Our firm is actively investigating legal claims against the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) following serious allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct within its juvenile correctional facilities. Governor Tina Kotek has reportedly placed OYA Director on administrative leave amid an investigation into backlogged complaints and systemic failures to protect youth from abuse.
🚨 If you or a loved one has suffered abuse while in OYA custody, you may have legal options. Contact us for a free and confidential case review to learn about your rights to seek justice and compensation.
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We understand the courage it takes to come forward. Our team is dedicated to:
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Victims of juvenile detention center abuse have the right to file lawsuits against institutions that failed to prevent misconduct. Our legal team specializes in sexual abuse litigation and has helped survivors secure significant settlements and systemic reforms.
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Oregon Youth Authority Sexual Abuse Lawsuit – What You Need to Know
– Governor Tina Kotek has launched an investigation into misconduct at OYA juvenile correctional facilities.
– Survivors of institutional sexual abuse may be eligible to file a lawsuit against state-run facilities that failed to protect them.
– Our firm provides free, no-obligation consultations to help survivors understand their legal rights.
Related News & Reports
• Oregon Youth Authority Director Placed on Administrative Leave
Our Commitment to Survivors of Church Sexual Abuse
Our firm is nationally recognized for specializing in sexual abuse litigation, with a proven track record of securing significant settlements and achieving systemic reforms for survivors.
Notable Achievements:
– University Sexual Abuse Settlements: Secured, along with co-counsel, a historic $215 million settlement on behalf of female patients of a university gynecologist accused of sexual misconduct.
– Litigation Against Educational Institutions: Represented former students and athletes in cases concerning sexual misconduct by university staff, leading to substantial settlements and ongoing litigation.
– Institutional Reform Settlements: Achieved class action settlements resulting in landmark institutional reforms addressing on-campus sexual misconduct.
– Lawsuits Against Behavioral Health Organizations: Filed lawsuits alleging abuse of children in care of a behavioral health center, seeking compensatory and other damages for the victims.
– Detention Center Abuse Lawsuits: Represented former residents in lawsuits seeking damages for abuse suffered during their time in these facilities.
Through these and other cases, we have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to advocating for survivors of sexual abuse, securing substantial financial settlements, and driving meaningful changes within institutions to prevent future misconduct.
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Sauder Schelkopf has a nationally recognized litigation practice. The firm currently serves as court-appointed lead counsel in courts across the country. The attorneys at Sauder Schelkopf have recovered over $1 billion on behalf of their clients and class members. Our firm was recognized by the Legal Intelligencer’s 2022 Professional Excellence Awards. The Legal Intelligencer’s Professional Excellence Awards honor Pennsylvania law firms and attorneys who have made a significant, positive impact on the legal profession. Our firm was named in the Litigation Departments of the Year (Specialty Area category; runner-up), an award that honors the best litigation practice in a small or mid-sized firm in Pennsylvania. This recognition was based on the firm’s 2021 litigation work and its important ongoing cases. LawDragon has recognized our attorneys in its list of the “500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” for 2022. This list notes: “From the opioid epidemic to toxic substances and defective products, truck accidents to wildfires and sexual abuse, these are the lawyers who stand on the front line in individual lawsuits and class actions seeking justice.” Mr. Schelkopf was named to Pennsylvania’s Best Lawyers® 2022 for Class Actions/Mass Tort Litigation. The American Lawyer named Mr. Sauder to its 2021 Northeast Trailblazers. The honor recognizes 60 lawyers who are “truly agents of change.” It “recognizes professionals in the Northeast who have moved the needle in the legal industry.” The Legal Intelligencer named Mr. Sauder and Mr. Schelkopf in its 2020 Pennsylvania Trailblazers list recognizing 31 lawyers who “have taken extra measures to contribute to positive outcomes . . . and who are truly agents of change.” The Legal highlighted the firm’s innovative work on advocacy as class counsel in large institutional sex abuse cover-ups, women’s, and children’s rights. Our attorneys have also consistently been recognized by their peers being named to Pennsylvania SuperLawyer, a distinction held by the top 5% of attorneys in Pennsylvania. The National Trial Lawyers Association has also selected our attorneys as the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania.
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If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual misconduct, you can confidentially contact the lawyers at Sauder Schelkopf by filling out the form on this page or calling 888.711.9975