You have 22 years from turning the age of majority, which is 18 years old in California, to file a Humboldt Regional Center sexual abuse lawsuit. Alternatively, lawsuits can also be filed within 5 years from the point of discovering the physical or emotional impact of sexual abuse, such as a mental health disorder. The statute of limitations to sue Humboldt Regional Center for sexual abuse is based on whichever of these dates comes later.
The child sexual abuse lawsuit attorneys of Normandie are here to guide you through the legal process if you were sexually exploited by a Humboldt Regional Center staff member. Call us today and schedule a free consultation on your rights and legal options.
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How Long You have to Sue Humboldt Regional Center for Sexual Abuse
Under the 22-year statute of limitations, you have up until the age of 40 to file a lawsuit against your abuser and Humboldt County for sexual assault while being detained at a juvenile justice program. The time for a lawsuit was increased in recent years with the passing of Assembly Bill 218 – a groundbreaking legislation on behalf of adults who were sexually abused as children.
In particular, it’s important to go after the entities that are in charge of the offender, like juvenile hall administrators and the officials with the Humboldt County Juvenile Probation Division. In just about every case we represent, we find that negligence and deliberate misconduct by the county is at the heart of why these incidents occur in the first place.
Allegations of abuse are either swept under the rug or not properly investigated. If there is evidence to support a Humboldt Regional Center sexual assault claim, the guilty individual is let off with a slap on the wrist and allowed to keep their job. Or, if their actions are too egregious to ignore, they may be transferred to a different program, which means they can continue abusing innocent children.
As you can see, there are many ways that a government agency can fail in their duty of care to minors at a youth detention center. We can help you go after the people that caused you to suffer and ensure that you receive maximum compensation from a lawsuit against Humboldt County.
Can I Sue Humboldt Regional Center if the Statute of Limitations has Already Passed?
Yes, even if you are over 40 years old, you can file a lawsuit for sexual abuse under California’s 5-year discovery rule. This is a legal exception that’s based on the realization of sexual assault during childhood and how it affects your current life. For example, it may have taken you till the age of 50 to seek help from a therapist and understand that your mental health issues are the result of being abused at the Humboldt Regional Center. From the date of diagnosis / discovery, you have 5 years to file a lawsuit and claim the monetary damages you are entitled to.
Time Limit to File a Humboldt Regional Center Sexual Abuse Class Action Lawsuit
The amount of time you have to file a lawsuit against Humboldt Regional Center for sexual abuse is the same, whether you are suing through a personal injury claim or class action lawsuit. That means you have up until your 40th birthday or 5 years from the discovery of injury from childhood sexual abuse to seek justice from the responsible parties.
Filing a class action has many advantages, like having a stronger case due to the number of plaintiffs that have all been harmed in the same manner. But there are downsides as well, which you should be aware of prior to filing or joining a Humboldt Regional Center class action lawsuit. For more information, please schedule a free consultation with a California sexual abuse class action lawyer.
Contact Our Law Firm
The Humboldt Regional Center sexual abuse lawyers at our office are ready to provide you with legal advice and guidance if you were sexually abused by a juvenile hall employee. All you have to do is contact us and schedule a free consultation with one of our legal experts. If you filed a lawsuit already, please consider meeting with us for a free second opinion.
If you choose to hire us for a Humboldt Regional Center sexual assault lawsuit, you won’t have to worry about any legal fees. With the Zero Fee Guarantee we provide to all our clients, legal fees are paid by the defendant and included in your settlement check. This is the only way we are paid for representing you, meaning you owe us $0 if we don’t win your case.
With nothing to lose, we hope you’ll take the chance of contacting our law firm and learning about your rights from a juvenile hall sexual abuse lawsuit attorney.
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