Therapeutic Pathways / Kendall Centers Abuse Lawyer

Therapeutic Pathways, Inc. operates Kendall Centers, which provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and speech therapy services for children with autism in California. In recent years, both law enforcement and civil courts have been notified of allegations that children in these settings were sexually abused by a staff member, and that companies associated with the centers failed to protect them. Bluesprig Autism+2KCRA+2

Phillips Law Group is available to speak with families concerned about potential abuse in autism treatment or therapy environments. Call today to work with a Therapeutic Pathways / Kendall Centers Abuse Lawyer.

The Kendall Centers and Therapeutic Pathways

Therapeutic Pathways’ Kendall Centers provide ABA and speech-language services at multiple locations across California, often working with non-verbal or minimally verbal children and focusing on early intervention. The program now operates as part of or in affiliation with BlueSprig, a larger autism-care network. Bluesprig Autism+2Bluesprig Autism+2

These centers often serve highly vulnerable children who may not be able to verbally disclose harm, which makes robust safeguarding, supervision, and reporting practices critically important.

Recent Criminal Allegations and Civil Lawsuits

Public reporting and court filings describe serious concerns:

• In Modesto, California, a now-former employee at an autism therapy center known as the Kendall Center was arrested and charged with committing lewd acts on a child under 14 at the workplace. Parents of non-verbal children who received services there reported deep fears that their children may have been victimized but cannot communicate what happened. KCRA

• A recent federal lawsuit, R.G. v. Therapeutic Pathways, Inc., BlueSprig Pediatrics, Inc., and Sean Dalton Marquez, filed in the Eastern District of California, alleges that the companies failed to protect a child from abuse by an employee and did not provide adequate supervision or safeguards in the therapy environment. Justia Dockets & Filings+1

The criminal case and civil lawsuit are ongoing, and no final determination has been made. The allegations, however, raise serious questions about institutional practices in autism therapy settings.

Common Institutional Issues in Therapy-Center Abuse Cases

Cases involving therapy centers serving autistic children often involve allegations such as:

• Inadequate background checks or screening of employees

• Insufficient supervision of one-on-one sessions

• Failure to respond appropriately to red flags, complaints, or unusual behavior

• Lack of clear protocols for parents to raise concerns

• Failure to promptly involve law enforcement when abuse is suspected

Families may not realize something is wrong until behavioral changes, regression, or new fears appear in their child’s daily life.

Which Families Might Have Claims?

You may wish to consult a lawyer if:

• Your child received services at a Kendall Center or another autism therapy site tied to Therapeutic Pathways or BlueSprig

• Your child had one-on-one sessions with an employee who was later arrested, terminated, or investigated for misconduct

• You noticed sudden changes in behavior, regression, or distress around therapy sessions

• You raised concerns to staff and felt they were minimized, ignored, or not properly investigated

Even if no charges have been filed yet in your specific situation, civil law may provide a way to investigate what happened and seek accountability. Working with a Therapeutic Pathways / Kendall Centers Abuse Attorney helps you understand your legal options.

How Phillips Law Group Helps Families

Our firm can:

• Conduct a confidential review of your child’s therapy history and your concerns

• Help you obtain records, notes, and reports from therapy providers when possible

• Work with co-counsel or local partners in California where appropriate

• Pursue compensation for therapy, specialized care, and long-term support needs

• Advocate for better safeguards and institutional reforms in settlements or litigation

We understand the unique challenges families face when a non-verbal or autistic child may have been harmed and is unable to fully explain what happened.

FAQs

What if my child cannot describe the abuse?

Many cases rely on circumstantial evidence, behavioral changes, expert evaluations, and patterns of conduct, not just a child’s verbal disclosure.

Do I have to wait for the criminal case to end?

Not necessarily. Civil and criminal processes can move on different timelines. A civil attorney can advise you about when and how to proceed.

Can I request my child’s records from the center?

Parents usually have rights to access treatment records, subject to privacy laws and any ongoing criminal investigation. An attorney can help navigate this.

Talk With a Therapeutic Pathways / Kendall Centers Abuse Attorney

If your child received services at a Kendall Center or related autism therapy site and you have concerns about possible abuse or neglect, contact Phillips Law Group.

Call for a free, confidential consultation with a Therapeutic Pathways / Kendall Centers Abuse Lawyer.

Disclaimer: The information on this page summarizes allegations from public reporting and court filings. Companies and individuals named in those filings are entitled to defend themselves, and no liability is assumed unless established in court.