Desert Hills

Teen Repeatedly Abused by Worker at Desert Hills Treatment Center

A lawsuit alleges a teenager was repeatedly abused by a worker at the former Desert Hills youth residential treatment center. The long-shuttered Desert Hills of New Mexico has faced many allegations of allowing sexual assaults and physical abuse of youth.

Desert Hills Ranch Farm Worker Sexual Abuse Complaint

South American farm workers filed a complaint with a human rights tribunal over alleged sexual abuse and exploitation at Desert Hills Ranch. Farm manager and co-owner David Porter was named as the alleged abuser, though no charges have been filed yet.

Desert Hills Youth Detention Center Sexual Abuse

Multiple sexual abuse incidents occurred at Desert Hills Youth Detention Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The facility has faced numerous allegations of allowing sexual assaults and physical abuse of youth.

Acadia Healthcare $400M Settlement for Desert Hills Abuse Cases

Acadia Healthcare reached a $400 million settlement to resolve abuse litigation cases involving Desert Hills. The settlement agreements fully resolve the cases with no admission of liability by Acadia or Desert Hills.

Settlement: $400.00M

Record $485 Million Sexual Abuse Verdict Against Acadia Healthcare/Desert Hills

Claggett & Sykes secured a record $485 million jury verdict in a sexual abuse case involving Desert Hills, a defunct children's residential treatment center. The lawsuit accused Acadia Healthcare companies of failing to protect children in their care.

Settlement: $485.00M