Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit - Guardian Legal Network

Sexual misconduct remains prevalent across various sectors, from workplaces to educational institutions, leaving victims with deep psychological impacts. Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Guardian Legal Network strives to empower these individuals, offering guidance and connections to experienced attorneys who specialize in such cases. Our commitment is to provide survivors with confidential consultations, helping them understand their legal rights and the steps towards justice.

Lawsuit History

Sexual misconduct lawsuits have led to some of the largest settlements in legal history, reflecting the gravity and impact of these cases on survivors’ lives:

Fox News & Gretchen Carlson Settlement: Carlson’s lawsuit against Fox News culminated in a landmark $20 million settlement, highlighting significant repercussions for sexual harassment in corporate settings. (source)
University of Southern California Gynecologist Case (2021): This case ended with a $215 million settlement paid by USC to the victims of sexual misconduct by a former university gynecologist, underlining the institutional failures in protecting students. (source)
Archdiocese of Los Angeles (2007): One of the largest settlements involving religious institutions, where $660 million was paid to 508 survivors of clergy sexual abuse. (source)
$1 Billion Verdict in Georgia (2018) where a young woman was awarded for damages against a security company whose employee assaulted her. (source)
Key School Scandal (2023): This involved a series of allegations against the Key School in Maryland, where former students brought to light decades of sexual abuse. The civil cases focused on the school’s negligence and lack of action over the years, pushing for accountability and changes within private school environments to prevent future incidents. (source)

Injuries

Sexual misconduct lawsuits seek to address violations that include inappropriate touching, coercive sexual acts, and more, aiming to compensate the victim for their suffering and to ensure such abuses are not repeated. These legal actions can be directed against individuals, corporations, educational institutions, and other entities.

Groping: Unwanted and inappropriate touching that often targets private parts, causing significant personal violations.
Unwanted Touching: Any physical contact without consent, which can range from minor to highly invasive interactions.
Penetration: Any non-consensual act that involves penetration, regarded as one of the most severe forms of sexual assault.
Pornographic Photography: Being sent pornographic materials or being manipulated into participating in the creation of pornography can lead to long-term emotional and psychological trauma.
Sexual Acts Without Consent: This includes any sexual acts performed without consent, often involving coercion or physical force.

Empowering Victims Justice Journey

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References

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network). “Scope of the Problem: Statistics”, Accessed on 6/27/24. https://www.rainn.org/statistics/scope-problem
Fox Will Pay Gretchen Carlson $20 Million To Settle Sexual Harassment Suit, by Bill Chappell. Accessed on 6/27/24. (https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/09/06/492797695/fox-news-will-pay-gretchen-carlson-20-million-to-settle-sexual-harassment-suit)
Judge Signals Approval of U.S.C.’s $215 Million Settlement With Ex-Gynecologist’s Patients, by Mariel Padilla. Accessed on 6/27/24. (https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/09/06/492797695/fox-news-will-pay-gretchen-carlson-20-million-to-settle-sexual-harassment-suit)
L.A. Archdiocese to settle suits for $660 million, Accessed on 6/27/24. (https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna19762878)
Georgia jurors award $1 billion to rape victim, leave jury box to hug her, Accessed on 6/27/24. (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hope-cheston-rape-victim-wins-1-billion-verdict-against-security-company/)
Survivor: Key School ‘groomed’ her and other students in sexual culture, by William J. Ford. Accessed on 6/27/24. (https://marylandmatters.org/2023/12/01/survivor-key-school-groomed-her-and-other-students-in-sexual-culture/)

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