Foundations Behavioral Health Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

Financial Compensation for Victims of Institutional Sexual Abuse

Pennsylvania has many behavioral health treatment centers to provide care and support for adolescents throughout the state. Foundations Behavioral Health is a facility located in Doylestown that has been accused of childhood sexual abuse. If you were a victim at this facility, you can pursue compensation with a Foundations Behavioral Health sexual abuse claim.

Injury Lawyer Team is a law firm specializing in supporting survivors of sex abuse, especially those who have suffered in residential treatment facilities. Our attorneys can help you hold these institutions accountable while pursuing fair compensation for your losses. 

Allegations of Childhood Sex Abuse Against Foundations Behavioral Health

Our firm has years of experience with mental health hospital sexual abuse lawsuits, including cases against Foundations Behavioral Health. Let’s look at some of the allegations against facility operators and staff by former patients who were sexually abused.

In 2024, numerous lawsuits were filed on behalf of over 60 men and women against several juvenile detention and residential treatment centers throughout Pennsylvania. Many of the facilities implicated in these claims are operated by Universal Health Services 

The lawsuit claims that these institutions have demonstrated an inability to protect children from being sexually abused. A lack of supervision, poor hiring practices, abusive individuals, improper security, and other issues have plagued locations like Foundations Behavioral Health, allowing abusers to get away with their actions for many years. 

In some cases, complaints of sexual abuse were even covered up or ignored by other staff members. These systemic issues caused even more vulnerable children to become victims of sexual abuse. 

Fortunately, many of the survivors are coming forward to speak about their experiences and hold the facilities accountable. With multiple lawsuits in progress or already settled, the survivors have a chance to seek justice and obtain compensation to cover legal damages caused by the sexual abuse. 

What Damages Can Survivors Recover in Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Against Residential Treatment Centers?

When you pursue a sexual abuse lawsuit against a residential treatment facility, you may have the opportunity to obtain a settlement while seeking justice. This compensation can cover various legal damages caused by the abuse.

Let’s examine the most common types of legal damages for survivors who have been sexually abused.

Economic Damages

• Lost wages (for lost income due to physical injuries)
• Medical expenses (emergency care, surgery, medication, medical tests, rehabilitation, therapy)
• Future medical bills
• Diminished earning capacity

Non-Economic Damages

• Emotional distress (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicide ideations, and other psychological challenges)
• Pain and suffering (caused by physical injuries during the sexual assault)
• Loss of enjoyment of life

Punitive Damages

In sexual abuse lawsuits involving gross negligence, intentional misconduct, or institutional cover-ups, a judge or jury may award additional compensation to the plaintiff to further punish the defendant. 

How Long Do Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Have to Take Legal Action in Pennsylvania?

If you have been sexually abused in a place like Foundations Behavioral Health, several Pennsylvania laws may apply as you pursue justice for the abuse that occurred:

42 Pa.C.S. §5533(b)(2)(i) – Survivors of childhood sex abuse can pursue legal action until their 55th birthdays.

42 Pa.C.S. §5533(b)(2)(ii) – There is a two-year lookback window for survivors of childhood sexual abuse whose claims may have expired under the statute of limitations. This window began in November 2023 and will end in November 2025. 

42 Pa.C.S. §5524(7) – Adult survivors of sexual assault or abuse have two years from the date of the incident or the date of discovery of injuries to pursue a Pennsylvania sexual abuse lawsuit.

How Injury Lawyer Team Can Help Survivors File Claims

Seeking justice for sexual abuse can be an immense challenge on your own. With the Injury Lawyer Team on your side, your chances of securing compensation for legal damages will increase significantly. We know what it takes to prove the facility failed to protect you from abuse.

Our legal services include:

• Investigating Foundations Behavioral Health for wrongdoing or negligence
• Assessing all legal damages associated with your abuse
• Researching past complaints of abusive behavior toward other children
• Gathering medical evidence of your losses, including mental health diagnoses and bills
• Submitting subpoenas for facility documentation
• Negotiating with insurance companies for full compensation
• Litigating in civil court if a settlement cannot be reached

Book a Free Consultation

Child sexual abuse can have a devastating impact on survivors, causing lifelong emotional and psychological harm. As you consider filing a lawsuit, our attorneys will provide a compassionate and safe space for you to tell your story and fight for justice.

We work on a contingency fee basis with survivors of sexual abuse, which means you pay nothing unless we win the case. You can also leverage our free consultations to ask questions about sexual abuse lawsuits in Pennsylvania.

Contact us today at 866-757-6452 to schedule a free, confidential consultation with some of the top lawyers in the state. 

All content undergoes thorough legal review by experienced attorneys, including Jonathan Rosenfeld. With 25 years of experience in personal injury law and over 100 years of combined legal expertise within our team, we ensure that every article is legally accurate, compliant, and reflects current legal standards.