Taberg Residential Center Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

Compensation for Victims of Sexual Abuse at Taberg Residential Center for Girls

Our firm advocates for survivors of Taberg Residential Center sexual abuse and other misconduct that harmed girls placed in this juvenile facility.

When youth are sexually abused by people in power, we help them seek justice, gather evidence, and pursue compensation through civil claims.

At Injury Lawyer Team, we focus on cases from youth residential programs and state-operated facilities; we move fast to secure records, interview witnesses, and support our clients so they don’t have to fight alone, and we continue to seek justice through negotiation or trial.

Allegations of Sexual Abuse at Taberg

Taberg Residential Center for Girls is a limited-secure juvenile facility run by New York State. It’s meant to protect vulnerable female residents with structure, schooling, and counseling.

Recent accounts by former residents and civil filings shed light on sexual abuse, physical assaults, and emotional harm inside the facility, allegedly perpetrated by multiple staff members who were supposed to keep girls safe.

According to the lawsuit, former employee Michael Montana physically and sexually abused victims, including raping them when opportunities arose; filings also allege that former employees Jamie Murphy and Ryan Smith sexually abused and physically assaulted girls who refused to comply, and that Joseph Aiello and Scott Diego assaulted residents, including punching, kicking, and spitting.

These are allegations in civil litigation, and we investigate each claim with care.

Who Can Be Held Liable for Sexual Abuse at a Residential Treatment Facility?

Accountability can reach several levels. A staff member who abuses or grooms a resident can be sued in their individual capacity, whether that person is a guard, counselor, nurse, teacher, clinician, or other caregiver.

The same is true if the abuser is a former employee. Supervisors who overlooked clear warning signs or failed to act after a report may also face liability.

Responsibility can extend to the operator of the facility. Claims often include negligent hiring, training, and retention, as well as unsafe scheduling or supervision practices that left girls exposed to harm.

In some cases, on-site medical or counseling providers, security vendors, or outside agencies with custody or placement duties share fault if they did not protect the youth in their care.

If you are considering next steps, we can evaluate your situation and file a sexual abuse lawsuit against a residential treatment facility to pursue all responsible parties.

What Damages Can Sexually Abused Victims Recover?

Our goal is full compensation tailored to each survivor: therapy and medical care; educational and life-impact losses (tutoring, transfer costs, diminished earning capacity); out-of-pocket expenses (transportation, childcare, relocation); pain and suffering; loss of enjoyment/quality of life; and, where available, punitive damages, categories we pursue under sexual abuse lawsuits against residential treatment facilities in New York.

Courts can also order policy changes or training to protect other youth.

How Long Do Survivors Have to Take Legal Action Under the Child Victims Act?

New York’s Child Victims Act expanded deadlines so survivors sexually abused at Taberg as children can sue under CPLR §208(b) until their 55th birthday.

For assaults after age 18, CPLR §213-c generally allows 20 years from the act. We align claims with Penal Law Article 130 (modernized Sept. 1, 2024, including clarified “sexual contact”), and we build evidence using Social Services Law §413 (mandated reporters) and 18 NYCRR Part 432 (CPS investigations).

We also evaluate compliance with PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) juvenile standards, including zero tolerance, specialized staff training, safe reporting options, and external audits; departures from these standards help show how the facility should have prevented and responded to sexual abuse.

How Injury Lawyer Team Can Help

We represent survivors with a trauma-informed, evidence-driven approach: collecting incident and restraint logs, medical and therapy records, and Justice Center files; interviewing witnesses; and retaining experts to connect the facility’s failures to each client’s harm.

If you’re considering a sexual abuse lawsuit against a residential treatment facility in New York, we can file promptly, preserve key proof, and position your case for settlement or trial.

Book a Free Consultation

We take these cases on a contingency fee, so you don’t owe anything unless we recover for you.

Contact us for a free, confidential consultation about your options and timeline, or learn more about how we handle sexual abuse lawsuits.

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