If You or Someone You Love was Abused at a Maryland Juvenile Detention Center, You May Be Entitled to Significant Compensation.

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• Recent reports show that kids in Maryland detention centers, like Hickey, Cheltenham, and Waxter, were often abused by staff and other inmates.
• A new law in Maryland allows victims of child sexual abuse at juvenile detention centers to sue the state for compensation.

Maryland Faces Billions in Potential Costs from Child Abuse Lawsuits Under New Law

Maryland could face billions in costs from child sex abuse lawsuits under the Child Victim’s Act of 2023 (CVA). Some lawmakers worry about the high price of the CVA, even with a cap of $850,000 on each claim. With thousands of claims, the total could reach billions. Del. C.T. Wilson, who helped sponsor the CVA, said he never meant to bankrupt the state.

Maryland Hires Law Firm to Help Settle Detention Center Abuse Lawsuits, But Survivors Fear Injustice

Maryland has hired a law firm to help settle the lawsuits from people who were abused in state-run detention centers. The firm’s job is to create a system that decides how much money each person should get, based on how serious the abuse was, how long it lasted, and how it affected them.

While this might seem like a step forward for survivors, it’s not perfect. The system is designed to handle many cases quickly, but it can’t fully understand each person’s pain. Using a set formula for everyone might make survivors feel like their unique experiences aren’t being properly heard or valued.