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Sexual Abuse and Systemic Failures at Bernalillo Academy

Multiple allegations of sexual abuse, neglect, and systemic failures at Bernalillo Academy in New Mexico. Legal action is being pursued for survivors of abuse at the facility.

CYFD Failed to Protect Children from Known Abuses

A lawsuit alleges that the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) knew about abuses at Bernalillo Academy but failed to protect children there. The suit describes 'alarming conditions' at the former home for children with disabilities.

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.

Physical and Sexual Abuse by Youth Care Specialists

Eight youth care specialists at the Youth Diagnostic and Development Center in Albuquerque have been accused of abusing children in state custody. The lawsuits allege both physical and sexual abuse of juveniles at the facility.

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.

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Investigation of Hogares, Inc.

An investigation was conducted by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) at the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) into the activities of Hogares, Inc. The organization provides treatment services for youth and families with issues including emotional disorders, abuse and neglect, and drug and alcohol abuse.

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

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

Sequel-run Facility Closes Amid Abuse Claims

Bernalillo Academy in Albuquerque closed amid abuse claims, becoming one of more than a dozen Sequel-run facilities to close over three years under similar circumstances. The facility was accused of abusing children in their care and failing to provide a humane environment.

OSHA Safety Investigation

An Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigation was conducted at Bernalillo Academy following an event on November 13, 2020. Details of the investigation are limited in the search results.