Spring Mountain Treatment Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
Operated by: Universal Health Services
5
Documented Incidents
4
Lawsuits Filed
Facility Details
- Type
- residential treatment
- Operator
- private - Universal Health Services
- Status
- active
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
Documented Incidents
The following incidents have been documented through news reports, lawsuits, and official investigations.
Sexual abuse and neglect allegations at Spring Mountain Treatment Center
Spring Mountain Treatment Center has faced serious allegations of neglect and sexual abuse of residents. The facility provides psychiatric services and residential treatment for children and adolescents.
Szymborski v. Spring Mountain Treatment Center
A lawsuit case that reached the Nevada Supreme Court. The Supreme Court affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded a district court order dismissing the case.
Brittany Kish suicide following alleged abuse
16-year-old Brittany Kish killed herself after allegedly being abused by treatment center staff. Her family had been planning to file a lawsuit against Spring Mountain Treatment Center in about two weeks following her death.
Planned lawsuit by family of former Spring Mountain resident
In April 2005, the family of a former resident of Spring Mountain Treatment Center reportedly planned to file a lawsuit against the facility. The lawsuit involved allegations related to treatment at the facility.
14-year-old resident put in seclusion and defecated on floor
In 2004, a 14-year-old resident was put in seclusion and defecated on the floor. She told state investigators about the incident as part of child abuse allegations in the behavioral-psychiatric industry.
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