The Average Value of a Los Padrinos Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall is located at 7285 Quill Dr, Downey, CA 90242. Los Padrinos is one of the oldest juvenile hall facilities in LA County. Since 1957, the facility has served as a temporary detention center for youth ranging from 12 to 18 years of age. The facility is operated by the Los Angeles County Probation center. These facilities are supposed to be safe places for youth while they wait for court dates, adjudication, placement, etc. However, youth can be harmed – specifically sexually abused – at these facilities. If you suffered sexual abuse during your time at Los Padrinos, you could have the right to file a lawsuit.
If you were sexually abused as a minor, you deserve justice. You might find it difficult to even begin thinking about starting the legal process and fighting for your rights for abuse that happened years ago. Still, we urge you to seek legal assistance as soon as possible to explore the legal options available to you.
Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our lawyers have decades of experience handling all sorts of claims, including sexual assault claims and child sex abuse claims. Our lawyers are ready to take on your claim for the harm that you suffered at a juvenile hall detention facility and help you recover the highest settlement available for your claim. If you are ready to explore your legal options with the experts here at our law firm, contact us immediately. Our lawyers are ready to take care of your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Victims of child sex abuse who are considering the possibility of filing a lawsuit often find themselves asking some of the questions below:
- What type of compensation can I receive if my sex abuse case against Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall is successful?
- What is the average value of a child sex abuse case against juvenile halls?
- What are the factors that determine the value of a child sex abuse case at a juvenile detention center like Los Padrinos?
- How long can it take to settle my case for child sexual assault against Los Padrinos or another juvenile detention center?
We have been approached with many of these questions in the past. Without a doubt, it is important to have answers to these questions. For some, the answers to these questions determine whether or not it is worth pursuing a claim. After all, the legal process is especially tough for victims of child sex abuse. Here at our law firm, we are dedicated to providing you with answers to all of your questions so that you are comfortable pursuing your claim and fighting for your rights.
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What Type of Compensation Is Available for Recovery?
You could certainly have grounds to recover compensation for the harm that you suffered. Some of the different categories of compensation available for your claim can include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Expenses for mental health services
- Pain and suffering
- Punitive damages
- Legal fees
- Wrongful death benefits: in the case of death, survivors could be awarded compensation for loss of support, loss of consortium, and funeral/burial costs
These are the categories of compensation that you could be awarded, but there is no guarantee that you will be able to receive compensation for all categories listed above. Here at our law firm, our experts are more than ready to fight for your rights and secure the maximum recovery available. For more information about the compensation that you could be awarded, contact the experts here at our law firm immediately.
What is the Average Value of Child Sex Abuse Cases against Los Padrinos?
Trying to determine an average value for these types of cases can be difficult, and the result can be misleading. It is ultimately impossible to determine one value that can apply to all child sex abuse cases against juvenile hall detention centers. Rather, we can determine a range value. Some cases can range from $500,000 to $1.5 million. Often, case values surpass this range. In fact, most child sex abuse cases against facilities like detention centers reach multi-million-dollar amounts – from $3 million to $10 million.
It is important to note that child sexual abuse cases are usually associated with higher case values. This is due to many reasons, including that child sex abuse is known to have lasting consequences – physically, mentally, and emotionally. In addition, under state law, sex abuse cases that were part of a cover-up could result in damages being tripled.
For more information about determining the average value of your child sex abuse case against Los Padrinos juvenile hall and Los Angeles County, contact the experts here at our law firm today. Our lawyers are ready to explain things thoroughly and help you determine the possible value of your claim.
What Factors Determine the Value of a Sex Abuse Case against Juvenile Hall Facilities?
As mentioned previously, there are many different factors that must be taken into account when trying to determine the possible value of any claim. Some of these factors include the following:
- The type of sexual abuse suffered (like groping, attempted rape, rape, etc.)
- The harm resulting from the sexual abuse (including physical, mental, and emotional harm like injuries to reproductive organs, genitals, sexually transmitted infections, post-traumatic stress disorder, fear, depression, anxiety, etc.)
- The extent and permanency of the harm resulting from the abuse (i.e., whether the harm had lasting results that required extensive treatment/therapy or that caused the victim to struggle day to day)
- Whether the liable entity was grossly negligent
- Whether the abuse was covered up by the liable entity or other parties
- Whether it’s a single-action case or a class action case (e.g., class action cases typically are associated with higher case values because multiple claimants are represented)
- The competency of the legal team handling the claim
- Whether the sex abuse case settled out of court or went to trial (as taking a case to court is associated with higher legal fees and can often result in a higher verdict)
An experienced child sex abuse lawyer will be able to effectively evaluate these factors to be able to determine a possible case value for your child sex abuse case against Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. For more information about the factors that can affect the value of your claim, contact us as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to go above it all to help you understand the possible value of your claim.
Are You in Need of a Second Opinion?
If you have already started the legal process elsewhere but are unhappy with the way that things are going, it is important that you seek a second opinion elsewhere. As a client, you have the right to switch lawyers at any time. So, if you are unhappy with the way that your lawyer is handling your case, worried that your lawyer is trying to settle your case for less, or generally unhappy with the way that things are going with your case, you can switch lawyers.
Here at our law firm, our lawyers are ready to help you. We can evaluate your case and provide you with a case evaluation; if you decide to switch lawyers, our lawyers will take care of the technical aspect of the switch and start working on your case immediately.
How Long Can It Take to Settle a Sex Assault Case against Los Padrinos?
Like the other questions addressed above, this question does not have a straightforward answer. The settlement process for these types of cases can vary significantly from case to case. In general, child sex abuse cases against juvenile hall detention centers can be settled in under two years. Class action claims, specifically, can take much longer than two years to settle. Ultimately, there are any factors that can affect the time that it can take to reach a settlement; some of these factors include whether all parties are cooperating and whether the claimant is responsive. In fact, even the competency of the legal team can affect the settlement process.
Here at our firm, we understand how difficult it can be to file a claim and have to wait for a settlement. For victims of child sex abuse, doing so can be even more difficult – as filing a claim can resurface traumas. Some claimants want to settle their claims as quickly as possible to finally be able the experience behind them. We understand this – so our lawyers are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to settle your case within a reasonable time frame. In general, our team aims to settle these cases in six to eight months. However, reaching a settlement within this timeframe is not always possible. Regardless, you can trust that our expert legal team is ready to do whatever is necessary to settle your case as quickly as possible.
Contact the Downtown L.A. Law Group Today
If you suffered sexual abuse during the time that you were detained at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. Even if the sexual abuse occurred when you were a minor and you are already an adult – you could still have the right to sue. Do not be afraid to fight for your rights and hold the county and the detention center accountable for the harm that you suffered. Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our lawyers are more than ready to take on your Los Padrinos sex abuse case and help you recover the payout that you were owed. Our lawyers have decades of experience handling all sorts of personal injury claims, including sexual abuse claims against juvenile detention centers like Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. Our team is not afraid to take on your case to fight for your rights.
Here at our firm, we are proud to offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our expert legal team will be available to answer all of your questions and address all of your concerns – essentially providing you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your child sexual abuse case. If you are ready to speak with our lawyers and benefit from our free legal services, contact our experts immediately.
We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, meaning that our clients will never have to pay upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. Our legal team works on contingency; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay anything until after reaching a successful claim outcome. If you do not win, you will not have to cover any legal fees.
Whether you suffered sexual abuse, physical abuse, or mental abuse during your time at Los Padrinos, our lawyers can help you. Contact us today to speak with our lawyers.
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Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall Assault and Battery Lawyers – Physical Abuse Enabled by Officers
Reportedly, several L.A. County probation officers stood by and watched as at least six youths physically assaulted a 17-year-old within the premises of Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. Video footage shows officers laughing and even shaking hands with the attackers and the assault continued.
The video is approximately six-minutes long and shows detained youth eating breakfast on the morning of December 22, 2023. Suddenly, a youth charges the 17-year-old, punching his head. Just about 15 seconds later, the fight stops, and the attacking youth sits down to eat. There are four probation officers standing around the room and can be seen watching the situation unfold yet doing nothing about it. The17-year-old is seen pacing and wiping his face when another youth runs into the room and attacks him; he punches him, knocks him down, and kicks him in the head. Meanwhile, a female probation officer stands nearby and seems to simply check her watch. Youth after youth approach the 17-year-old him and attack him repeatedly. The victim is on the ground when the video captures a probation officer shaking hands with one of the previous attackers. Reportedly, the teen suffered a broken nose, a moderate traumatic brain injury, internal injuries, and severe injuries (this is based on the claim being filed against the county). Probation officers did not get the teen medical treatment for several days. The teen has been transferred out of the unit but remains on the premises.
The probation officer in charge has been identified as Taneha Brooks. The teen’s mother claims that “[Brooks]’ allowing it.” In Brooks’ report of the incident, she claims that she was the only deputy present at the time of the incident, which she describes as youths from different gangs fighting. She reported that the youths continued to fight after giving a verbal command to stop fighting and complied after the second verbal command. She reported that the same pattern of fighting occurred seven times over the course of breakfast. Of course, the video footage discredits this report completely.
The victim is pursuing a lawsuit for the injuries resulting from this brutal attack. The teen’s attorney stated that this case is part of a bigger problem represented by the county’s failure to protect children.
Victims Could SueIf you were the victim of physical abuse at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall or any other juvenile hall in the county, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our juvenile hall sex abuse lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and recover the payout that you are owed. If you are interested in learning more about the legal options available to you for the harm that you suffered at the juvenile hall, contact us today. Our juvenile hall abuse lawyers are ready to help you sue the county.
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Unfortunately, physical abuse is very common at this facility – and at other facilities throughout the county and the state. This can occur at the hands of staff as well as other youth detained in these facilities. In many cases, staff is aware of the physical abuse that youth suffers at the hands of other youth – and may actually allow it or even encourage it. Although every situation is different, physical abuse at juvenile halls could include the following: punching, pushing, pulling, kicking, scratching, and more. Depending on the incident, victims may suffer many different injuries, which may include traumatic brain injuries, concussions, broken teeth, broken nose, broken jaw, neck injuries, spinal cord injuries, back injuries, fractures, internal injuries, scrapes, bruises, lacerations, and more.
If you suffered physical abuse at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall or at any other juvenile hall in California, it is important that you explore the legal options available to you.
Can I File a Lawsuit for Physical Abuse at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall?Yes, you could have the right to file a lawsuit if you suffered physical abuse at this juvenile hall facility or at any other juvenile hall facility. Your right to sue is based on the county’s duty to keep all detained youth safe during their stay. To prevent abuse at the hands of staff, the county must subject their employees to background checks, training, and supervision, for example. They must also have the necessary policies and procedures to deal with reports of abuse. Even when staff is not directly abusing detained youth, staff could be responsible, and the county could be liable for all resulting harm. Even when the abuse is occurring between youth, the abuse could reflect staff failure to keep youth safe. The staff has a duty to identify and address abuse between youth. If there is abuse, staff must take action to stop the abuse – whether it is by increasing supervision, separating the youth, transferring the youth to different units, etc. When staff is aware of the abuse but fails to do anything, they could be found liable for all resulting harm. In the incident at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall previously discussed, the video footage shows staff standing around while the 17-year-old teen was abused time and time again by different youth; not only were staff aware of the abuse, but they also essentially allowed it to happen.
If you suffered physical abuse at a juvenile hall and the staff knew or should have known of the abuse, you could have the right to sue the county. For example, victims of physical abuse at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall could have the right to sue Los Angeles County. For more information about your right to file a lawsuit, contact the experts here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group as soon as possible.
Class Action Lawsuits against Los Angeles County for Abuse at Los Padrinos Juvenile HallIn these types of cases, class action claims are very likely, as there could be many victims that were harmed in similar ways. If you are interested in participating in a class action lawsuit but are unsure of how to proceed, do not hesitate to reach out to our lawyers as soon as possible. Our team is fully committed to providing all victims with the guidance that they need to pursue their claims. Our lawyers can help get you justice for the abuse that you suffered!
Can I Recover Compensation for Physical Abuse at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall?Yes – you could be entitled to receive compensation. Although every claim is different, you could be entitled to receive compensation for some of the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Treble damages
- Punitive damages
- Legal fees
These claims can be worth anywhere from $500,000 to $1.5 million, although some can be worth more. Class action claims can be worth up to $20 million. Here at our law firm, our legal team is fully committed to getting our clients the maximum recovery available for their claims. We are not afraid to take on the county to fight for the rights of victims abused at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall or any other youth facility. Whether our team has to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can trust that we can help you get the payout that you are owed.
Claims against Los Angeles County are government claims, so they are subject to short statute of limitations (or deadlines to sue). Government claims are subject to a six-month statute of limitations. Depending on the county’s response, claimants will have either six months or two years to file civil lawsuits. Failing to file their claims on time can result in losing the right to sue entirely. For more information about the total length of time that you have to file your physical abuse at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall lawsuit, contact us today.
Contact the Downtown L.A. Law GroupOur experts here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group have decades of experience handling physical abuse claims and are fully committed to getting you justice. To ensure that you have access to the guidance that you need, our team offers free legal services. These include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions, address your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you need to start or continue your claim. We offer a Zero-Fee Guarantee, which ensures that our clients will never have to worry about paying upfront legal costs to speak with our lawyers. In addition, our team works on contingency; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay any legal costs whatsoever unless their claims are successful. If you are ready to speak with our lawyers, contact us today!
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