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- PTSD
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Anxiety
- Depression
Many victims of Maclaren Hall suffer from emotional distress, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), loss of enjoyment of life, anxiety, depression, and other lasting and life-long complications due to the abuse and neglect they suffered as a child. Additionally, some have sustained physical injuries that have required medical treatment.
If you were a resident of Maclaren Children’s Center between 1985 to 2003 and experienced abuse or mistreatment while there, you could qualify for a settlement from the center. Contact an experienced attorney at The Ryan Law Group today at 310-299-9550 for a free case consultation.