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Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Rev. John Smyth

A lawsuit was filed against the late Rev. John Smyth, the long-time leader of Maryville Academy. The lawsuit charged Smyth with sexually abusing children at the facility.

Civil Monetary Penalties Law Violation - Employing Excluded Individual

Streamwood Behavioral Health System agreed to pay $285,683.03 for allegedly violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by employing an excluded individual. The Office of Inspector General alleged the facility violated federal employment restrictions.

Settlement: $0.29M

Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Against Streamwood Hospital

Multiple sexual abuse lawsuits have been filed against Streamwood Behavioral Health System regarding abuse of minors at the psychiatric facility. The facility is operated by Universal Health Services (UHS) and is part of broader litigation involving UHS facilities.

DCFS places Lawrence Hall on intake hold

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services placed the 48-bed Lawrence Hall Youth Services facility on intake holds. This action was taken as part of broader concerns about prostitution and sexual abuse occurring in state-run facilities.

State investigation of abuse and neglect

A comprehensive review of the Northern Illinois Academy program was conducted by state-appointed investigators at Equip for Equality beginning in late January 2021. The investigation detailed abuse and neglect at the Aurora residential school for students with disabilities.

Sequel staffer sexual abuse conviction

In 2018, a Sequel staffer employed at Northern Illinois Academy pleaded guilty to sexually abusing youth in his care. This was part of broader findings by federal watchdogs of abuse at for-profit youth residential programs.

Dockery v. Maryville Academy Federal Case

A federal lawsuit case filed in the Northern District of Illinois in 2016. The case involved allegations against Maryville Academy and proceeded through federal court.

Death of Shaquan Allen

Shaquan Allen, a ward of the state, died on March 30, 2016 while living at Allendale Association's residential treatment facility. Charges were initially filed against treatment center worker Justin Serak but were later dropped.

Vulnerable kids terrorized and learn life of crime at Lawrence Hall

Investigation found that children at Lawrence Hall Youth Services, who had already experienced abuse and neglect, were being terrorized and exposed to gang intimidation. The facility was supposed to provide expert care for vulnerable youth but instead exposed them to further trauma.

Sexual abuse by program director Kelvin Perry

A lawsuit was filed against Allendale Association after allegations that program director Kelvin Perry sexually abused a 16-year-old resident. The foster mother filed a sexual abuse claim against the Lake Villa group home facility.

Foster mother sues over sexual abuse allegations

A foster mother sued Allendale Association alleging negligence and willful and wanton misconduct related to sexual abuse of a teen resident. The lawsuit seeks at least $100,000 in damages.

Court of Claims case 12CC1942

Uhlich Childrens Advantage Network appears in Illinois Court of Claims records under case number 12CC1942. The nature of the case is not detailed in the available search results.

John Doe v. Lawrence Hall Youth Services

A lawsuit filed by a minor through his father against Lawrence Hall Youth Services that went to the Illinois Appellate Court. The case appears to have established precedent as it is referenced in subsequent court decisions.

Rights Violations Investigation - 2011

The Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission completed an investigation of alleged rights violations at Streamwood Behavioral Health Systems. The investigation was initiated in April and focused on patient rights violations.

Court of Claims case 09CC2037

Uhlich Childrens Advantage Network appears in Illinois Court of Claims records under case number 09CC2037. The documents reference settlement discussions with multiple tortfeasors, suggesting legal proceedings involving multiple parties.