The Pavilion, a youth treatment facility also called The Pavilion Behavioral Health System and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), was meant to be a place of healing for people who sought out “quality psychiatric and addiction treatment to children, adolescents, adults and seniors for over 30 years in the Champaign, Illinois, area.” However, disturbing reports of abuse, neglect, and sexual assault against minors have revealed a profound betrayal of trust. Survivors who sought help at this Illinois facility instead endured unimaginable trauma at the hands of those entrusted with their care. If you or a loved one suffered as a minor at this treatment center, you may be able to pursue a Pavilion youth center abuse lawsuit.
Seeking Justice for Survivors of Abuse at The Pavilion (UHS) Youth Center
In April 2024, a landmark $535 million verdict was brought against The Pavilion/UHS in Illinois after an individual claimed they were sexually assaulted and raped on December 5, 2020 by a 16-year-old male patient while the individual was admitted at The Pavilion mental health facility. Now, our concern is that systemic failures at The Pavilion may have also resulted in lifelong harm inflicted on other vulnerable youth.
Sadly, our firm has found that often, abuse in institutional settings is not just an isolated incident but a pattern of negligence that demands accountability. If you or a loved one suffered abuse at The Pavilion or another UHS facility, you have the right to seek justice.
Pursuing a Case Against The Pavilion
No survivor should bear the weight of this kind of trauma alone. A sexual abuse lawsuit against an Illinois treatment facility can provide financial compensation for medical care, therapy, pain and suffering, and other damages. But more importantly, it can force change, ensuring no one else endures the same horrors.
At Phillips Law Group, our firm is committed to standing with survivors, offering compassionate yet aggressive legal representation. We understand the courage it takes to come forward, and we will fight tirelessly to hold UHS and other negligent institutions accountable.
Your voice matters. If you believe you have a claim against The Pavilion for abuse committed against you during a youth treatment center stay, do not wait. Please don’t hesitate to contact us today for a free, no-obligation, confidential consultation.
Together, we can demand justice and help you reclaim your future. Our team is standing by, ready to help. Give us a call today at 602-222-2222 to learn more.
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